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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Air France La Croix Du Sud Plane Collectible Toy, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Air France La Croix du Sud plane collectible toy
Cream and red lithographed sheet metal mechanical plane
Wings marked ALBA
Measures: L54xP61xH18cm...
Category
1950s French Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object H-C3 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object H-C3 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 350 x L 400 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mon...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 14.6 x 19.1 x 33.1 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
A wonderful inlayed nutwood chair decorated with inlayed and painted sceneries depicting chamois, goat and edelweis flowers. Surro...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Nutwood
Large Antique Mirror with Rustic Antler Decorations
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Mirror with Rustic Antler Decorations
A large impressive antler mirror decorated with turned horn roses and antler pieces of the deer, fallow deer and virginia deer. M...
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Glass, Wood
Vintage 20th Century Japanese Cloisonné and Crackle Enamel Vase - 2Y478
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century Japanese cloisonné and crackle enamel vase is a stunning piece of art. Measuring 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) in height and 6.7 inches (17 cm) in diameter, this el...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
System Walking Stick, France, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: shadow gadget cane with Napoleon profile on its ebonized wood handle. Malacca wood shaft. Iron ferrule. France 1870 circa.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Category
19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells
Super decorative.
Will be sent in 2 packages because of the weight.
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
21st Century Empty Pocket Woven Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection.
Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Antique Book - Le Journal des Brodeuses, Special Issue March - 2Y134
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore the artistry of embroidery with this antique book, Le Journal des Brodeuses, a special March issue. This vintage volume features 13 artistic bed l...
Category
20th Century French Empire Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
A Snake Ceramic Plate by Robert Picault Vallauris France 1960s
By Robert Picault
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Snake Plate by Robert Picault Vallauris France 1960s.
We thnik that the artist had fun : Front with the snake and behind with his signature.
Report : A chip behind the plate ( Pl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Gustavian Original Yellow Painted Nightstand or End Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century yellow original painted Swedish nightstand or side table with one drawer, liftable top and a door in the front. This Gustavian rural furniture's keeps totally the original paint, patina and the charming worn condition due to the use in the country social world of the so called "allmoge" folk. This little cabinet had place for a wooden or metal bowl under the lock, for washing hands and face in the morning and a water jug and glass...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate n. 149, page. 166 fig. 1209-1212; with frame cm 57.8 x 31.8. The prospect of the side of a ship is depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...
Category
1790s French Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded pot on three legs, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 4 reptiles and a bird. Several faces are depicted on the side of the vesse...
Category
1940s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Another style, another iconic weave.
Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Stool/seat From The Triby Mangbetu Dr Congo, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A classical Mangbetu tribal chair, North Congo
Carved from a single piece of wood, in good condition with tribal age and signs of use.
Early 20th Century
Tribal aged patina
Height 17...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Dutch 18th Century Gingerbread Wooden Mold
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 18th century gingerbread wooden mold
The mold is double-sided with 8 hand carved figures, including a crib, a four-poster bed, a fire basket, high chair for children, etc. ...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Eight Small Porcelain Mugs, Friars, Various Measures, Italian and German
Located in Roma, IT
Eight small porcelain mugs. Friars. Various measures, Italian and German.
A piece has some chipping
The largest piece is 19 cm tall,
the smallest 6 cm.
Category
20th Century European Other Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful wall mask made from woven esparto grass, depicting a donkey’s head. This rare piece of folk art from the South of France dates back to the 1970s. Entirely handcrafted, it...
Category
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Set of 5 Large Wine Glasses with Green Stems – Beautiful Service - 2Y314
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant set of 5 large wine glasses features vibrant green stems, adding a stylish touch to any table setting. Perfect for special occasions or enhancing everyday dining, these ...
Category
20th Century French Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Spinning Wheel, Walnut Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spinning wheel. Walnut wood carved and turned. XIX century.
Vertical spinning wheel made of carved walnut wood decorated with fine lines in certain areas and the use of balustrade...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Item e7313
An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century female mannequin from Siegel & Stockman, Paris, 1950s
By Siegel Paris
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very decorative female mid-century mannequin made by Siegel for Stockmann, Paris, size 46. The torso stands on a tripod wooden base of birch or beech. The whole construction is demou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Oil Painting With Kids
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish naive oil painting with the original frame, from the 2nd part of the 19th Century.
This folk art work on canvas represents kids and a dog playing by a courtyard, opening the...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 20th Century Empire Style Bronze Furniture Fittings - 2Y457
Located in Bordeaux, FR
These vintage 20th-century bronze furniture fittings in the Empire style are a beautiful and decorative addition to any collection. Measuring 5.1 inches (13 cm) in height and 2.8 inc...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Masterful artisanal craftsmanship.
Pinetti rectangular tissue box, made in ABS with chrome or gold finishing is covered with genuine waterproof leather and is available with gold ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
Irati Bronze Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This bronze sculpture is an original piece created in 2004 by Raffaello Romanelli, whose aim was to represent a moment of internal reflection thanks to the position of the body. For the piece, Raffaello Romanelli used a live model...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Large Early 20th Century French Copper Pitcher or Umbrella Stand - 2Y452
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This large early 20th-century French copper pitcher or umbrella stand is a striking decorative piece that adds a touch of vintage charm to any space. Measuring 16.9 inches (43 cm) in...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Rosewood Sculpture – 1950s – 34.5 cm - 2Y407
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage Malagasy sculpture, handcrafted from rosewood, beautifully captures the artistic traditions of Madagascar. Featuring a finely carved male figure, this piece dates back t...
