France - Folk Art

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

Add vintage charm to your collection with this antique ceramic pitcher, marked "Propriété JPV" and adorned with an elegant floral motif. Crafted in the 20th century, it stands 11.61 ...

Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), painting, Creased paper, Signed lower right, circa 2000, France. Measures: Height 115 cm, Width 90 cm Jean Da Milano is an abstract painter from Nice who was cradled by the rich breeding ground of the School of Nice and its artists. Active from the 1960s to the 2008s, his works were forgotten and rediscovered by the HARTER Gallery, which today highlights his touch. According to Agnès Roux, Honorary Secretary for Culture, “Jean Da Milano is one of those modest painters who knew how to develop abstract painting alongside his contemporaries. In an infinite world, the Kinetic object on an astral background gradually transforms into a pictorial relief, where the painting falsely becomes painting and invisibly paper. The humility of its formats does not give the work the fullness it deserves. But the almighty gaze of the spectator engenders the feelings and sensations of a cosmogonic painting steeped in universality ". We indeed observe in his work an evolution which begins with an almost cosmic painting in the 70s, then what we could qualify as “implosions” in the 80s and finally, a real research on paper and pictorial relief. in the 2000s. According to Georges Braque "Everyone is a creator, the viewer is himself a creator, it is the way of seeing that gives life to the object. " Personal exhibitions: - 1992: Golden Gallery Nice - 1988: Acropolis Nice - 1982: Municipal Gallery Renoir Nice - 1977: Municipal Museum Saint-Paul-de-Vence Collective exhibitions: - 1992: Golden Gallery - 1991: Golden Gallery - 1990: Golden Gallery - Art Jonction - 1989: Nice university center - 1987: Acropolis - 1985: Chapel of Mercy Vallauris - 1984: CIAC Paris and Chapelle des Pénitents in Péone - 1983: Art Expo Dallas Texas and Art Expo New York - 1980: Galerie Waterlot Nice - 1971: Necrolium Nice - 1970: Maison de la Culture Magnan Nice and Musée de la Salle Marine Nice - 1969: Galerie Le Nombre d´Or Nice - 1968: Musée de la Salle Marine Nice and Galerie Salmon Nice - 1966: Paul Langevin Biot school group - 1965: Chapelle St Esprit...

This exquisite original mid-20th century engraving by Robert Denys, titled "Vers le Pré" (To the Meadow), presents a lyrical pastoral scene brimming with rustic charm. Signed by the ...

Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 7.7 x 13.9 x 2.7 inches.

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 rare vintage trinket dish from Vallauris is a charming piece crafted in the shape of a basket and adorned with delightful fruit decor. A perf...

Exquisite Vintage Venetian “Medico della Peste” Mask in Gilt and Black Lacquer This stunning Venetian full face mask is a beautiful work of craftsmanship, perfect for collectors or as a decorative piece. This striking vintage Venetian mask...

Elegant and rare gilt bronze by Tim Orr. Really precious abstract bronze represanting 2 abstract bodies, circa 1970 Signed under the base Dimensions : 12x24x10cm

Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.

Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.6 x 17.7 x 31.7 inches.

Dive into history with this antique book, 1914–1918 L'Épopée Belge dans la Grande Guerre, Tome 2. Written in French by Les combattants belges, this volume vividly chronicles Belgium'...

This vase is made of glazed terracotta. African work. Circa 1950.

Large studio glazed earthenware vase. Quality american mid century modern work. Outstanding glaze.

Glazed ceramic cup by Elisabeth Joulia. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 7.9’ x 15.3’ inches.

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...

This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...

This handmade vintage ceramic ashtray, titled "Cofac Souvenir d'Alsace" and signed by Feabe, is a charming decorative piece. Measuring 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height, 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)...

Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 13.9’ x 4.3’ x 9.2’ inches.

Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 19.9’ x 7.7’ x 10’ inches.

An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.

Important ceramic table lamp. Made in France, circa 1970. Shiny black ceramic glaze. No signature. Excellent original condition. Dim...

Step into photographic history with this vintage Agfa isa-Rapid 1 camera from the 20th century, accompanied by its original case. Compact and lightweight, it measures 2.76 in x 4.33 ...

Albert CHUBAC (1925-2008), signed, circa 1960, France, mixed media on paper. Height: 100 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 5 cm. Last painter of the school of Nice. This is an importan...

Silhouette From a traveling cinema 1980-1997 Print on cardboard, wooden backing Dimensions Laurel : 177 x 60 Dimensions Hardy : 186 x 70.  

A stoneware vase with white glaze decoration by the workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France. Signature at the base. Perfect original conditions, circa 1980-1990.

Beautiful lacquered paper mache box decorated with imaginary animals (that look like cats) and plant motifs. The box seems to take the shape of a vege...

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...

Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture, meticulously crafted from a raw wooden log, depicts two faces on two different side...

A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne. Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. 1964.

This large hand-painted Longchamp fish platter, featuring an exquisite enamel and crackle glaze finish, is a beautiful addition to any dining collection. Measuring 22.2 inches (56.5 ...

Tim Orr Incredible gilt bronze sculpture representing a couple. Excellent original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions: 22 x 9 x 9 cm.

Beautiful and rare 19th-century domino set made by a prisoner of war in the 1820s. Entirely hand-carved and painted, depicting a bourgeois, young women, seascapes, bouquets of flower...

This elegant decorative plate, titled "Métier du Vieux Paris – Chiffonnier," is a beautiful example of Italian craftsmanship by Primula. Measuring 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in height and 1...

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...

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.

A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Lion" under the base, circa 1920-1930.

Brown and white glazed stoneware vase by Jean Besnard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930. H : 8.7’ x 6.3’ inches.

This rare vintage collection of Le Musée des Annales magazine spans from 1896 to 1904, capturing an era of political and literary history through numerous engravings and musical scor...

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Composition, Mixed media on paper, Signed lower right, Framed, circa 1980, France. Measures : Width 50 cm, Height 65 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, 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...

Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 11.4’ x 2.9’ x 9.8’ inches.

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...

A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ". Circa 1920.  

« Kambi » table in raw stoneware with white glazed top by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed. 2023.

Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...

Orange and brown glazed ceramic vase by Joseph Talbot. Artist’s monogram under the base. Circa 1940-1950. H : 18.9’ x 9.1’ inches.

This beautiful ceramic plate by Sarreguemines features an exquisite design depicting the head of an African woman. Measuring 9.1 inches (23 cm) in diameter and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in hei...

Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 360 by Mohebban Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm Materials: Wool. The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal and...

A ceramic cup by André Rozay ( 1913-1991) to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Rozay". Circa 1946. Unique piece.

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.4’ x 10.4’ x 8.7’ inches.

Small ceramic vase by Ruelland, signed

Accolay vase, circa 1960 the color is pink / brown.

Carved boxwood spoon, likely from the late 19th century, handcrafted in France as a monoxylous piece with a beautiful patina. Fine example of French folk...

A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.

A magnificent antique wooden nutcracker, a true piece of folk art from the early 20th century. Crafted with exceptional artisanal skill, thi...

This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price. Dan masks have...

Elevate your collection with this striking 20th-century crucifix, crafted from regule (a type of metal alloy) and wood. This piece is perfect for those with an appreciation for relig...

This late 19th-century French engraving portrays the inspiring figure of Saint Geneviève uplifting the spirits of Parisians during a challenging time in French history. Crafted by no...

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17 cm, depth 14 cm.

This vintage 20th-century deep porcelain dish showcases a charming Fragonard-style design, making it an exquisite piece of decorative tableware. Measuring 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) in heig...