France - Folk Art

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. ...

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 :...

This extraordinary 18th-century forged steel compass is a striking piece of historical craftsmanship. Once used by master builders to create the architectural wonders of the Gothic e...

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical design with a lattice pattern. This type of bracelet was worn or used by the...

This exquisite and rare large ceramic carafe, signed by Vallauris, features a beautiful hand-painted rose design that exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th century French ceramics...

A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.

This vintage 20th-century crucifix is a beautiful and reverent piece, featuring a wooden cross and a Christ figure made of spelter. It would make a meaningful addition to any religio...

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...

Benoist Favre Realised circa 1970 Original brown ceramic pitcher with decoration Handmade production Original perfect condition Signed at ...

Montreau Lohoof Realised in La Borne circa 1970 Original large stoneware ceramic tea pot Signed under the base : ML Original good conditions Measures: height 11 cm L...

An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.

Vide-poche by Roger Capron, black ceramic, signed

This set of 10 vintage dessert plates, titled "HF Swiss Landscape", showcases a charming Swiss-inspired design with intricate landscape motifs. Made in Italy, these plates bring a to...

Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of crafting bronze pieces to commemorate important figures from their culture or peop...

19th-century bronze currency bangle / Manilla with a fixed opening. Minimalist, simple design work with engraved geometrical circles and lines. This type of bracelet was used and wor...

This antique Art Nouveau tilt coffee pot, crafted by L.C, is a stunning example of early 20th-century metalwork. Its pierced (ajouré) design embodies the elegant, flowing lines chara...

A ceramic vase with pink and white glaze decoration attributed to " Céramique d 'Art de Bordeaux". Stamp signature under the base. Perfect original signature. Circa 1930.

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

Aroutcheff van ARARG JUVA 4 grey 31/50 Carton dimensions : 49x22,5x21cm Dimensions : 33x 14x12,5cm Ref: Price : 590€Aroutcheff van ARARG JUVA 4 grey 31/50 Carton dimensions : 49...

This is a vintage manekineko lucky cat. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is a couple so it will come as a pair (red cat and bleu cat). Dimensi...

This vintage 20th-century wooden sculpture, depicting an African couple, is a captivating piece of art. Measuring 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) in height, 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in length, and...

Stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 15.7 x 11.8 x 13.9 inches.

This vintage ceramic pitcher, labeled "Calvados," is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm) in height and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter, this elegant ...

This vintage Alsace stoneware mini pitcher is a charming collectible, featuring the German inscription "Aus Kuhlem Stein Trink Edlen Wein" (translated: "Drink noble wine from a cool ...

This vintage 20th-century German beer stein, made in Japan, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in height and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter, th...

Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002), Composition 1990, Black felt pen on paper, Dedicated: "Pour Jean-Claude Duret, Cordialement", Signed in the bottom right corner, Spain. Measures: 37 x...

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying in height and diameter, these columns are made of solid oak and are highly decorat...

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 6.7 x 5.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.

This beautiful large antique Asian vase features an elegant floral and traditional Asian design, with a signature at the base (to be identified). Crafted with intricate details, this...

Maya Signed under the base Colored stoneware ceramic pitcher Original good condition Red and blue colors Height 20 cm Large 16 cm

This vintage 20th-century Peugeot coffee grinder is a charming and functional piece of kitchenware that showcases traditional craftsmanship. Me...

Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.

Masque en céramique des poteries d'Accolay, France, années 1960. Masque signé au verso. Bon état. Dimensions : hauteur 27 cm, largeur 18 cm, profondeur 9 cm.

A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...

small ceramic round vase by Ruelland, signed

Lovely pair of French folk art decoys. Two Coots made out of cork and with wooden beaks. On the bottom you can see lead weights to keep them on place on the water. Very decorative an...

Carved wooden sculpture depicting a woman sacrificing holding an offering bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s There is a small old chip on the top, please refer to the photos. The numbers are the inventory numbers from Pennsylvania State University and Lehigh University. Exhibited: The Pennsylvania State University - Museum of Art permanent collection; The Lehigh University - Art Galleries permanent collection and the Provenance: The collection of Dr and Mrs. John E. Swanson. Dr John Swanson and his wife Marian lived from 1966 - 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University Of Ibadan, Nigeria. During their time in Africa the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120 pieces went on loan to The Pennsylvania State University Museum of Art, where they remained until 1978. In 1981 Dr Swanson passed away and his wife Marian never returned to Africa. In 1982 Mrs. Swanson lent 130 pieces to the Lehigh University Art Gallery where they remained until 1987. A few pieces were also lent to Lafayette College...

Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...

This vintage silk scarf by Auguste Renard features a charming golf theme, making it a stylish and unique addition to any wardrobe or collection. Measuring 27.6 inches (70 cm) in both...

This vintage 20th-century Italian ceramic vase, featuring a beautiful landscape decor, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm) in height and 5.5 inches...

This vintage 20th-century whisky dispenser, featuring a charming combination of wood and glass, is a unique addition to any barware collection. Measuring 7.1 inches (18 cm) in height...

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan is printed. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo frame, usual...

Discover the beauty of this elegant Syrian jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a luxurious red velvet interior. This rectangular, flat box is ideal for storing jewelry, ke...

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 ...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and ...

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns sym...

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Acrylic painting on cardboard, Stamped, France, circa 1960. Measures: Height 100 cm, width 140 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...

Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head, Yoruba People, circa 1960s. The numbers are the inventory numbers from Penn Stat...

La Borne Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970 Signed under the base Original perfect condition Sold without lampshade Ceramic measures...

This vintage French ceramic pitcher, signed Fchapmm, features a charming floral design with delicate hand-painted details. A beautifully crafted piece that captures the essence of tr...

A Snake Plate by Robert Picault Vallauris France 1960s. We thnik that the artist had fun : Front with the snake and behind with his signature. Report : A chip behind the plate ( Pl...

Marotte - head form original 19th century folk art ceramic figure Marotte Unique handmade piece Realised in Menigoutte - France Circa 1880 original good condition - see details ...

Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...

Wall ceramic mask, circa 1950 French midcentury ceramic mask with elegant black ceramic glaze color. Original perfect conditions Measures: Height 24 cm, large 22 cm, depth 7...

These vintage 20th-century bronze furniture fittings in the Empire style are a beautiful and decorative addition to any collection. Measuring 5.1 inches (13 cm) in height and 2.8 inc...

Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century. A Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store th...

This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with pottery and it was made around 1970s in Showa era. DImensions. 10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japa...