Texas - Folk Art
to
28
402
7,429
5,940
390
12
66
38
10
9
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
54
85
251
12
59
120
23
13
3
1
12
8
15
54
6
4
1
180
114
70
57
53
223
129
69
54
30
402
402
402
30
6
2
2
2
Item Ships From: Texas
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
17 inches Height with the shade.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Stained Glass
Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Measures: Height 8 inches , length 8 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders.
Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Unusual Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French round rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Measures: width / 11.5 inches.
height / 21 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Mid-Century Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Height / 16 inches.
17.5 by 12.5 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Rope
French Majolica Oranges Wall Pocket Perret Gentil Menton circa 1890
By Eugène Perret Gentil 1
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica oranges wall pocket signed Perret Gentil Menton circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Pottery Vase , circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase possibly Delaherche circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 Bottles available, sold separately.
Different sizes.
Category
1880s French Country Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina.
Handmade in East Africa, dating to around the late 19th / early 20th century, possibly earlier, this scarce, one-of-a-kind, museum quality work, features a richly detailed patinated bronze head and tail with etched textural elements, tall ears and faux ringed...
Category
Late 19th Century African Folk Art Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout.
Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d
Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d
Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses.
*Additional photos available upon request
We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector.
To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention.
Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off.
We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate.
Mythological History:
The golden deer...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Gustavian Period (1772-1809) country Swedish farmhouse hand carved pine rocking cradle / bassinet for decorative use only (today, it could be repurposed as a wonderful firew...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.
13 bottles available, sold separately.
Different sizes.
Category
1880s French Country Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham
Marked A &...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Rope Lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope lamp by Adrien by Audoux & Frida Minet.
French Riviera circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope
English Pub Sign, "Free House - The Lord Nelson"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a portrait painting of Lord Nelson in full regalia, entitled: Free House - The Lord Nelson.
A free house in Great Britain is a pu...
Category
20th Century English Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina.
Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a British brigantine or two-mast sailing ship featuring flags with St. George's cross, entitled: The Ship.
A very f...
Category
20th Century English Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Marble Chess Set
Located in Denton, TX
Black and white marble chess board. A classic for chess lovers that also looks great as a home decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Marble
$1,100
Pair of Late 16th-Early 17th Century Pinnacle Fragments
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of late 16th-early 17th century Pinnacle fragments in polychromed wood. Wonderful architectural elements as they are or perfectly suited to convert into lamps. T...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Agricultural Fragment
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 18th century agricultural fragment in wood and iron from the Southwest of France. Wonderful as a tabletop or countertop small pedestal to display a sculpture.
Category
18th Century French Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair Of Mid-Century Rope Oval Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Pair Of Mid-Century Rope Oval Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
21 inches H. , 13.5 inches W.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
18th Century Carved Venetian Polychromed Gondola Figurerhead
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century carved Venetian polychromed gondola figurerhead, realistically carved and painted, raised on a 6.5" diameter base.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming fine quality antique Victorian era object of vertu magnifying glass, custom made from various earlier elements.
English refinement, sophistication, and Victorian ele...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Black Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Black Rectangular Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960.
Height / 24 inches on 15 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes.
Made in Englan...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Rope Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small Mid-Century Rope Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
H / 12.5 inches , 13.5 by 13 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Rhodoid
Jorge Flores Mid Century abstract art piece
Located in Houston, TX
Large abstract piece entitled man and paper
Jorge Flores has earned several national and international awards and has exhibited in galleries around the ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to legendary carver Charles W. Dare Company (United States), now mounted on a custom r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Mid-19th Century Coq, Rooster
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome mid-19th century Coq - Rooster from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in zinc with fabulous patina. Now resting on its iron base. A terrific accent piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Large French Wicker Rooster, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French wicker rooster, Circa 1950.
Measures: Height / 19 inches.
Lenght / 23 inches.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wicker
Art Deco Pottery Vase Charles Greber, circa 1930
By Charles Greber
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930.
