Europe - Folk Art

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a matte ivory monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binders that p...

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...

A very fine and stylish English studio pottery teapot and cover decorated in red glazes with blue spot designs by Kent based potter Karen Ann Woo...

Pre-Columbian Chavín Feline Lime Vessel – Ancient South American Pottery, 900 to 200 BCE A remarkable Pre-Columbian Chavín lime vessel from anci...

This stool, from the Gurage culture of Ethiopia, has been carved from a single piece of heavy, dense wood. The stool exhibits a flat, low form and over time, has developed a lovely d...

Vernier Octant by John Todd, London, circa 1850. An eleven inch radius vernier octant by John Todd with ebonised wooden frame with inset bone scale marked ...

Mid Century Folk Art Viking Ship in Wood 1960s. Beautiful folk art viking ship, made by a craftsman at home or maybe as a school project somewhere around the 1960s or 1970s. Wonderf...

Huzel is a French sculpturer (French, 19th Century) Primarily known for bronze sculptures often depicting females figures, animals and mythical forms. He is known for intricate deta...

A rare Iban Dayak shaman ritual mask, early to mid 20th century, Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. Hand carved from local jelutong wood with existing decorative lime and charcoal/pigments.

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 ...

An extraordinary work of art by Romanelli sculptors, this low relief is inspired by the celebrated Medusa Rondanini, a Hellenistic marble copy of the ...

This vintage set of 5 stoneware plates, crafted from authentic Grès du Marais, showcases the timeless elegance and durability of French ceramics. Each plate measures 0.6 inches (1.5 ...

Splendid polychrome majolica plate belonging to the Montelupo ceramic workshop. The enamel has also been applied to the rim, in an elegant aqua green, while the background is white d...

Our backgammon set, a must of board games. Expertly crafted with canaletto walnut wood and dressed on the outside with a textured calfskin leather covering, its interior delivers ...

Decorative hand-woven bag from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera ...

Fishing float, early 20th century, glass, rope, One of a collection of, early 20th century, glass & rope, fishing floats of different sizes. There are three floats of this size T...

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)

A rare find this 18th century Spanish altar front, original gilt on chestnut, hand painted, highly decorative wall art, different, genuine, love t...

A set of 9 Swedish hand carved Folk Art spoons from 19th century. These country collectibles are made In both cow horn and wood, some painted and dated.

A rare antique English, Brampton salt glazed dog bowl molded with setter like dogs and leaves and dating from the mid 19th century or possibly slightly earlie...

Beautiful metal weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel, France, 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.

A finely hand-turned British hard wood ash vase with a green composite marble like rim dating by Andy James and dating from the 20th century. The vase of tall bulbous shape stands on...

A finely worked American hooked rug distinguished by an explosive pattern of stunning beauty, reminiscent of the architectural details seen on Art Deco masterpieces such as the Chrysler Building in New York. Art Deco and Modernist patterns are very rarely encountered in this medium, as a very small artisanal production began during the Colonial Revival period. Ralph Pearson...

This vintage demijohn bottle, wrapped in a rustic wicker cover, offers a touch of traditional charm and is perfect for collectors or as a decorative p...

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...

The form of this finely carved early twentieth-century village stool, from the Hehe culture in Tanzania, consists of four short, upright legs supporting a dish-shaped seat. A small d...

Elevate the poker nights with the exclusive Poker set, housed in a luxurious wooden box with a magnetic closure lid. Crafted entirely from genuine calf leather, this professional set...

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.

Head of Christ, fragment of a Lamentation group Possibly Maiano Workshop - Giovanni da Maiano (d. 1478) (?) Florence, Italy; probably late 1460s or early 1470s Presumably limewood; ...

The distinctive sculptural form of this large Tutsi fibre basket from Rwanda - woven with the same double-layer 'igihisi' structure used to create Tutsi wall screens - is an expressi...

Extremely rare Christian Dior / ruby Ruby helmet for Christian Dior. Helmet designed for the decoration of Dior boutiques and which has never been comme...

This is a rare and original '9 Spot' Dominoe game of 55 individual dominoes, coming complete with its jointed wooden box or case. Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a to...

