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Item Ships From: England
Job Lot of American Folk Art Pictures Plaques Beatles Solid Silver Coin Beatles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely selection of wall hanging pictures covering a range of American folk art
This is a selection of man cave display items from America, the listing includes the following
1:- Solid Silver Troy ounce coin, September 11th 2001 Land of the free commemoration
2:- An American flag pin broach...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern England - Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure.
Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Green and Blue Acanthus by Objekti
Located in London, GB
One of the largest of our pines is the Acanthus. The multiple layers of glazing achieve an unparalleled brilliance. Majestically shaped, this eye-catching blue and green cactus will ...
Category
2010s Mexican England - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana . The Asafo have been a highly militarised society long before the Europeans set foot ...
Category
1940s Ghanaian British Colonial Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Carved Bootjack in the Form of a Pistol
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare !9th Century hand carved antique treen bootjack, to remove riding boots, in the unusual form of a pistol.
This is a rare find and unfolds to form a bootjack with be...
Category
19th Century Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Beech
19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool
Located in London, GB
This stool is a beautiful example of an Arsi saddle-shaped stool from the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Finely carved into this form from dense, heavy brown wood, this stool has developed a lovely rich surface patina as a result of use over time.
Estimated Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Ex Private Collection, Addis Ababa...
Category
19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
George IV Folk Art Portrait of The Brighton Match Maker 1828
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful folk art hand penned and coloured portrait of the Brighton Match Maker 1828.
Housed in its original frame with a decorative perforated border and wee verse that reads
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from Ethiopia exhibits an unusual, rare form. Consisting of a circular double-tiered seat with an angled, reclining back-support, the chair exhibits a deep glossy surface patina, particularly on the back-support and seat as a result of use. The chair is functional, and is reasonably comfortable to sit on.
Estimated Period: 19th Century
Ex Private Family Collection, Addis Ababa...
Category
19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail.
Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits ...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Tapestry Peacock, Girafe, Lion, Deer, Exotic Birds Floral Folk Naive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare folk, naive, vernacular tapestry
- Mythical quality depicting reminiscent of a garden of paradise with the animals and birds in harmony with each other.
- Charming tapestry de...
Category
1880s French Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century figurative sculpture, from the Lwena/Chokwe culture in the Angola-Zambia Border Region, depicts a female standing in an upright stance.
A defining char...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful period showman's mini rollercoaster, constructed in pine with its original steps and single ride on cart. Typical of the travelling fairground community, the coaster has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English England - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Framed Harvey Frost Motor Salvage Corps Breakdown Automotive Framed Enamel Sign
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Automotive Interest Enamel Sign
A framed, rare automotive interest (Harvey Frost Motor Salvage Corps) enamel sign with great presence. The sign is presented in its unrestored, origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century England - Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Early 20th Century Folk Art Pencil on Paper Odd Dog "Job" Oak Frame Rottweiler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting side profile portrait of a panting Rottweiler, well executed pencil on paper housed in its original oak frame and oak slip.
Has its original framers label on the reve...
Category
Early 20th Century English England - Folk Art
Materials
Oak, Paper
Rare Form of Beaded Doll, Kenyan Coastal Region
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century beaded doll, which likely originates from the Kenyan Coastal Region around Mombasa, exhibits a rare form with a wonderfully simp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal Masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper and tin plate detailing, enhanced by vibrant shell mosaic accents. Such masks ofte...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Shona Female Caryatid Stool, Zimbabwe
Located in London, GB
Supporting the flat, circular seat of this early twentieth-century stool from the Shona culture in Zimbabwe is a figurative sculpture of a sturdy-bodied female. The figure is depicte...
Category
Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin
Located in London, GB
An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin
Superb colour and patina
Bronze
Eastern Iran or Central Asia
2000 BC
SIZE: 35cm wide - 13¾ ins wide
A similar pin in the Louvre-France, was exh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1747 dated needlework Mary Campbell sampler from Scotland
I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 17...
Category
1740s Scottish Victorian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Two Pairs of 19th Century Decorative Rustic Antique Shoe Lasts
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Two Pairs of 19th century Decorative Rustic antique shoe lasts.
