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Item Ships From: Europe
Square Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Square Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960. Seagrass rope braided. 19.5 inches on 19.5 inches.
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Seagrass

Original Peter Howson Figurative Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An original oil on canvas by the renowned artist Peter Howson OBE. The painting is entitled 'Towards Heaven' and was painted in 2000, signed lower right. Peter Howson OBE, was born ...
Category

Early 2000s Scottish Other Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Large Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7309 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Post Modern Advertising Sign For Memphis Group At Liberty & Co
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Liberty & Co.
Located in Bristol, GB
MEMPHIS MILANO ADVERTISING SIGN/POSTER An original point-of-sale sign advertising the Memphis Group that would have been displayed in Liberty & Co. flagship Regent Street, London st...
Category

Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Paper

African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978 African Art , oil painting Signed by Luzolano, 1978, A scene of two African woman The measurement is 60.5 cm ...
Category

20th Century Angolan Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paint

La Borne Brown Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Unique handmade piece, stoneware ceramic table lamp Brown stoneware ceramic color Original perfect condition Circa 1970 Measures: Height 23 cm Height with el...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
Category

19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. Stamp signature under the base.                  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandeliers for L. Poulsen of Dk with Art Work
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Titled “Cherry Blossom” The art work is acrylic paint w...
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Tray with Orginal Paint Solid Wood
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique wooden tray /Serving bowl with untouched original paint. Lovely patina. A large farmers handcrafted tray or serving bo...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Coke". 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category

1830s Swiss Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring Superb silky reddish brown patina Late 19th Century ...
Category

Late 19th Century South African Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Full Length Opaline Glass Bar Sign, Spirits Saved During Refurbishment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Full Length Opaline Glass Bar Sign, Spirits Saved During Refurbishment, this very good quality piece is framed in solid Walnut, the sign itself “spirits” is on very attractive Opal...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass

An Important Carved Pine Bucket by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Norway, c.1900
By Lars Kinsarvik
Located in Skien, NO
**An Important Norwegian Folk Art Carved Butter Bucket (Amber Tine) by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Hardanger, Norway, circa 1900** This exceptional butter bucket, or *Amber Tine*,...
Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Per Mulieres II Brown Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted out of a single piece of weathered chestnut, this intriguing sculpture will be an intriguing focal point in sophisticated rustic-chic decors. The unpredictable yet unique det...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century" Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Articulated Cyclist Toy Handcrafted Solid Wood — Rare Colonial-Era Subject — Mechanically Designed Pedaling Motion (Belt Missing) Description A rare and remarkable early 20th-century Belgian folk art toy, hand-carved entirely from solid wood, depicting a stylized Black cyclist mounted on a painted green bicycle. The figure is fully articulated and was originally designed with a mechanical belt-drive system (now absent) connecting the foot pedals to the rear wheel. When pushed forward, the toy was engineered to simulate a realistic cycling motion, animating the rider's legs in tandem with the rotation of the wheels. Materials & Construction Primary material: Solid wood (no plywood or laminates) Figure & Bicycle: Fully carved, hand-painted in polychrome (green, red, black, ochre) Mechanical features: Jointed limbs designed to move with crankshaft motion Metal-spoked wheels on rotating axles Pulley attachment points for original belt-drive (belt now missing) Dimensions: Length: 53 cm Height: 42 cm Condition: Structurally intact; expected surface wear and patina consistent with age; belt mechanism missing but all original pulley points and joints remain. Iconography & Cultural Context The cyclist is depicted as a Black male figure in a red cap and outlined uniform, rendered in a simplified, expressive style typical of early folk toys. The toy likely reflects Belgium's colonial presence in the Congo during the early 20th century (Congo Free State until 1908, Belgian Congo from 1908–1960). Such depictions were common in Belgian visual culture of the time, often appearing in children's media, toys, and public exhibitions. This toy offers not only mechanical charm but also serves as a historical document, reflecting period attitudes and visual language. It holds curatorial interest for ethnographic, toy history, and colonial-era cultural studies. Dating & Attribution Date: Circa 1900–1930 Origin: Likely Belgium Style: Folk art, with vernacular mechanics and colonial subject matter Comparison: Closely parallels German kinetic push toys...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mechanical Japy Alarm Clock - Blue - 2Y258
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage mechanical Japy alarm clock in blue is in fairly good condition. There are some oxidation marks present, and the plastic on the clock face is scratched with a few small ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
Category

Early 20th Century British Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Linen

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 Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Horn

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Small Chavin Feline Lime vessel ancient south America
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian Chavín Feline Lime Vessel – Ancient South American Pottery, 900 to 200 BCE A remarkable Pre-Columbian Chavín lime vessel from anci...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Set of 5 Large Wine Glasses with Green Stems – Beautiful Service - 2Y314
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant set of 5 large wine glasses features vibrant green stems, adding a stylish touch to any table setting. Perfect for special occasions or enhancing everyday dining, these ...
Category

20th Century French Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Old Advertising Sign for Blood Oranges Displaying a Horse, Pottery, Italy, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative advertising sign, made of ceramic, dated around 1920s, made in Italy. An advertising sign for selling Italian blood oranges, displaying a white horse. Good condition wit...
Category

1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk-art hand-crafted example of a seashell diorama. Display...
Category

1880s British Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century Height: 39 cm Material: Wood with dark, aged patina Provenance: Piasa, Paris, June 20, 2008 This elegant male figure,...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage JRD Berliet Relaxe Truck Toy- 2Y42
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of vintage transportation history with this classic JRD Berliet Relaxe truck. This small collectible features a Berliet cab and is a testament to mid-20th-century toy...
Category