Category
1950s Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Rosewood
Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell
all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them togeth...
Category
1920s Tibetan Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep....
Category
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens, circa 1888
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Decorative ceramic tile by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceramic tiles he designed for the facade of Casa Vicens, which constitute some...
Category
1880s Spanish Jugendstil Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
17th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Religious Italian Painting Magdalene, 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a religious subject Penitent Magdalene of excellent pictorial quality. Large size p...
Category
1680s Italian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Vintage 20th Century "B.B Margaritta" Floral Decor Metal French Teapot - 2Y436
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century metal teapot, labeled "B.B Margaritta," is a charming piece that embodies the elegance of French design. Measuring 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) in height, 4.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s.
Working stick shift and reverse.
Vintage toy made in tinplate and plastic.
Lighthly scrat...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Ceramic Duck-Shaped Trinket Box – 10 cm (4") - 2Y393
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage ceramic duck-shaped trinket box is a decorative and functional piece from 20th-century France. Its adorable duck design makes it perfect as a jewelry box, pillbox, or catchall dish, adding a whimsical touch to any vanity or display.
Key Features:
Material: Glazed ceramic, smooth and glossy finish.
Design: Duck-shaped with removable lid, ideal for storing small treasures, jewelry, coins, or pills.
Origin: Made in France, a unique vintage find.
Period: Mid-to-late 20th century decorative design.
Size:
Length: 10 cm (4")
Height: 8 cm (3.1")
Thickness: 6 cm (2.4")
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz)
Condition:
Overall: Good vintage condition with some minor wear.
Details:
Some small chips or surface imperfections, consistent with age.
Slight wear on the bottom (see photos for details).
Why You’ll Love It:
Whimsical & Collectible Design – A delightful addition to any ceramic, duck, or animal-themed collection.
Versatile & Practical – Great for jewelry, pills, trinkets, or as a display piece.
French Vintage Charm...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a child. These figures were taken from the famous Swedish painter and illustrator Joh...
Category
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hanging Sculpture of a Woman by Igor S. Stéphano - Numbered 611 - 2Y143
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite vintage hanging sculpture by Igor S. Stéphano captures the elegance and grace of a woman in stunning detail. Made of ceramic and porcelain, the sculpture showcases vib...
Category
20th Century French Empire Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Musidora Head Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in artistic and historical significance, this anthropomorphic vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish influence. Entirely handmade of terracotta, this vase of Musidora...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Nadia Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A stylish all-rounder, bringing sophisticated storage indoors. That's why we can't get enough of these new storage baskets.
Nadia is the new family of our laundry baskets, made in recycled leather...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Antique Copper Cauldron - "Poitiers" Engraved, Decorative Piece - 2Y14
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique copper cauldron, engraved with "Poitiers," is a stunning decorative piece that adds a touch of vintage charm to any setting. Its classic design and fine craftsmanship ma...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
French folk art painting signed and dated 52
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French folk art painting dated 52
Category
1950s French Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
An antique large antler candle holder made from real deer and elk antlers. Made in the Black Forest region around 1900. A great addition to your ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Horn
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC
Cast in Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747
Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36...
Category
Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century
A Victorian candle holder, made of horns from the chamois and the deer. The spout and b...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
W. Kruegner, Summerly High Mountain Landscape with Alpine Lake and Watzmann
Located in Berghuelen, DE
W. Kruegner- summerly high mountain landscape with alpine Lake and Watzmann
An impressionistic oil painting depicting a high mountain landscap...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from wood, this vintage piece exudes timeless charm. A p...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Dutch Hindeloopen square footstove, 1837
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Hindeloopen square footstove, 1837
Square stove, decorated with carvings of 4 x Turkish knots and fitted with a swing brass handle. The foot stove was carried to the church at...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
A beautiful pair of wooden carved table lamps depicting an ibex and a chamois fam...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Aci Head Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Mud color. The piece is inspired by ancient Sicilian legends of love and reven...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
AR Stater Lucania, Metapontum
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: ΜΕΤ, corn ear with eight grains
Reverse: corn ear with eight grains, all incuse
Weight: 7.77 g
Grade: Good very fine
Mint: Metapontum
Reference: HN Italy 1459; HGC 1, 1027
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Oil on Canvas Depicting a Porcelain Sales Woman, Chinese School, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Interesting 18th century painting, Chinese School, for the European market, depicting a porcelain sales woman dealing with European traders.
Medium: Oil on canvas. Measures: 62.5 x...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting Angel with Sleeping Child
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great angelic oil painting depicting an angel sheltering a sleeping child from a snake. Oil painting on canvas with vigorous pastel colors. Framed wit...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Rectangular Blue Oceano 400 Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Blue Oceano 400 Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 400 x L 300 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the encounter between archite...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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