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Item Ships From: Illinois
Early 20th Century Scottish Bagpiper's Bonnet on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful yet strong early 20th century Scottish bagpiper's bonnet with a woven wool checkerboard headband and decorated with a large black ostrich feather plume and a white feather hackle, mounted on a turned wood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Facade Ornament from Western Methodist Book Exchange
Located in Chicago, IL
Terra cotta facade ornament from Western Methodist book exchange. Designed by Kristian Schneider. Includes new custom base. Rare.
Category
1890s North American Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Oak Musicians
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of carved oak musicians. Includes new custom iron bases. Great quality.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Rather Large Vintage Beaver Sign from a Zoo
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large and whimsical mid-20th century American beaver sign from a Wisconsin zoo. The sign composed of two thin sheets of steel with a thin sheet of plywood sandwiched between...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
American Folk Art Carved Cat Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and bold 20th century American Folk Art cared wood sculpture depicting a stylized seated cat with a long neck, expressive face, and a beautiful chip carved surface. It cr...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
15th Century French Carved Limestone Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare 15th century French carved limestone fragment depicting the back of a man's head with a wavy hair texture, and mounted on a c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Easel Style Chalkboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Easel style chalkboard for little students and artists. Very fun.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Slate, Metal
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Composition California State Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
Composition seal from the state of California. From a TV courtroom drama.
Category
1980s American Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Cherub Carved from Wood with Polychrome & Gilt
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Action Sports Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought iron ACTION SPORTS sign.
Category
1960s French Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pink Hand Catchall Sculpture Studio Pottery by Unknown American Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade large pink hand sculpture/catchall by unknown American artist. Oversized, goofy and in your face. The soft touch of clay adds some life to th...
Category
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Time Clock Bell from the Moto Guzzi Factory
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze, iron, and pine time clock bell from the Moto Guzzi factory.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Collection of Five 19th Century Chinese Root Wood Brush Washers
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and rare collection of five 19th century Chinese wabi sabi root wood scholar's brush washers, each carved from the root ball of a bamboo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Vintage Drill Bit Tool Display
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century American set of 32 steel large drill bits mounted on a wood base, originally used in a workshop, but brought into...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
"Senzo Titulo 'Michelangelo Antonioni'" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an exercise in imagining the future through the lens of the past – or vice versa.
Built from found materials collected over the years, the car's futuristic form is layered with personal memories and keepsakes from the past. The most minute of details is always intentional – from the weathered finish to the fictitious sponsor to the miniaturized furnishings of the cramped interior.
This coloful vehicle entitled “Senzo Titulo” is a play upon the 1964 film "Il Deserto Rosso," or "Red Desert," by Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
This small olla jar is a beautiful example of Mesoamerican pottery, decorated with red, white, and orange slip in the style of Chupícuaro ware. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mirror from the Belen Garden Opera House
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron, tile, and mirror sign panel from the Belen Garden Opera House.
Category
1930s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Carved Statue of a Saint
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved statue of a saint with great patina on newer stand.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bentwood & Wire Separating Sieve
Located in Chicago, IL
Round bentwood and wire separating sieve. Probably for grain.
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Abstract Hand Carved Statuarietto Marble Sculpture, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract sculpture hand carved from a beautiful Statuarietto white marble with striking gray veining. We love the organic curves, freeform shape and textural details on this vinta...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Marble
1950’s Liquor Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s single sided Liquor neon and porcelain sign. New transformer and new wiring. It does work.
Category
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Bronze Medallion of Henry Baer
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze medallion of Henry Baer. Famous for design of the Puck Building in NYC!
Category
1890s American Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Dan Peoples Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic modernist early 20th century Dan Peoples stool from Ivory Coast, carved from one piece of wood with a simple hourglass form, and the most wonderful p...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wood, Gesso, and Silver Leaf Reliquary
Located in Chicago, IL
Gesso, wood and silver leaf reliquary with window and door. Cool.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
Petite Pre-Columbian Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibiting a rich patina and a beautifully irregular pattern of pitted wear, this petite redware olla vessel shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. The vessel has a glob...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Apache Tray Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Native American Apache tray basket constructed from hand-woven willow and devil's claw with a slightly darker willow band aro...
Category
1920s American Native American Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Bronze & Iron Two Arm Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze & Iron two arm scale on a newer wood base.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Nupe Spiral Support Post
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Hand-Made Iron Rooster
Located in Chicago, IL
A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and beautiful rusted finish. Perfect indoors or out!
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Carved Statue of a Saint
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved statue of a saint with original patina.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nupe Spiral Support Post
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wood, Iron and Enamel "Jefe" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood, iron and enamel "Jefe" sign. "Jefe" means boss. From a Buenos Aires railway station. For your bossman/woman.
Category
1920s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
1930’s Enamel And Neon Braumeister Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s enamel and neon sign Milwaukee’s Choicest Braumeister Beer Sign. New transformer and new wiring. Please note that it will be additional fee for shipping crate.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze sculpture of mother and child. Signed.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Composition Maquette for a Fountain
Located in Chicago, IL
Composition maquette for a fountain. Putti/angel riding a mythical sea creature. This maquette was used to model the bronze castings for a fountain.
Category
1910s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Wood Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Don't let your eyes fool you, you're not looking at a boring iron chain. This is a stunning early 20th century American Folk Art fourteen foot long wooden chain...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wall Mounted Telephone Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mounted telephone sign on an iron bracket. Old school and very fun!
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Wood and Iron Hand Painted "Jefe" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood and iron hand painted "Jefe" sign. "Jefe" means boss. From a Buenos Aires railway station. For your boss lady/man.
Category
1920s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1950’s Neon Sign Diner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s neon sign Diner. It has new transformer and new wiring. Please note that this sign needs to be created for shipping. There will be fee to make ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
1950’s Enamel and Neon TV Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s enamel and glass TV sign. It has new transformer and new wiring. There will be Additional fee for shipping crate.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage American Canada Goose decoys on custom stands. The geese are constructed with a carved wood and painted head, and a painted tin body.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Jalisco Kneeling Female Figure, ca. 400 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
This commanding earthenware figure is attributed to the Jalisco region of Western Mexico and dates to ca. 400 AD. Possibly depicting an ancestor, warrior, or mythical person, the fig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...
Category
18th Century French Primitive Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
Category
19th Century French Primitive Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20th Century Shipibo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 20th century Amazonian Shipibo pot hand-built from clay, decorated with wide red and orange lines, and glazed with the sap of a tree. Members of...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Tribal Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Anatomy Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand drawn anatomy poster.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
20th Century American Folk Art Carved Stop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century American Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood stop sign mounted on a custom steel stand.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malian Primitive Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Ram Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Terra cotta ram head panel.
Category
1930s American Vintage Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Pressed Zinc Facade Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pressed zinc exterior panel from the Red Cross building.
Category
20th Century Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Terra Cotta Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare terra cotta mask from a temple.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Blacksmith's Sign on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and striking 20th century American blacksmith's sign with an arm swinging a hammer against a block of metal on an anvil, and with sparks flying from the impact. We've had this...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Illinois - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
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