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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's Beautiful colours and patina. Late work from Congo Report : Base is not included
Category

1980s Congolese Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Madonna con Bambino Round Low Relief
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This round low relief is a singular artwork crafted by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli in 1896 and exhibited in the monument for Donatello in the Saint Lawrenc...
Category

2010s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Other

End 19th century Large Nautical Mahogany Rudder with Eight Spokes Bronze Hub UK
Located in Milan, IT
Large mahogany rudder with eight spokes with bronze hub. English manufacture of the end of the 19th century. Diameter 130 cm - inches 51.2, depth 15 cm - inches 5.9. There are evidences showing that already in the third millennium BC, in ancient Egypt, people used wooden oars...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration and shooting lodge plaque. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Wo...
Category

1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Masque en céramique des poteries d'Accolay, France, années 1960
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Masque en céramique des poteries d'Accolay, France, années 1960. Masque signé au verso. Bon état. Dimensions : hauteur 27 cm, largeur 18 cm, profondeur 9 cm.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 20th Century Longwy Enamel Plate – Hand-Painted Mountain Scene - 2Y504
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century enamel plate from Longwy is a stunning decorative piece, beautifully hand-painted with a serene mountain scene. Measuring 1.2 inches (3 cm) in height, 10.6 ...
Category

20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Enamel

Antique Danish Wooden Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift with Horse Dated 1814
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...
Category

1810s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oil on Canvas Venetian Architectural Capriccio Landscape Painting
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian school of the mid-18th century. Oil on canvas painting depicting an invented landscape composition of remarkable pictorial quality. On the right is a ruined building, probab...
Category

1750s Italian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Silk Scarf by Auguste Renard – Golf Theme - 2Y454
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage silk scarf by Auguste Renard features a charming golf theme, making it a stylish and unique addition to any wardrobe or collection. Measuring 27.6 inches (70 cm) in both...
Category

Mid-20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it in your writing desk. Bear made of hand carved wood an...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of nine Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The largest one is approximate 10 1/2...
Category

1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a scenery of a nest robbing of a raptor by a man. The model for this carving was painted by Josef Anton Strassgschwandtner (1826-1881) and is titled "Nestraeuber" (nest robber). The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
Category

Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala bear in the shape of a savings box. The Koala is made of heavy ceramics - pottery,...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage "Beer - Proud Sponsors of Casual Sex Since 1859" Advertising - 2Y347
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A vintage and humorous advertising plaque featuring the text: "Beer - Proud Sponsors of Casual Sex Since 1859." This cheeky piece adds character to any bar, man cave, or entertainmen...
Category

20th Century French Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Traditional Girl Doll in a Box 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Traditional doll which was made in 1970 in Showa era. This doll is in a box which is made with wood and glass. This doll is made with porcelain and she is wearing ...
Category

1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Glass, Wood

Vintage Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn Item e6989 A vintage candle holder, made of a genuine chamois horn. The spout and base are made of turned and ebonized wood. Spout with br...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Horn

Ndoma Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Wood, lacquered patina, Circa 1930
Located in NICE, FR
"Ndoma” Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Circa 1930 Wood, heavy wood with deep brown-black lacquered patina. A superb old hardwood dance mask featuring an ...
Category

1930s Tribal Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp Painted Pine Trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted pine trunk ,from Rougemont village , the inside of the trunk was painted later and a part of the foot are missing, see photo
Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Wrought Iron Mounted Fish Fork
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron fish fork from the 18th century. Extremely decorative and a piece of pure folk art. Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make it functional but also so...
Category

18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful antique bible from Scandinavia in the year 1810. The cover are probably even older, possibly late 1700s. Works perfect as a Wabi Sabi decoration element to give the r...
Category

1810s Norwegian Romantic Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns sym...
Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Bamileke elephant mask
Located in Diest, BE
Elephants are often associated with political power in the highly stratified kingdoms of the Cameroon grasslands. Because imported beads were historically rare and costly, beadwork i...
Category

1950s Cameroonian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Korhogo Cloth, Natural Fiber, Raffia, Beads

Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Ceramic Pitcher "Calvados" - 2Y472
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage ceramic pitcher, labeled "Calvados," is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm) in height and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter, this elegant ...
Category

20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Tribal Art Knives from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional set of Tribal Knives from Papua New Guinea,Sepik Region, made of Bone and carved with typical Sepik decorations, great patina and color of the Bone, very decorative it...
Category

1970s Asian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Bone

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

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
Located in Mortsel, BE
This antique hand-painted wooden carousel horse is a beautiful piece of fairground history, expertly crafted with attention to detail. The multicolored design features a classic sadd...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind. The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base. The symbol of the stag: The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of reGeneration. In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
Category

18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Hardwood

Ivory handle walking stick depicts a rifle, hunting bag and dog, Austria 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory carved handle. The handle depicts a rifle, a dog head and an hunting bag. Ebony wood shaft. Silver ring. Ivory ferrule. England circa 1880. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Sculptural Concave Round Mirror in Blue, Made in France
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern sculptural beautiful concave French mirror. Wall hanging artwork handmade in blue molded glass and colored lenses. Finished with bronze finial details on the back to hang on t...
Category