Exceptional Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th centuryin Austria. This lovely rustic wall mirror from the period around 1890 convinces with its great design concept: the dark s...

Pre-Columbian Redware Ceramic Flask Vessel – 15 x 13 x 5 cm This striking Pre-Columbian redware ceramic vessel showcases the sophisticated artistry and utilitarian craftsmanship of ...

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...

Great Antique Black Forest Plaster Deer Head ca. 1900s Item e6952 A lovely wooden Black Forest deer head made of plaster and wood. Handmade in folk a...

Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...

Folk Art Church Model We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-20th Century folk-art church model. Built from scratch using various material...

Stoneware H10 x D7 cm

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan has a lot of stains. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo ...

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter t...

Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London. A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the polished silver arc signed G.W. Butters, London. Eng...

Exclusive and graceful brass extra large set of Deer designed in the 1970s in France. Large and solid brass ‘Bambi’ sculpture in an excellent vintage condi...

Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910 A Black Forest thermometer with impressive carved hunter and staghound standi...

This antique 1873 engraving by Antonin Delzers is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Executed with meticulous detail using the burin technique, the piece showcases Delzers...

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

This decorative sculpture rests on a metal pedestal, representing the face of the Borghese Gladiator, a Greek statue dating back to the 1st century BC and preserved today in the Louvre Museum. This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.

Joseph Talbot Signed under the base Original XXth century design large stoneware ceramic vase Perfect condition Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Circa 19...

Wonderful toleware chest Not sure what the original function was. No evidence to suggest it was a coal bin. Cream painted with gilt decoration in neoclassical style. Original paint...

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...

Early 20th Century Folk Art Scratch Built Ship Without doubt, one of the nicest examples of an early 20th Century English folk art ship model named Victoria. Amazing detail and charm...

This is a vintage industrial factory mould. An English, mahogany decorative wall-hanging pattern, dating to the mid-late 20th century. Strong industri...

CH44 Highland 275 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban Dimensions: W 275 x L 185 cm Materials: Wool. The charm of tartan lies in its extraordinary traditio...

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved hardwood A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, the whi...

An original work of art by artist Raffaello Romanelli, this stupendous piece draws inspiration from renowned sculpture “The Thinker” by Rodin (“Il Pensatore” in Italian). Capturing a young man ruminating, a timeless symbol of human reflection, this magnificent oeuvre was handcrafted by observing a live model and simultaneously working on a clay sculpture, which is the first step to create bronze artwork...

Hand carved solid wooden doors of an African cabinet (Mali/Dogon). fixed on a white colored wooden plate, gold framed. The object shows typical African symbols...

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene A unique example of an early 20th Century English folk art shell work diorama. Encased in a pine and wallpaper cove...

Antique set of rustic serving cutlery with carved horn handles 19th century. A rare antique set of knife and fork as serving cutlery. The handles are made of deer horn with handcarv...

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...

