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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Vintage 20th-Century Glass Ashtray – Elegant Design, Collectible - 2Y415
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a vintage 20th-century glass ashtray, featuring a classic and elegant design. Crafted from solid glass, it has a timeless aesthetic that makes it perfect for collectors or as...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter T, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “T” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,2 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Boxwood folk art stick depicting a man with snake and lizard, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art stick: single branch of naturally growing boxwood, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects, depicting a snake wrapping around the cane and a lizard, the f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
By Huguette Bessone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone.
Unique piece.
Circa 1960-1970.
H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Abstract artwork by Bruno Mancinotti, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Abstract work made with mixed technique (painting and collage) by Bruno Mancinotti in the 70s. The work is presented in its original frame in aluminum and white painted wood (slight ...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns
A lovely pair of rustic candle holders, made of horns from the chamois. The spout and base are made of turned and ebonized wo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Boule Ball "7", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
System walking stick with thimble holder function, USA 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick, flamed fruit wood barrel, with 925/1000 sterling silver knob and band, acting as a container for a sewing thimble. Brass tip. United...
Category
Early 20th Century American Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Naive Ethiopian Painting, Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Naive Ethiopian painting, The Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History.
Oil on Canvas
Measures: 100 x 190 cm
s.b.r.
with Ge'ez language ...
Category
1970s Ethiopian Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Oil on paper, abstract composition approx. 1920s. Signed illegible.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oil on paper, abstract composition approx. 1920s. Signed illegible. In good condition. Measures: 28 x 24 cm (visible size).
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Continental Europe - Folk Art
Scandinavian Maritime Painting Oil on Panel in Warm Colors by Noren Nils Martin
Located in Salzburg, AT
Maritime painting in oil on plate by Noren Nils Martin (1907 Västervik - 1998 Uppsala)
The scene on the water is calm and is characterized by warm colors.
The boat is already ashor...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ceramic Donkey Possible Production of Vietri
By De Marinis Vietri, Vietri, Gambone Fantoni, C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic donkey possible production of Vietri.
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
This small train and trailer is an original vintage toy.
This vintage toy train and its trailer was maybe part of a bigger set.
Unknown man...
Category
Early 20th Century German Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Manual entrance bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean craftsmanship from 1950
The wrought iron structure is a classic stylized dragon figure, very common in the Austrian Alto TIrolo area.
...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
By Mart Schrijvers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 9.1 x 12.2 x 9.8 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
A Trilobite Fossil
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A Trilobite fossil from Morocco,great patina and shine of the fossilized stone,
Trilobits are extinct marine arthropods,easily recognized by their distinctive
three-lobed, three-seg...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ironstone
Stoneware «hibou» sculptural vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware «hibou» sculptural vase by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 14.2’ x 7.9’ x 21.2’ inches.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient wood carved and painted decoys
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted. The curlew with evidence of gun shot.
Hand carved and painted. Paint now faded but a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Tutsi (Rwanda) prestige bottle with vegetal fibre
Located in Bilzen, BE
An exceptional prestige bottle from the Tutsi tribe (Rwanda), the bottle is decorated with a very fine weaving vegetal fibre (museum quality)
Heigth 33 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
This bott...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments
The shield is in good condition with traces of tribal use
Straight line height 30 cm, wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Frame with Floral Motifs and Acanthus
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful frame with elaborate acanthus leaves and intertwined floral motifs in golden tones.
Dimensions: 91 cm x 80 cm x 12 cm
Inside: 60 cm x 49 cm
Category
20th Century European Baroque Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 8.7 x 12.9 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Original Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
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
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Majolica Jugs, Nimy Faiences Imperiale Belgium
By Imperiale Royale, NIMY
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 1851-1898 Belgium majolica pitchers, pottery jugs with pewter top.White hand painted cherubs sitting in a painting impression and accesso...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Solido Renault C-Renault 2003 Military Vehicle – 1:55 Scale – Die-Cast - 2Y404
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Solido Renault C-Renault 2003 is a highly detailed military vehicle model in 1:55 scale, perfect for collectors of die-cast military miniatures.
Key Features:
✔ Brand: Solido –...
Category
Early 2000s Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Iron Facade Letter U, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “U” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,8 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Dog, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden dog. Danish design, 20th-21st century.
Measures: 8 x 7.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 5.5 x 3.9 inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Head Carved Wood Alpine, Bavaria, Original Version
Located in Epfach, DE
Alpine roebuck head with beautiful roebuck horns out of carved wood and colored
Skillfully elaborated carving, alpine, probably Bavaria
original version.
