France - Folk Art

Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...

Wall ceramic dish by Jacques Poussine & Pat Rowland. Two position on the wall. Abstract bird decoration. France, 1970s

Discover this intriguing lot of three vintage books, featuring a diverse selection of titles that offer a glimpse into classic literature. Each book in this collection is in good con...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2015. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world...

Silhouette From a traveling cinema 1980-1997 Print on cardboard, wooden backing Dimensions: 185 x 63 cm.

A huge carved oxen yoke, dating back to the 19th century, is a beautiful example of Alpine folk craftsmanship. Its intricate carvings and rustic charm make it a truly captivating dec...

A wall ceramic sculpture with white and green glazes decoration. In the style of sainte radegonde. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.

Large tubular vase « Bambou » in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 30.3’ X 6.3’ X 5.1’ inches.

Important sculpture with wings in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Handwritten signature of the artist. Unique piece. 2022. H : 23.6’ x 7.08’ x 7.08’ inches.

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

Add a touch of authentic French charm to your home with this antique console table in fruitwood, dating from the late 19th century. Sourced from a former wine cellar in the Loire Val...

A pair of ceramic vases by Charles-Henri Guieba with geometrical decoration. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Each piece is signed under the base. Unique piece. 2022.

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world”. Femininity and sensuality are exalted. Inspired by the body, before and after birth, or simply the sea, the parts of the sculpture conjugate around a mysterious interior cavity, secret and troubling. The interior wall doesn’t correspond to the exterior, and has its own volumes, deformities, and intimacy. The pieces present two kinds of interior: one open, and partially uncovered, the other totally hidden inside. The differences of their respective deformation reinforce the impression of life : the subjective representation of muscles and bones, of bulges pushed by an interior force, like a visceral movement of respiration. The surface of the ceramic is crackled but soft and fine, even reflecting light like the skin. The nuances of color reinforce the expression of sensuality. The alignment of technique and what it causes one to see and feel has rarely been so intimately successful. Wayne Fischer perfected his technique in the 1970s and has remained faithful to it. He adds fibers to porcelain clay that has been chosen for its whiteness to create and accentuate volume around empty space, by assembling slabs or thrown pieces. Then, he makes another piece that takes its place inside; both parts are formed with no hand...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

A ceramic vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under conditions. Circa 1970-1980.

Albert Chubac (1920-2008), Composition, Oil on canvas, signed, circa 1960, France, Measures : Height: 97 cm, width: 131 cm, depth: 2,5 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 192...

A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.

Bram Bogart (1921-2012), Abstract composition, Painting, mixed-media, Signed on the bottom right and at the back, With modern frame, Belgium, 1991. Measures: Height 60 cm, width 80 cm. Bram Bogart (July 12, 1921 – May 2, 2012) was a Belgian expressionist...

Sculpture in bronze figuring a stylized African warrior composed by wheelworks, bolts and nuts. He wears a necklace around his neck and a large headdress in orange lacquered iron wir...

A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.

A ceramic pitcher with glaze decoration by Accolay. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1960-1970.

Chessboard, contemporary design, solid oak & valchromat, XXIst century. Chessboard in solid oak and valchromat, contemporary French cabinetmaking, 21st century. Production time: 4 t...

Vision 2000 chain Design: Thilo Oerke For Rosita Germany - K7 - amplifier - tuner - bluetooth Perfect condition 1971 H 90 x diam 60 x diam base 55 cms Ref PM/9 12500 euros

A big ceramic vase to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. circa 1970. Signed at the base.

A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.

A remarkable catchall, emblematic of mid-20th century French folk art, stands out for its ingenious use of half a fruit tree trunk, likely from a cherry tree. This particular trunk s...

This narrative and dynamic lithograph, signed by Scott Leighton, captures a lively moment from rural life in the 19th century. Depicting a vibrant and a...

A sharpening stone case, a monoxylous work of French folk art from the early 20th century. Hand-carved walnut wood, a superb and rare decorative object

An unique and extraordinary ceramic sink by Michelle Hartmann (Born in 1936) "Michell" . "Les 2 Potiers". Perfect original conditions, circa 1970-...

Green ceramic vide de poche by Chambost

Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970. Measures: 50 x 65 cm.

Luxury Round Blue Oceano D250 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 250 cm Materials: Wool. The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the encounter betw...

TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...

Luxury Rectangular Blue Oceano 300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 230 cm Materials: Wool. The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the e...

Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 400 by Mohebban Dimensions: W 400 x L 310 cm Materials: Wool. The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal an...

Artisan Greige Pure 300 Rectangular Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 200 cm Materials: Bamboo Silk The Pure collection is made of fine hand-spun and ...

