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Item Ships From: Europe
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Illuminated Letter N, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal bod...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Still Life with Fruits, Oil Painting on Canvas, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Still Life with Fruits, oil painting on canvas, Germany 1950s
An impressive Biedermeier style still life painting depicting diverse fruits like plums, grapes or peaches. Painted in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
German HB Oktoberfest Beer Stein - Original King 2 - 2Y379
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic German HB (Hofbräuhaus) Oktoberfest beer stein, crafted by Original King, is a wonderful collector's piece celebrating traditional Bavarian beer...
Category
20th Century French Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$239 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative appeal. The piece shows a rich, weathered patina that speaks to its long history a...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Foam
Vintage Toy Car, Schuco Patent 2001625, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 2001625 car is a vintage toy made in Germany in 1950s.
Schuco Patent 2001625 model.
The clockwork works, even though it is a bit slow.
Original key not incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures.
A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs. Dovecote, pretty fences, a bench, a parrot tree, a birdcage, a plant Stand, a fountain, farm animals and lots of human figures in Edwardian clothing
about:
29 trees (trees shrubs, palmtrees)
11 decorative fences
2 arches
18 figures (girl with dog, a couple, lady with...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Tin
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bull Ceramic by Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha, 1960s
By Kurt Tschörner, Ruscha
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramics in the shape of a bull by Kurt Tschörner
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's
Very nice decorative sculpture.
Beautiful black and shade of red.
Late work from Southern Gabon.
Repo...
Category
1980s Gabonese Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Large Studio Pottery Vase, USA 1960s
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Large studio glazed earthenware vase.
Quality american mid century modern work.
Outstanding glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category
20th Century African Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form
A very unusual and quirky example of an early 20th century English folk art articulated weighted jaw toy dog. Made from ...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Faux Leather
21st Century Hook Magazine Holder Leather Basket with Fabric Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pinetti elegant basket made with upcycled leather with inside fabric in linen and cotton is part of Hook collection.
The frame is composed of a grid-like structure of leather belts ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
Early 20th century fairground figure Pierre Jean Marie Laval
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure
An early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure in the form of Pierre Jean Marie Laval , i...
Category
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Blue Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potter Jacques Vilain 20th Century
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Vilain
Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970
Blue ceramic glaze color
Electrical system is new
Original perfect condition
Ceram...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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 Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Eskimo Model Kayak, Wood Covered with Seal Skin, Lined with Bone
Located in Leuven , BE
What makes this model so special is that all the hunting devices are still present: spears, harpoons, spear thrower, wood float board, and bladder, paddles and other equipment used for seal hunting. Please note how well these are made in a stunning combination of wood and bone and lashed on deck under bone and sinew spear securers. Despite the kayak frame...
Category
1930s American Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps.
Beautiful gray patina from the years in the sun.
Made...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Quite simple this is an amazing decorative object, encased in a 19th century glass and pine display, a handmade paper model of an Indian grocery shop, with wooden hand painted elephant and working man at the steps. Spencer and Co...
Category
1890s Indian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Oil Painting With Kids
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish naive oil painting with the original frame, from the 2nd part of the 19th Century.
This folk art work on canvas represents kids and a dog playing by a courtyard, opening the...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Swedish Pillar Console Tables, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Narrow Scraped Two Pillar Console Tables, Sweden, circa 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Ceramic Mask by N Dala, Congo, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ceramic mask by N. Dala. Democratic Republic of the Congo
Perfect original conditions, 1975.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Don Filippo Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
The bold Don Filippo Vase is part of a remarkable range of mythology inspired vases, crafted entirely by hand. Painted all over in a dark midnight blue with a matt finish, the ancien...
Category
2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
$1,806 / item
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 Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
System stick: stick with the function of scissors for pruning plants. Bamboo barrel, ivory and metal knob. A brush is inserted into the knob to clean the scissors after use. Inside t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Moorish Heads Vases Collection "Catania", Set of 2 Pieces, Handmade in Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Kendo Mask & Bust Protection Japan 1930s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kendo mask and bust protection.
Japan 1930s.
Very good patina.
In original good condition
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rope, Wood
Antique Pair of Hand-Painted Earthenware Wall Plates Landscape with Deer / Stag
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizeable and decorative wall plates depicting wildlife in the mountains.
These are not your average, transfer printed wall plaques or plates. These sizeable plates each come with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Eight Small Porcelain Mugs, Friars, Various Measures, Italian and German
Located in Roma, IT
Eight small porcelain mugs. Friars. Various measures, Italian and German.