2 pairs of Wooden shoemaker's lasts, the lasts have hand made iron soles and are ...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Framed Print of Beethoven A portrait of Beethoven
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Framed Print of Beethoven
A portrait of Beethoven sat with pen an score in hand in a 3” moulded gilt frame
In good condition und...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Zoomorphic Llama Vessel with an Elongated Body
Located in London, GB
This zoomorphic vessel in the shape of a llama with an elongated
globular body is from the Chancay civilisation, dated between 1000 and 1400 AD.
Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant This is a beautiful find
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant
This is a beautiful find from the early part of the 20th Century, it was made for Liberty and is known as “ The Bull Elephant ”
Thi...
Category
1930s Archaistic Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Leather
19th Century Welsh Folk Art Column Form
Located in London, GB
19th Century Welsh Folk art Column Form
Really quite extraordinary piece of Welsh folk art, "The Marquess of Angleseys Column" dating mid to late 19th Century. Constructed from carv...
Category
Early 19th Century British Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Slate
Pre-1940's Kete Mask With Powerful Expression, D.R.C. (Ex Penn Kent Collection)
Located in London, GB
This striking early twentieth-century mask, from the Kete culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously belonged to the private collection of Penn Kent, the former Dire...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, 2004 set on Bronze Life size s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, 2004 set on Bronze
Life size signed bust of a cherubic child, the bust is made in clay and is set into a bronze plinth, the signatur...
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art England - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter (2026.2)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter (2026.2)
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter. Made in the Atlas mountains these huge platters are a labour of love. They are hand formed and hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European England - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Mid-Twentieth Century Mother and Child Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mid-twentieth century figurative sculpture depicts a mother, crowned with a sweeping double-parted coiffure, holding her child at her side. Multiple strands of glass b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
Lester O. Schwartz, Untitled, 1938
By Lester O. Schwartz
Located in Braintree, GB
The original pen and ink drawing by Lester O. Schwartz Signed and dated 1938
' 'Untitled' nude study of a man and a woman, the male figure giving the female a haircut.
Dimensions: Size 48 x 39 x 1.5 cm
Size within borders 30.5 x 22 cm Weight: approximately 1 Kg
Condition: Great condition, a few age-related marks, one small wood chip on the inner wooden border, general wear and tear, great.
Lester O. Schwartz
American
1912-2006 Biography
Painter, printmaker and sculptor, was born on 29 June 1912 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he attended Lincoln High School. He later studied at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago where he was greatly influenced by the teaching of Boris Anisfeld, a Russian American painter and theater designer. His student work was included in the School of the Art Institute Annual Exhibitions in 1936 and 1937. In 1937, the Art Institute of Chicago award Schwartz the Edward L. Ryerson Traveling Fellowship of $2,500.00, which he used to travel the South Pacific, Asia and Europe. During two years of travel, he studied at he American Academy in Rome and the Académie Colarossi in Paris.
Upon his return to the United States, Schwartz worked for the WPA in both Wisconsin and Illinois and in the 1940s he served in the United States Army at Fort Leonard Wood...
Category
1930s Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Stunning Victorian Large Scaled Dutch Oil Painting of a Winter Scene by R Tuey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy
A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
Black Candelholder by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category
2010s Mexican England - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Small Kamba Prestige Stool With Copper and Brass Wirework Decoration, Kenya
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century prestige stool comes from the Kamba culture in Kenya. Consisting of a low-set, richly decorated circular seat supported by three finely carved legs, sto...
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Florentine Carved and Gilded Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautifully carved and gilded frame with large shell decoration and later mirror plate.
With small loss to carving in one corner and some restoration to the back of the frame, comm...
Category
18th Century Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
carving pair oak folk naive hunting deer dog Demeter sea monster L88.5cm 34 3/4
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming naive/folk art/sculptural pair of carvings. Crisp, fluid, characterful carving. Lustrous patina.
One a hunting scene in a wood near a cottage : a hunter shooting deer wit...
Category
17th Century English Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Blue Candelholder by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category
2010s Mexican England - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian style oil painting showing a floral still life
Very vivid colours would add light and space to any room
Good size at over four feet tall - 119 CM
Some of our items...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Located in Bakewell, GB
Late 17th century wood carving.
