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Item Ships From: Europe
Vintage Military Toy Car by France Jouets – Used Condition - 2Y38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage military toy car from France Jouets. This classic collectible is a testament to mid-20th-century cra...
Category
20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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 a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage wooden toy Pinocchio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing jointed wooden doll, hand painted Pinocchio, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches
Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches
Depth: 9 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 14 Traditional Spanish Christmas Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 14 traditional Spanish Christmas figures. Made out of metal. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Jules Verne "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" - Second Part, Hetzel Edition - 2Y81
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A classic from Jules Verne, "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" (Second Part), published by Hetzel. This vintage edition is in good condition, featuring slight wear on the cover and spine. ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Bust of Antinous Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This handmade work is a reproduction of a piece currently housed in the British Museum in London. The bust of the young, Ancient Greek hero Antinous is fa...
Category
2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Original Vintage Post Modern Advertising Sign For Memphis Group At Liberty & Co
By Memphis Milano, Liberty & Co., Memphis Group
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
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...
Category
1870s Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of slate animal grave markers, these appear to of all been from the same family/estate/property. Likely all working animals and much loved.
All initialed and dated to...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Slate
18th Century Old Masters Oil Painting Attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France
Located in Traversetolo, IT
18th century old masters oil painting attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France. View of a Mediterranean port at sunset. Great pi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
THUN Bozen South Tirol huge wall plate Italy traditional pottery hand painted
Located in Landshut, BY
Huge (Ø 33cm) and heavy (1521grs)
Traditional South Tyrolian Wall Plate
Manufactured by THUN Bozen
History of the company
The company was founded in 1950 by Count Otmar and Cou...
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
A Large Antique Stone Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large unique stone mortar from France, c. late 1800s. Heavy patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Antonia Campi, Bathroom set
By Antonia Campi
Located in London, GB
1965
For Richard Ginori
Sink H99 x W76 x D53
Bidet H39 x W37 x D58
W.C. H38 x W36 x D47 cm
Category
20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Flag 1953
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953.
Due To The Size This Flag Would Have Been Designed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antiques XIXth century painted sicilian woman's head jug or vase 1850
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
XIXth century - Sicily
Antiques XIXth century woman's head jug or vase
Painted ceramic
Original vintage condition
Realised circa 1850
height 23 cm
Large 14 cm
Depth 12 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Combination Board Game of Marble Solitaire and Tiddlywinks, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete combination board game of marble solitaire and tiddlywinks, dating to the early 20th century.
This is a most unusual and very de...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Leach Pottery, Large, Dolomite mug
By Leach Pottery
Located in London, GB
Stoneware
H10 x D7 cm
Category
20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
AR Tetradrachm Macedonia, Side, Alexander the Great, 325-320 BC
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse: enthroned Zeus left, eagle on outstretched right hand, scepter in left hand
FINE STYLE
Late lifetime or early...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Silver
French folk art painting
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French folk art painting , one part of the frame is missing
Category
1950s French Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Africain Wooden Ligbi Mask Protruding Plate on the Head, Ivory Coast 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Ligbi mask, with a protruding plate on the head engraved with decorative motifs.
Highlights of blue pigments and kaolin enhance this small mask, satin black patina.
The appearance is...
Category
1980s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Calderoni Gioielli. 800 Grade Silver Swan Sea Shell Sculpture
Located in London, GB
InA Vintage Calderoni Gioielli. 800 Grade Silver Swan Sea Shell Sculpture
Good Condition. Some Small Damage To Shell. Areas Of Silver Little Tarnished. Please See All Pictures.
Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm
“In Good Condition. Few Little Scuffs. Please See All Pictures.”
A vintage Calderoni Gioielli swan sculpture, crafted from 800-grade silver with an elegant natural sea shell body. This exquisite Italian decorative piece showcases masterful silversmithing, blending organic and metallic elements to create a timeless work of art.
Key Features:
Brand: Calderoni Gioielli
Material: 800-grade silver & natural sea shell
Design: Swan figure with sculpted silver head, neck, and base
Dimensions: 19 cm (H) x 14 cm (L)
Condition: Good – Some small damage to the shell, minor scuffs, and light silver tarnish (please review photos)
A rare and collectible Italian silver sculpture...
Category
20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Vintage Shooting Club Lodge Target Plaque German 1934, Carnival Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Shooting Lodge Target Plaque dated 1934. A rare and beautiful wooden shooting target plaque with inscriptions. This rare kings plaque was issued by a shooting club...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...
Category
1880s French Grand Tour Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
The Garage of FRANQUIN, SPIROU: TURBOT-RHINO 1 red 1957 -
Located in Saint ouen, FR
LE GARAGE DE FRANQUIN, SPIROU: TURBOT-RHINO 1 ROUGE 1957 - véhicule en résine 40 cm
Year of publication : 2016
Author : Franquin
Limited Edition : 233 copies
Depth : 40 cm
Material :...
Category
2010s Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Resin
Painting “Venice by Moonlight” by K. Nufer, Munich Late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Painting “Venice by Moonlight” by K. Nufer, Munich Late 19th Century
Magnificent antique painting in oil on canvas. Painted by K. Nufer Munich in the late 19th century. The painting...