A piece has some chipping
The largest piece is 19 cm tall,
the smallest 6 cm.
Category
20th Century European Other Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Leather Rectangular Tissue Box with Chrome Profile Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Masterful artisanal craftsmanship.
Pinetti rectangular tissue box, made in ABS with chrome or gold finishing is covered with genuine waterproof leather and is available with gold ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Truck & trailer of wood "Houthandel".
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"I came to love it" by Danish artist Boris de Freitas year 2001
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Boris de Freitas has been painting since the early 1990´s. The pictures often dwell in a spiritual expression towards an image of forever being
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Illuminated Letter D, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter D was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal ...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
A genuine English mid-20th Century double sided hand painted fairground sign. Better Game, Better Sport, Better Tr...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s
An antique bell belt with eight brass bells from the Tyrolian Alps ca. 1900s. Bell belts are used to locate goats or sheep ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Poya painting on wood by Laurent Mussillier
Located in grand Lancy, CH
poya painted on a wooden cabinet door by the Swiss painter born in 1915 in Villars sur Glane, Gruyere region, the poyas were often commissions fro...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
English Jigger Doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved folk art English jigger doll example. Carved from pine and joined with brass supports. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate ‘toys’ for adults or children. Obtained from a private collection in London and untouched in form with all its original featured intact. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
$1,728
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1990-2000.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris
This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...
Category
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painted detail with metal support hinges when the figure is knocked off...
Category
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Brown Ash Glazed Teapot and Cover
By Mike Dodd
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish English studio pottery teapot and cover decorated in brown ash glazes by renowned potter Mike Dodd (English, b. 1943) and dating from t...
Category
20th Century English Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
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 Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Bowling Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
More than a game.
Masterfully handcrafted with precious canaletto walnut wood Pinetti portable Bowling set is enriched with leather details and satin brass finish. A sophisticated...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Wooden Carved Victorian Lady Wall Plaque, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A lovely wooden wall application depicting a Victorian lady with grapes and wine leaves in her hair. Handcarved circa 1920 in Germany.
Measures: width: 5.71" (14.5cm)
Height: 7.87" (...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage school education display Die Baumwolle (Cotton) by Josef Galler, Germany
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage school education display Die Baumwolle (Cotton) by Josef Galler made in Germany in the 1960s.
Josef Galler the German creator of educational displays and school manuals on va...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Wood
Donna Assunta Blue Oltremare Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold in its simplicity, this anthropomorphic terracotta vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish history. Depicting the stately elegance of a moor lady, the artistry of the piece is exemplified in the intricate detailing of the sinuous headdress, jeweled crown...
Category
2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
$1,351 / item
Regency Gilt Overmantle Mirror 1810 Classical Adams
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Gilt over mantle mirror circa 1810
Three Sectional Mirror has Adams urn motif on top with garlands
Ideal for above a mantle piece
We bought them from...
Category
1810s Regency Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
By Robert Deblander
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990.
H : 6.9 x 4.3 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Cast Stone Statue of Diana
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Cast Stone Statue of Diana
A Large reconstituted stone Statue of Diana, Diana is the goddess of the countryside and hunters, she sitting on a t...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Greek Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Cast Stone
Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 250 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 250 by Mohebban
Dimensions: D 250 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal and unstopp...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
An antique pair of Black Forest candle holders with pewter base and spouts. Each made with an origin...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rustic Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Pouch or Evening Bag, Handbag Black Silk, Silver Sequins ca. 1920
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique, likely French – small pouch from black silk at the outside.
The embroidery appears to be from genuine silver sequins, as it weights quite heavy, but the material r...
Category
Early 20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Traditional Carnival Mask from Lazarim, Portugal
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Carved from natural alder wood, this mask depicts a vampire and is typically worn by villagers during the Entrudo festivities. Known as one of Portugal's most traditional Carnivals, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war dominos 31
A good example of a late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of 31 dominos, in a sliding painted ...
Category
1850s French Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bone
21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Stands out for its simplicity.
An umbrella stand with cylindrical silhouette ideal to give a stylish addition to any hallway. Covered with a soft grained or woven leather our umbr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CARVED PANEL
Depicting a dramatic biblical scene, possibly related to the Old Testament story of Abraham and Issac. A younger figure is depicted on their knees praying, whi...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Wooden Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A set of two wooden Wabi Sabi bowls from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Lagerst bowl: Ø34 cm, H: 19 cm
Smallest bowl...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene After Josef Ringeisen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen
A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian for...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
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