C1690 carving of putti in a playing position on a original rocky base great patination and colour
size 60cm...
Category
17th Century Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Industrial Enamel Telephone Sign, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original industrial enamel telephone sign in wonderful condition. Sitting atop its two original legs. Most likely used in a factory or possibly a mine. ...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian England - Folk Art
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse.
Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm, width 115cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian circa 1880, Shagreen & Burr Walnut Piano Musical Jewellery box
What a thin...
Category
1880s British Art Nouveau Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Shagreen
Large Painted Wooden Advertising Sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large painted wooden advertising sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA”
This is a large painted wooden wall sign
Shabby now but quite readable
It is...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Twentieth Century Tall Female Figure With Bead Decoration
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century figurative sculpture, which comes from the Kwere culture in Tanzania, depicts a female standing in an upright stance, with her hands placed by her sides.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal England - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
69th Battery Royal Field Artillery Framed Commemorative Embroidery
A stunning piece, in fine detail applied and embroidered tapestry, showing the counties and campaigns from 1855 ...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Victorian Oil Painting Pastoral River Scene Landscape Constable
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous classic Victorian style oil painting of a pastoral river scene
- Cows are shown enjoying the cool waters of the river
- Reminds me of some of Constable's work
- Very moody...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket
This is a beautifully carved piece, depicting 2 kissing Putti or Cherubs, showing their wings at ...
Category
England - Folk Art
Very Rare Diselpunk Trade Sign from 1978, Adriano Goldschmied Renzo Rosso
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare Diselpunk trade sign from 1978, Adriano Goldschmied Renzo Rosso
This is the best of Art from of 1970s Era, a trade sign designed to promote the Diesel Brand, Punk, it ...
Category
Late 20th Century Steampunk England - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Folk Art Leather and Woven Rush Butchers Bag Initials BP Dated 1832
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming woven rush bag, with applied leather sections, initials and the date 1832, the reversed also has appliqué leather sections of organic flowing forms
The piece is in goo...
Category
1830s European Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Rush
Victorian Cherub Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very bright and vivid oil painting of a classic still life scene in the Victorian manner
Good size at amost five feet tall - 147 CM
The arrangement includes fruit, grapes, flowers an...
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Edwardian Shoe Shop or Cobblers Trade Sign, Leather Boot Display Model
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian shoe shop or cobblers trade sign, leather boot display model
This is a wonderful piece, it is a giant size Leather boot, painted on the one side of the boot is ”Boot M...
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian England - Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Tall Adams Gilt Pier Mirror - Regency Hall Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Adams style gilt pier mirror
Nearly six feet tall - 165 CM
Intricately carved gilt frame with greek key designs and broken arch pediment
Glass is clear and blemish free
Offe...
Category
1980s Vintage England - Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Giltwood
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper and tin plate detailing, enhanced by vibrant shell mosaic accents. Such masks ofte...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Teak
2 French Market Haberdashery Stall Hanging Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs
These are Great pieces from a French market stall near Tours, they are hanging signs with applied adve...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art England - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
LOVELY PAIR OF ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE VICTORIAN JELLY MOULDS IN COPPEr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable pair of Victorian copper Jelly Moulds
A very good looking and decorative pair, they can be used...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 PRiMITIVE FOLK ART HEMP CUTTING MACHINE VERY DECORATIVE PIECE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully primitive fruitwood hemp cutting machine circa 1800
Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
3 Hand Made Folk Art Treen Items
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Hand Made Folk Art Treen Items
A Bowl in fruit wood carved with a duck’s Head and Tail
A carved Letter opener from Kenya
And a Carved scoop with IPB. Carved in the handle
The s...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot These
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot
These interesting pieces, a lidded pot from Canterbury, the scene on the stamp box is worn it is Trinity Chu...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique England - Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Prunella Clough, Pair of wall plaques
Located in London, GB
c.1960s
Ceramic
H46 x W13.5 cm
Category
20th Century England - Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Studio Pottery, Ceramic Vase
By Studio Pottery
Located in London, GB
Wood fired stoneware
H19 x W7 x D4.5 cm
Category
20th Century England - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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