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
20th Century Design Ceramic Pitcher by Benoist Favre French Decoration, 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre
Realised circa 1970
Original brown ceramic pitcher with decoration
Handmade production
Original perfect condition
Signed at ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Great Antique Black Forest Plaster Deer Head ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Horn, Wood, Plaster
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style White Lombardia Nightstand with foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia Nightstand.
Timeless frame with solid, contemporary lines rivisited with our whimsical fo...
Category
2010s Italian Other Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small hand--painted cabinet, dated 1736
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Small cabinet with 1 door. Hand painted with decorative floral motives.
Dated: 1738. Inside has 2 shelves, a small drawer is missing.
Category
1730s Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration and shooting lodge plaque. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Wo...
Category
1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Wooden Carved Fighting Stags by K. Bach, 1946
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A grandiose handcarved wood sculpture of fighting stags. Very detailed natural carving. Carved signature of K. Bach 1946.
Measures: Width: 23.62" (60cm)
Height: 7.48" (19cm)
Depth:...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Smokers Set German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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 smokers area. Made of hand carved wood and gla...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Handmade Bronze Cowbell From Switzerland 1850s
Located in Hannover, DE
This bell has a wonderful and very loud sound. Ideal for a large house to call all the residents out to eat or on your property in the country, the children will hear this sound from...
Category
1850s Swiss Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Enquiries Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920.
Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above single sided ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art antiques
A fine old Nepalese ritual mask of Shiva with moustache
Hard dense wood with aged patina and traces of pigments
Height 23 cm
Perio...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Australian boomerang, 19th century
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A 19th century boomerang from Australia.
Good patina and presented on a stand.
Category
Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base.
The symbol of the stag:
The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of reGeneration.
In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
Category
18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Wall Cupboard Cabinet. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1880 comes from Germany and features a finely carved work with distressed Mirrors.
It is a great example of the Tramp Art style, an art movement popular between the 1870s and the 1940s all around the world, particularly in Germany. It is characterized by the use of small pieces of wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to create utilitarian items such as boxes and picture frames. Artists use simple tools such as pocket knives...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's.
The chess p...
Category
Early 20th Century British Medieval Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Pine
19th century Carved wooden fairground horse by Limonaire Freres Paris
Located in Malton, GB
This a hugely decorative as well as collectible 19th century Fairground carousel horse by renowned makers Limonaire Freres. The Limonaire brothers were based in Paris and were well k...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad
Located in Skien, NO
This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...
Category
1810s Norwegian Rococo Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very good condition with minor age related flaws. These fabri...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Textile
La Redoute French Vintage Set of 6 Roses Flower Prints, Ideal Interiors Set
Located in Cirencester, GB
La Redoute
set of six French vintage color prints of roses
size: each print is 16 x 12.5 inches, unframed.
Condition report:
each print is in sound ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a robber or nobleman made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s.
This nutcracker feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Wood, Paint
20th Century Russian Orthodox Bronze and Enamel Cross
Located in DE
Wall or home cross.
Russian orthodox bronze and enamel cross.
Scene with Martha, Maria, Johannes, and Longinus underneath the cross and above the sk...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 20th Century Normandy Butter Churn – Wooden Decorative Piece - 2Y493
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century wooden butter churn from Normandy is a captivating relic of rural craftsmanship and history. Measuring 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) in height, 11.8 inches (30 cm) ...
Category
20th Century Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel 650 cm3 1970 (Steve McQueen)
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel
650 cm3 Circa 1970
De motor van Steve McQueen in “The Great Escape” .
Uitgeroepen tot Mooiste Motorfiets Andorra 2022
Category
1970s Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles - France - 1950s
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955.
Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Cash Register, “National”, circa 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cash register in nickel-plated chased brass with white marble edge. “National”, Dayton Ohio, USA, 1880-1910.
A very decorative object.
It works, but 100% functionality is not guaran...
Category
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, c. 1900-1930
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Set of 3 Decorative Swedish Folk Art Pieces, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted, c. 1900-1930
This charming set consists of three beautifully crafted decorative items: a large spoon, a sm...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Carousel Horse / Zebra, European Hand-Carved Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Detailed and expressive, this authentic handmade carousel / merry-go-round zebra demonstrates how popular or folk style sculpture can reach the level of high art. With its original p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite storage or jewelry box features hand-carved bas-relief detailing, showcasing expert craftsmanship. With its generous size and elegant design, this piece is perfect for...
Category
20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Glazed Faience Ushabti of the 26th Dynasty 664-525 BC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Glazed Faience Ushabti of the 26th Dynasty
Good condition, displayed on stand
An Egyptian ushabti, also known as shabti or shawabti, is a small funerary f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Faience
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Brenta Nightstands with gold-leaf tulip
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Brenta Nightstand with inside drawers.
A beautiful Venetian nightstand...
Category
2010s Italian Other Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Pram With Wicker Basket & Original Black Canopy From 1900s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique pram from around 1900 with wicker basket and original canopy. The pram stands on a beautifully curved metal frame with large spoked wheels and wh...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875.
Du...
Category
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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