Albert Chubac (1925-20008),Composition, Acrylic on paper representing an abstract character, Workshop stamp lower right, Framed, circa 1960, France. Measures : Width 50 cm, Height 65 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative art, then at the Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he obtained grants to travel to Italy, Algeria, Spain, Egypt and Greece, stages which will mark his work. He settled in 1964 on the Côte d ‘Azur in Aspremont in a very Spartan house, attracted by the light, the sun and the colors of nature. The year 1967 is the year of the establishment of the School of Nice. He will work and exhibit alongside Aman, César, Tinguely, Gilli, Ben, Rayse, etc ... In 1990, it was the consecration with the opening of MAMAC in Nice. Albert Chubac then becomes accessible to the general public. He will use solid primary colors, will develop modifiable structures and then develop the collages in three dimensions. Gradually, he broke away from his classical training and figuration to move towards abstraction through the encounters and influences of contemporary artists. Always in search of simplicity, He will radically limit the plastic means with a reduced palette, geometric shapes and simple gestures to concentrate on minimum conditions of possibility. His work, which lies between constructivism and geometric abstraction, is playful and imbued with the artist's joie de vivre. In 2004, following the major retrospective at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice, he donated around one hundred works to the City of Nice. Albert Chubac died in 2008 in Tourrette-Levens, near Aspremont. Bibliography: - Albert Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert Chubac, Galerie Harter, 2013. - Albert Chubac, a lifetime of artist, Patrick Boussu and Cynthia Lemesle, South Art éditions, 2021. During the workshop auctions in Nice and Marseille, the Harter Gallery acquired the largest part of his work. Personal exhibitions: - 1950: Personal exhibition in Athens at the Zappéion museum. - 1954: Exhibition at the Arman Gallery in Geneva. - 1956: Exhibition at the Galerie Connaître in Geneva. - 1957: Exhibition at the Galerie La Palette in Zurich. - 1958: Exhibition at the Galerie L’Entracte in Lausanne. - 1960: Exhibition at the World House Gallery in New York. - 1967: Exhibition at the Galerie Loo in Geneva, at the Salon Comparaison in Paris, Aspects in Chexbres in Switzerland. - 1968: “Paintings” exhibitions from March 30 to May 11 at the Galerie Alexandre de la Salle. - 1970: Exhibition at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture de Magnan in Nice, at the Maison de la Culture Le Corbusier in Firminy entitled "Chubac recent works" and at the Galerie Royal Luxembourg in Nice. - 1971: Exhibition at the Galerie Germain in Paris and at the Fernand Léger School in Malakoff. - 1972: Exhibition on the village square of Aspremont, at the Galerie Royal Luxembourg in Nice. - 1973: Exhibition at the Galerie Ferrero in Nice. - 1974: Exhibition at Art-club in Antibes. - 1975: Exhibition at the Galerie Jacques Boudin rue de Dijon in Nice. - 1978: Exhibition at the Galerie Anne Roger in Nice. - 1980: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul de Vence from August 8 to September 9. - 1981: Exhibition at Lieu 5 in Nice from February 13 to March 20. - 1983: Exhibition at the Galerie d'Art Contemporain in Nice, at Anne Roger. - 1984: Exhibition "Lille Nice" at the Galerie GodArt in Lille from April 14 to May 17 and at the Galerie Luisella d´Alessandro in Turin. - 1985: Exhibition in Thonon les Bains at the Galerie Galise. - 1988: Exhibitions at Galerie Argéco in Nice and Galerie Triade in Barbizon - 1989: Exhibitions at the Galerie de la Salle, at Lola Gassin's in Nice, in galleries in Nice - 1990: he made four mobiles for the MAMAC in Nice, Exhibitions at the Galerie François Moulin in Lyon and Golden Gallery, ArtJunction in Nice. - 1991: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 1992: Exhibitions at the Espace du consulat suisse in Nice, Besançon and opening of the Espace Chubac in Tourrette-Levens. - 1993: Exhibition at the Maison Comoni in Revest-les-Eaux, at the Galerie François Moulin in Lyon. - 1994: Exhibition at the Espace Caravadossi in Aspremont. - 1996: Exhibition at the Espace Dellile in Nice. - 1997: Exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 1998: Last personal exhibition at the Galerie de la Salle in Saint-Paul. - 2000: Exhibition at Lympia college in Nice. - 2001: Exhibition at the Espace Chubac in Tourette-Levens. - 2002: Exhibition at the Galerie Scholtès in Nice and in Carcès in the Var entitled "Albert Chubac-Couleurs mobiles". - 2004: Great Albert Chubac retrospective at MAMAC in Nice. - 2011: Permanent exhibition at the Galerie Harter in Nice. - 2012: Exhibition at the Olympia Show in London at the Christopher Jones Gallery and at the Serge Castella Interiors Gallery in Bascara, Spain. - 2013: Exhibition at the Municipal Contemporary Art Gallery of Pochettes in Nice. - 2019/2021: Exhibition of works belonging to the permanent collection of MAMAC in Nice and exhibition "Geometry according to Albert Chubac" at the Galerie Harter in Nice. - 2021/2021: Permanent exhibition at Galerie Atelier 55...