2010s French Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Proust armchair hand-painted in 2006 original by Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
The Proust Armchair is Alessandro Mendini's best-known work, an icon of the twentieth century that in its various declinations has become a symbol of polychromy. For sixteen years I...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, 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

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This large nutcracker...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nautical candlestick lost wax cast in silvered bronze England 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical candlestick, lost-wax casting of silvered bronze and brass, English manufacture of the 1920s. Made of 3 pieces screwed together, upon the base rests an anchor surrounded b...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category

Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

H67cm Swedish Horse, handmade folk craft circa 1800, highly decorative element
Located in Forest, BE
Big Swedish horse from the early 19th century. Made of pine wood with the famous red paint. It is worn but in a very nice way. The patina shows the trace of time. There's a whole on ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Toy Motorbike by Oriental Metal Industries, India, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oriental Metal Industries Motorcyclist is vintage mechanical toy, realized in 1970s. Vintage metal toy representing a big motorcyclist on hi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Persephone Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
Meticulously handcrafted by ceramicist Stefania Boemi, this anthropomorphic vase of the Greek goddess Persephone is a testament to ancient crafting traditions. Crafted of terracotta ...
Category

2010s Italian Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Persephone Vase
Persephone Vase
$1,547 / item
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2 Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Mask Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2, with real natural hair Geisha wig on head model and with Nô Theater natural wood mask. Base: 28,5x26,3cm.
Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Vase circa 1980 French Handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic vase with ceramic glaze colors, circa 1980. Perfect condition. Signed under the base. Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 19cm.
Category

1980s French Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912)...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pipe Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
You just got to love this guy! A wacky looking bearded Indian pipe head. Probably 19th century France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Stoneware Chess Game, Andrée Hirlet, Paris c. 1960
By Andrée Hirlet-Albrieux
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional achievement in modeled stoneware with great attention to details giving each piece an intrinsic decorative value. Handwritten signature on the back of the chessboard. M...
Category

1960s French Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Genuine carved wooden statue from the Lobi tribe, Ghana Burkina Faso, early 1900
By Lobi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi tribe, Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early 20th century. I Carved from hard wood with fine small adze marks creating a v...
Category

Early 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century wooden bollard in the shape of pi used to stop a line
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th century wooden cleat or castanet in the shape of pi used to stop a line, from a fishing boat in northern France. Generally secured by strong through-bolting screws on a...
Category

Early 20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Statue on Base, King of the Jungle
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative sculpture of the biggest of the big cats. Thankfully, in most countries it is not allowed to keep a lion at home. This quality carved lion therefore is the best chance of being able to enjoy one from up close. This lion sculpture with its beautiful manes and muscular tone is very well and realistically carved and thanks to the wonderful patina it also comes close to a lions true colors. This majestic, powerful and well fed king of the jungle...
Category

Early 20th Century European Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bobo Uele Mask, Bwa, North Burkina Faso, First Half of 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bobo Uele Mask in hand-carved wood from the Bwa tribe in northern part of Burkina Faso. Antilope-shaped mask with human-like face. Painted with white and black color. Provenance:...
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Crystal Wine Glasses - 2Y349
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elegant set of four vintage crystal wine glasses, each showcasing timeless craftsmanship. While these glasses retain their charm, they exh...
Category

20th Century French Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Crystal

Original Abstract Architectural Paper Sculpture by Lucien Petit Unique Piece
By Lucien Petit
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lucien Petit French unique handmade sculpture by the artiste Lucien Petit Famous french ceramic artist This piece realised in 2000 is a paper sculpture with mixed media O...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900 An expressive naturalistic carved large eagle sculpture. The eagle is sitting on a rock and has spread its wings. The win...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1934, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1934. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
Category

1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 20th Century Peugeot Coffee Grinder – Wooden Design - 2Y496
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century Peugeot coffee grinder is a charming and functional piece of kitchenware that showcases traditional craftsmanship. Me...
Category

20th Century Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull...
Category

1920s Austrian Vintage Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 19th century Black Forest Dog Sculpture, 1890s
By Black Forest
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful hand arved wooden statue representing a cocker spaniel with glass eyes. Black Forest, Austrian work dating from the end of the 19th century. Carved from a single piec...
Category

1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Bentwood box from Jämtland, Northern Sweden. It has untouched original painting with a nicely painted leaf loop on the lid. ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Elegant Vintage Canard-Duchêne Champagne Ice Bucket, Aluminum - 2Y367
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of sophistication to your gatherings with this vintage Canard-Duchêne champagne ice bucket. Crafted from polished aluminum, it features a minimalist design that complemen...
Category

20th Century French Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter A, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade letter “A” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight of th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pre-Columbian ceramics jar– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture" Material: Ceramic Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD) Dimensions: 16 cm high x 14 cm...
Category

15th Century and Earlier South American Tribal Antique Continental Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

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