Continental US - Folk Art

Four Northeastern Native American splint baskets. 19th century. Original paint and decoration.  Smallest: H 2-1/4" W 4-7/8" D 3-7/8". Bale Handle: H 5-3/8" W 6-3/4" D 5-3/8". Cove...

A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a larger collection of Asian artifacts and religious wo...

This fine hand carved end of the run horse and rider plaque is in great condition.

English Mocha Pottery Pearlware Cat's Eye Jug, Circa 1800-1820 The pearlware mocha jug has a band of tri-color cat's eye designs in brown, orange and blue with a series of band's a...

Antique Cornucopia of fruit doorstop with original paint.

Antique double sided trade sign for Ingersoll Watches in the shape of a pocket watch. Excellent old sign in original condition. American, late 19th-ear...

A beautifully crafted Tibetan Buddhist traveling shrine, known as Gau. These objects were believed to be protective talisman and were used to carry a number of sacred objects such ...

Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.

This fine ceramic butter churn or crock is in fine condition for its age. Its body is cream, with a fluted top. Two blue stripes decorate the body, all ...

An under-glazed painted pottery bowl with abstract naive design, blue, ochre, brown. Moroccan antique pottery bowl of deep rounded form with flattened rim rising on a low ring foot, hand-painted on the exterior with black decoration, the interior in polychrome painted, having abstract design in blue and ochre with turquoise accents, crack lure. Handcrafted antique ceramic dish, Fez, Morocco, Circa 1880, Museum quality piece. Antique Mokhfia (couscous bowl...

Presenting a glorious piece of original Dutch art, namely, a scene of Dutch ice skating oil on canvas by Van Buiksloot. J. Van Buiksloot was a Dut...

A bold and beautifully composed mid-20th century Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, hand-crafted in the striking “Diamond in a Square” pattern. This expertly pieced and finely hand-stitched cotton quilt features a rich palette of pink, blue, and plum, creating a visually compelling geometric composition. Crafted entirely by hand using repurposed household fabrics, this quilt exemplifies the Amish tradition of turning utilitarian necessity into works of enduring folk art. Its clean lines, color harmony, and masterful stitching make it a standout heirloom piece, equally suited to wall display or thoughtful integration into a sophisticated interior. Dimensions: 42” x 50” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2243 vintage Amish quilt, Diamond in a Square quilt, hand-stitched cotton quilt, pink and blue quilt, antique American quilt, Lancaster County Amish textile, mid century patchwork quilt, repurposed fabric quilt, collectible Amish quilt, handmade vintage quilt, heirloom quality quilt, Amish folk art textile, geometric vintage quilt, sustainable interior decor, quilt for wall display, Amish Diamond in a Square Quilt, American Amish Diamond Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...

Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Miniature Hands, a collection of five hand-carved miniature wooden hands, probably fruit wood, certainly European and most likely Ital...

Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...

Art Nouveau A Delbaux brass enameled catchall, vide poche, change holder, footed bowl. Hand-painted flowers, chased designs, made in France, circa 1940s.  

Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and colori...

An exceptional 12th century Venetian Bronze Tiller now resting on its plexiglass presentation stand. A tiller was attached to the top of a rudder to steer a ship or a boat. Stunning ...

A bold and striking survivor from the early days roadside eateries, this original 1920's “STEAKS AND CHOPS” sign is hand-painted on wood with thick, period-correct lettering in butte...

Unique in shape with a square head, a hand carved and crafted mallet works wonderfully well for those house hold chores, from tapping in a dowel, to working chicken for the perfect chicken Paillard. Also a great decorative piece or paperweight at the kitchen work station.

Pair of 20th C Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillows. New Feather and Down insert and zipper casing for cleaning.

A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...

A pictorial rug depicting a dog floating around different humans, animals, and figures on a red ground. 3'9'' x 6'2''

Presented is an original “God Bless America” banner, dating to World War I. The pointed gonfalon banner is patriotically printed in red and blue. “God Bless America” is printed along the top and bottom of the banner in large blue letters. A Union shield sits at center, with two crossing springs of laurel and a scrolling banner that reads “Equality, Liberty, Justice” in blue below. The sides of the banner feature a unique 13-star flag border. The banner is displayed hanging on its original wooden dowel and accented by two long tassels. This banner would have been proudly displayed in a window during WWI, similar to how service flags...

19Thc yellow ware mocha blue seaweed pattern mixing bowl in pristine condition.

Early American pewter and granite coffee pot in fantastic form. This wonderful goose neck coffee pot. Signed on base GRANITE IRON WARE, PTD. MAY ...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has taken heavy gauge wire and formed it into a simple dog and placed it upon a salvaged steel cylinder. These repurposed items combine to form this small simple sculpture that will sure to bring a smile to its owner. Jim Rose Objects No. 04 Found and Collected Objects 6.50h x 6w x 10.50d in 16.51h x 15.24w x 26.67d cm JR0291 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI. 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions 2023 Jim Rose CODA, Gallery Victor, Chicago, IL 2020 Unseen, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions 2023 Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery Victor, Palm Springs, CA 2018 SOFA Chicago 2018, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Art Market Hamptons, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Bridgehampton, NY Art on Paper, Gallery Victor, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY 2017 - 2019 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...