Category
1860s German Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Frame Chestnut Hand-carved Unique For Diploma or College Border or Fon Mirror
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is a unique and very special piece. It is worth framing the diploma in any office or Desk, giving it a special status, far from the commercial framework, no matter how good it is, this is another level.
Someone had this frame carved by a very virtuous master craftsman. It is made of chestnut wood and has a very exquisite carving, well carved, with great skill. It still preserves the pencil design of the master craftsman on the back
On the back you can also see the mastery of the craftsman who made it. There are 4 parts made in the same piece, the strip and the carving that surrounds it. The mastery demonstrated, not only for aesthetics, but also for the difficulty of carving, chestnut wood being a rather hard wood.
perfect finish
Carved walnut wood frame with upper pompadour
Perfect frame with the perfect size to put the university border or frame your university degree and hang it in your office
It is a unique piece, carved by a master cabinetmaker or carver in Spain It is beautiful and its carving is fine, elegant and well made
Due to its size and structure, it was surely carved with that intention, that of framing a title or graduation or a
college border
With a frame like this your title, border or even portrait, will give a distinguished, original and unique professional office touch
It is a good opportunity to obtain a unique object, being as it is increasingly difficult to find master cabinetmakers who work with this fineness of wood. This frame with cornucopia carved in wood at the beginning of the 20th century
This is not a simple frame, it is a work of art in itself.
The perfection of its carvings is only comparable to those of the great carvings that can be seen in the churches and cathedrals of old Europe. These trades are already being lost and there are few cabinetmakers who continue to exercise their trade
Louis XV style, late 19th or early 20th century
Walnut wood caved...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Chestnut
Large Vintage Stoneware Serving Plate – CNP Vallée Pottery – 29.5 cm - 2Y398
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage stoneware serving plate, crafted in the 20th century, originates from the CNP Vallée pottery in central France. Featuring a Grand Feu glaze decoration, this piece showca...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Unusual Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight.
The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
Category
1940s Malian Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter A , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,7 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20th Century Oil on Board Italian Signed F. Rontini Landscape Painting Sunset
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Oil artwork on pressed wooden board depicting a landscape in Macchiaiolo style, Sunset in the countryside of good pictorial ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kendo mask and bust protection.
Japan 1930s.
Very good patina.
In original good condition
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rope, Wood
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a gilded wooden frame with a motif of a little girl holding a bunch of grapes. Painted in warm colors. Signed.
Measurements: L:51.5cm W:41.5cm
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Collectible Toy, Concorde 1 Plane, 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Collectible toy - Concorde 1 plane - 1970s
Electric guided
Joustra Edition
Measures: L 59 x P 27 x H 13 cm
Sheet metal and plastic
Circa 1970
C...
Category
1970s French Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bird DAN Mask from Ivory Coast,
from around the 1960ies,
ex-collection from Tony Berlant, Santa Monica, California, USA,
great patina and wear of the mask,
an exceptio...
Category
1960s African Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Obelisks Italy Third Quarter 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Red Granite obelisks surmounted by two gilded bronze terrestrial and celestial globes. The obelisks rest on two plinths also made of granite with base and capital of Giallo d...
Category
1880s Italian Other Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Mid-Century Doll, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of ffabric, plastic
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century Oil on Board Italian Countryside Landscape Painting, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Framework oil on board depicting a countryside landscape with cows of good pictorial quality. Painting signed lower right (s...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Genuine wooden carved spoon from the Zulu tribe, South Africa, early 1900
By Zulu's
Located in Bilzen, BE
Zulu people are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Nat...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Zemmour Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare mixed technique Berber rug ascribed to the Zemmour people, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas, originally used as a saddle cover - an item of great prestige among Berber tri...
Category
1920s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Monumental Ceramic Vase by Daniel Maes, circa 1992
By Daniel Maes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare monumental ceramic vase by Daniel Maes.
Perfect conditions.
Signed and dated at the base,
circa 1992.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
By Mart Schrijvers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 6.3 x 9.4 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Gustavian Two-Light Giltwood Wall Scones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian two-light giltwood wall scones.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Contemporary sandstone ceramics by french artist
By Véra Rybaltchenko
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary ceramic sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. Made from chamotte stoneware with a patina before firing and fired in the kiln. Véra is a prolific artist who has e...
Category
2010s French Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
Traditional Handcarved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Traditional handcarved and painted tyrolian carnival mask
An nice antique wooden carved carnival mask which comes from the region of South Tyrol. Made of handcarved and handpainted ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man standing in the act of praying with folded hands and a large caricature head with a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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