Vintage St Clément "Barbotine" Fruit Bowl This is a vintage fruit bowl or compote dish from St Clément, a renowned French pottery. Dating to the 20th century, the piece is made from ...

Vintage St Amand Ceramic Sauce Boat Set This is a vintage ceramic sauce boat and underplate set from St Amand, France, a region known for its quality earthenware. Dating to the 20th ...

Vintage Glass Wine Decanter This is a vintage glass wine decanter from the 20th century. The decanter has a classic form with a wide, bulbous body and a long, narrow neck, designed t...

Vintage French "Barbotine" Floral Earthenware Set This is a vintage basin and water jug set, made from "faïence barbotine" earthenware in Central France. The set features a charming ...

Vintage French Adjustable Wooden Stool This is a handmade vintage adjustable tripod stool from France, dating to the mid-20th century, specifically the 1940s. The stool is an origina...

This beautiful ceramic object is emblematic of the work of Mithé Espelt, a French artist who embellishes the everyday with her refined, luminous objects. Crackled gilding is one of t...

Elevate your collection with this captivating pair of vintage handpainted wooden spoons, featuring a traditional design reminiscent of a rich cultural heritage. These sizeable spoons...

Step into the world of vintage nostalgia with this delightful set of 3 suspenders from the USSR, crafted with a timeless charm that reflects the fashion essence of the 1970s. Each pair of suspenders carries its unique allure, evoking memories of the bygone era. The first pair, in a vibrant blue color, features an adorable image of cartoon children playing football, adding a playful touch to your outfit. Measuring approximately 70cm, these blue suspenders provide a comfortable and secure fit for your pants. The second pair, in eye-catching red, also showcases the delightful image of cartoon children playing football, continuing the nostalgic theme. With a length of approximately 57cm (when stretched), these red suspenders ensure a snug and adjustable fit with their elastic design. The third pair, in a striking black and white pattern reminiscent of a chessboard, exudes a touch of sophistication and style. These suspenders measure around 67cm and are sure to captivate attention with their unique design. In original good condition, these vintage suspenders have been preserved impeccably, attesting to their enduring quality and functionality. Perfect for collectors of vintage fashion, lovers of classic elegance, or anyone seeking unique accessories, this set of 3 suspenders from the 1970s USSR is a delightful find. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history and let the blue, red, and black-and-white suspenders add a nostalgic flair to your wardrobe. Add this set of vintage suspenders to your collection and let their timeless charm elevate your style. Celebrate the allure of authentic vintage fashion...

Cut, engraved and gilt panel in lead representing a armed horserider. His armour is highlighted with gilt lines. The ground is also gilt as weel as one flower which come off the styl...

Isola Terrazze Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: W 300 x L 260 cm Materials: Wool. With Terrazze, the collaboration between Mohebban and Elena Caponi, which began with the Nomadismi colle...

Very rare Captain Haddock puppet HERGÉ, Georges Remi dit (1907-1983) Leblon Delienne 1986 Dimensions: h80 x w36 x d5 cm Wool / leather / resin Very good condition, 300 copies,...

Grey Inès Rug by HARTO Dimensions: W 170 x D 1.5 x H 240 cm. Materials: 100% pure New Zealand wool hand tufted. Weight: 15.0 kg Ultra contemporary with its cut-out shape and large ...

MICHEL AROUTCHEFF "Daddy" of the mythical rocket, from Tintin, with a red and white checkerboard. "NESTOR BURMA " Casse pipe à la nation " (Breaking pipe to the nation) Bumper car...

Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), Painting, Creased Kraft paper and collage, mixed media, Signed lower right, circa 2000, France. Measures : Height 100...

Algerian Company Poster - Henri Villain Lithography Print Devambez 1920 Signed Henri Villain 117x79cm Note: a slightly bent corner

Splendide sculpture par Pol Spilliaert en marbre noir de Belgique. Superbe présence, très jolie ronde bosse. Chaque pan de la sculpture est travaillée. Elle provient de son atelier.

TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top h...

Michel Aroutcheff "Daddy" of the mythical rocket, from Tintin, with a red and white checkerboard. "CORTO MALTESE". Resin, wood and metal car. Num...

Albert Chubac, Painting on canvas, airbrush, iron and wood, signed and dated 1964 in the right corner, France. Measures: Height 97 cm, width 130 cm, depth 3 cm. Albert Chubac was b...

ARS10 Spirou & Fantasio « Le gri-gri du Nikolo-Koba » Citroën Méhari 1969 @J C Fournier 101/299 Dimensions carton :57x24,5x23,5cm Dimensions : 30x13,5x15cm Réf : Prix : 790€

Artisan Greige Cord Pure 250 Round Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban Dimensions: D 250 cm Materials: Bamboo Silk The Pure collection is made of fine hand-spun and hand-wove...