Mumuye, Nigeria Iron 22.75 x 5 in. / 28 x 13 cm Height on custom display stand: 24.5 in. / 62 cm

Pair of Vintage blue rag rug textile custom made pillows. (2 sets available) All 4 can be purchased at 595.00 per set of 2 pillows. Pillows have ...

Glazed in an ombre blue, cream, and brown, this tall geometric vase will bring a touch of mid-century to any space. The piece is octagonal and decorated with applied geometric circle...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

Pair of Beautiful Early 20th C Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillows New Feather and Down inserts.

Native America Plains hand-carved and hand-painted stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman in the form of a buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1800-1900 Dimensions: 12 inches high and 9.5 inches wide, Provenance: old mid west collection Hand-carved with great old paint and patina an authentic old work of art that is likely unique Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Native...

Mary Ellen Toya Story Teller Jemez Mexico 7.25" tall with 11 babies. Singing Mother Motif, Singing Traditional Cochiti Songs. Am listing many American Ind...

Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.

Northern Plains parfleche bonnet case with original long fringe. Old smoke from the teepee. Period: circa 1870 Origin: Northern Plains Size: Case 19" ...

1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.

O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. ...

Large Moroccan ceramic decorative serving tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid. The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone. Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco. Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...

Tribe: Northwest Coast, Tlingit Date: Early to Mid 19th Century Materials: Mountain sheep horn Dimensions: L. 20 1/2" x W. 6 1/4" x D. 3" Condit...

These fine saddle blanket Indian weaving bolster pillows have black suede / leather backings. The condition are very fine. Sold in pairs.

One-of-a-kind early-20th century decorative Northwest Persian pictorial rug. 3'7'' x 3'11''

A wonderfully made and colored heavy bowl by Mexican born ceramic master Raul Coronel who played an important role in the American (he became a naturalized ...

Rare nautical rope basket jardiniereAudoux Minet, circa 1960. Measure: 25" with the handle, 17.5" without.

These black and white with a grey ground are so unusual for Navajo weaving's. These pillows have a black cotton linen backing. The condition are pristine. Sold as a pair.

An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...

A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and beautiful rusted finish. Perfect indoors or out!

Wood and Horn frame wrapped in rawhide with wooden stirrups. Original harness leather stitching complete with buffalo hide seat pad. Brain tanned bands attac...

This richly colored crib quilt effectively combines both Chinese Coins and Wild Goose Chase Patterns. It is probably made mostly of men's silk and satin nec...

Extremely unique wooden sewer cap prototype. Made by by various wooden cubes and blocks as well as letters nailed to the front of the main ply of the cap giving it its design. The ba...

This unusual antique Black Forest box features a pair of fully dimensional bears cavorting at the base of a tree stump. The mother and cub hav...

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was wrought by the Wetunkiska Asiow Indian Mission residing Valley of the Rocky Mountains an...

Beautiful small antique floral round American Hooked rug, country of origin: America, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m) This antique rug was made in A...

Incredible collection of pre-columbian clay sculptures / figures / statues / pottery, mounted and framed. The pieces date from the pre-classic (Formative) period of Meso-American cul...

A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or temple at one time. We are listing it as 18th-1...

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

This most unusual framed Serape / printed advertisement is most unusual . It is stamped " Cinco DE MAYO " CLEANERS / PROP. JOSE DIAZ PHONE WO -2-6561 506...

Presenting a unique pair of contemporary art painted fiberglass boy sculptures signed… by the artist … we think “Laqi”. These sculptures are a pair of the ‘cutest’ pieces of contemporary sculpture that we have seen for a while. We really wish we could identify and learn more about the artist, but what we do know is that these belonged to a former artist and art and collectibles dealer in New Orleans. She treasured these and they came with her to Dallas. She was very active in the New Orleans art scene in the early 1990s. The sculptures appear to also have a practical function as planters. One features a boy’s denim jeans and waistcoat in a standing position and the other a boy’s denim overalls in a seated position. Both are made of fiberglass which has been painted and textured. Exceptional detail to the outfit. Right down to the buttons and clasps and the sneakers and shoelaces. Mottled green and black in color. We cannot find anything quite like these anywhere!! Specific provenance: These sculptures were acquired by Ms. Naomi Baggett in or circa 1990-1999. Originally from North Carolina, an Air Force Veteran and JAG Advocate, Ms. Baggett after her service moved to New Orleans and worked as a paralegal until setting up and operating an Art & Curiosities Store in the famous New Orleans Hotel Montleone between 1990 and 1995. Her store was called ‘Baggetelle’. It was featured in various industry magazines and hotel documentation. The store specialized in selling miniature French Quarter Houses which were used as jewelry boxes. Ms. Baggett was an artist herself and handmade and hand painted these houses along with a partner. She received orders for these miniature houses...

Very unique antique handmade Folk Art papier/papier mâché Mardi Gras/Halloween voodoo costume mask. The mask is handmade and painted by the artist. Signed "Michel" on the inside. Gre...

“The important thing is not to find, but to seek ». These words by André Gide are deeply echoed in this midcentury oil painting, which offers no answers, but invites us on a quest: t...