20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Decorative Lead Plaque, Scandinavian, Viking, Arts and Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique decorative lead plaque. A Scandinavian, relief panel with Viking long ship scene, dating to the Arts & Crafts movement of the late ...
Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Lead

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, beads, animal hair. In dance it expresses exuberance and joy. The style is similar to that of the middle Kasai. This mask is a helmet with animal hair, carved with a very wide forehead and hollow cheeks that are announced by motifs or dashes and beads. The mouth of the mask is very pronounced carved in wood and then applied on the mask. To distinguish the forehead in different areas are used black and white beads to draw attention to other aspects of the face such as the nose and chin. The entire edge of the chin is surrounded by beads of various colors. The person wearing the mask cannot look because there are no holes for the eyes present; the mask must create the feeling of being blind. Some masks similar to the bwoom mask include the funny mask, the ram mask and initiation masks such as Nnup. The real Kuba masks...
Category

1620s Congolese Tribal Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Vintage Large Glass Bowl with Symmetrical Design - 2Y444
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage large glass bowl features a striking symmetrical design, making it a beautiful and functional addition to any home decor. Measuring 8.7 inches (22 cm) in diameter and 3....
Category

20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass

19th Century Ethiopian Headrest
Located in London, GB
This late nineteenth-century headrest, from the Oromo culture in Ethiopia, displays a rare form. Above a triangular-shaped base, the curved, crescent-shaped neck rest features four c...
Category

Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy vintage deity head. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative artefact, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950 Highly distinctive and fascinati...
Category

Mid-20th Century South American Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Fine large Antique Ethiopian Coptic Cross Christian Folk Art African
Located in London, GB
A superb large Ethiopian Coptic processional cross, Beautifully hand crafted in brass with fine detailed knotwork and scroll work detail. Period: 19th century. Provenance: Jea...
Category

19th Century Ethiopian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Beautifully Formed 1930's - 1940's Pokot Elder's Stool, Kenya
Located in London, GB
The form of this early twentieth-century Pokot stool from Kenya exhibits a beautiful sculptural quality, in which three curved, flared and flattened legs support the flat circular se...
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Combat de Rue" (Program No. 1126) - 2Y204
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare piece of militaria features a vintage film titled "Combat de Rue" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA). Complete with its original...
Category

20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark A larger than usual example of an early 20th Century hand carved / painted pine Noah’s ark. With lifting roof and sectioned lifting central hul...
Category

1920s British Victorian Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Silver

German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolou...
Category

1870s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants Item e7409 A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bava...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Silver

Spinning Wheel, Walnut Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spinning wheel. Walnut wood carved and turned. XIX century. Vertical spinning wheel made of carved walnut wood decorated with fine lines in certain areas and the use of balustrade...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Other

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century. Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...
Category

17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Erwin Kettemann Landscape in the Tyrolean Alps, Oil on Canvas ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Erwin Kettemann Landscape in the Tyrolean Alps, Oil on Canvas ca. 1930 An original antique painting showing alpine meadows with moutains in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Victorian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage 1970s Winterling Rösiau Bavaria Floral Soup Tureen - 2Y308
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful vintage 1970s soup tureen from Winterling Rösiau Bavaria showcases a delicate floral décor, adding a touch of elegance to any table setting. A charming piece of Bavari...
Category

1970s French Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic dark red facade illuminated letter E was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. .T...
Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Erotic cast pewter plaque, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic cast pewter plaque: A good surprise. In the bedroom with a bourgeois interior, the master of the house surprises the maid asleep, feather duster in hand and petticoat up. By E...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pewter

Donna Carmela Head Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished for its deft use of sculptural details and simple colors, this handmade head vase will add dramatic flair to any kitchen, living room or entryway decor...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Wood & Rope Oval Gueridon Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Height / 19 inches. Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

DeSimone Hand Painted 'Happy Grape Lady' Italian Ceramic Square Heavy Deep Dish
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
DeSimone of Italy, 'Happy Grape Lady' is typical of DeSimone's colorful and playful art. This bowl is weighty, deep and square - a most unusual piece for ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Dated 1835 Antique jug / tankard with rosemaling, Nordic, Rustic Farmhouse Style
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Norwegian Rosemaling Beer Tankard – Hand-Painted Farmhouse Jug, Dated 1835 A primitive, rustic tankard from Norway's countryside, handcra...
Category

Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine, Oak

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap. The interior is lined in black silk with ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Tapestry

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Grey and Blue Display Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Swedish Glass-Top Cabinet Made in Two-parts. The base has a set of 4 drawers and the top display cabinet has two glass doors that is pati...
Category

1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern
Located in Hastings, GB
A unique, full size paper mache 1980s armchair, signed G.Dell, Mexico. Charmingly naive paintwork. An amazing combination of Memphis Milano and circus big top pattern and colour: buy...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Book by J. Girardin - "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher", 2Y120
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a classic piece of literature with this antique book by J. Girardin, titled "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher." Published by Hachette, this novel offers a glimpse into historical storytelling and is a notable addition to any vintage book collection...
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved statue of a bull ca. 1900 The antique Black Forest carving of a bull which is chafing on a tree stump. It was made most pro...
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique 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 Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Oil on Board Painting 'Winter Scene' by J.Orloff
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century oil on board painting 'Winter scene' Made in Russia by Russian artist Jwan Petowitsch Orloff Jwan Petowitsch Orloff (1815 - 1861) was a Russian painter. The painting depicting the winter outdoor scene with a horse - drawn carriage and running away from the two wolves...
Category

Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hanne Dreutler for Studio Arhus, Glass Art Object, Sweden
By Hannelore Dreutler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Hanne Dreutler for Studio Arhus, glass object, Sweden.   
Category

1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass

Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden horse in original paint.
Category

19th Century French Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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