3 fantastic animals as handles.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Size: 13 inches diameter.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Mid-Century Rope Lantern Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope circular lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass.
Measures: Height / 10.5", 22.5" with the rope, diameter / 9".
Nautical style.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Glass
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope lamp Audoux Minet.
Measure: Height / 11.5 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope
American Folk Art Iron Flying Witch & Bat Motif Weathervane, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American folk Art iron fying witch & bat motif Weathervane, Museum Mounted
A fine example of Americana, a large scale vignette of a Witch flying on her broom, a shooting star and b...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,360 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Mid-Century Seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope or seagrass Stool Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Diameter / 15 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Wood
Large Whimsical Antique Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique hand carved wooden horse sculpture on stand. Most likely from Southeast Asia, (Indonesian, Burmese, Thai) early 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden dugout canoe model, dating to the early 20th century or earlier, likely Pacific Nort...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Native American Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Twine, Wood, Paint
French Majolica Wire Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wire basket Sarreguemines circa 1890.
"Aschbach pres Soultz Sous Foret"
signed Alsace Sarreguemines.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality neoclassical Empire style vasiform gilt bronze ormolu church religious relic altar monstrance reliquary.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the second half of the 19th century, most likely French Napoleon III Period (1852-1870), having a fanned cross crest, above winged angel mask, central oval display...
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
English Pub Sign, "Worth Brewery - The Cricketer's Arms"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a cricket player with bat and ball, entitled: Worth Brewery - The Cricketer's Arms.
A very fine example of vintage ...
Category
20th Century English Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Rope & Wood Lamp Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope lamp by Audoux Minet.
Measures: Height / 10.8 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Wood
"Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971" Lacquer Frykholm Print
By Stephen Frykholm
Located in Dallas, TX
An entertaining, vibrant, and large Herman Miller screen print by artist Steve Frykholm. Screen printed with lacquer ink with a lacquer finish. This is created in a pop art style watermelon that reads “Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971.” 2nd print of two in our collection.
Frykholm is the vice president of creative design at Herman Miller, and in 1970 he created a series of graphic posters referred to as ‘The Picnic Posters...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890.
Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.
Category
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Antique Gemstone Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Vessel Offering Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular Mughal Empire Period (1526-1857) precious gemstone set gilt bronze ormolu mounted carved rock crystal vessel Buddhist altar offering bowl....
Category
19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Contemporary British Framed Oil Painting on Canvas (White Roses In Mustard Pot)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine contemporary British oil painting on canvas of white roses in a mustard pot displaying a masterful use of color, space, and light, mounted to an attractive gray-washed and sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
African Akuaba Fertility Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fertility mask called an AKUABA.
It's a ceremonial mask of the Akan tribe of Ghana.
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pair of Rope Ship Wheel Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Original pair of rope ship wheel sconces Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Nautical.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope
English Pub Sign, "Benskins (Puss in Boots)"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a cat playing a violin fiddle - from the beloved fairy tale Puss In Boots - in the light of a streetlamp at night, e...
Category
20th Century English Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Peruvian Folk Art Framed Negreria Dance Cape
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce framed fragment of "Negreria" dance cape, circa 1940s, Huayucachi, Junin, Peru.
Dating to the mid-20th century, the rare large size South ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Sequins
Folk Art 19th Century French Tramp Box
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely French tramp box with a mirror inside, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Folk Art Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1970s Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Abstract torch cut metal with geometric design makes for a stunning piece that can be hung in either direction.
Category
20th Century North American Brutalist Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Round Rope Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Round nautical rope mirror Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Rare dark brown color.
Size: 15 inches diameter.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, important and most charming French carousel amusement ride by important Parisian craftsmen Limonaire Frères / Limonaire Brothers (France; 1839-1932)
Hand-crafted in Paris, France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed near life-size form depicting a standing donkey figure with the rare unique feature of a nodding head. Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use.
Signed, retaining the original manufacturer's brass plaque that reads: "Sculptures Pour Forains, Chevaux De Bois Etc, Limonaire Freres, Paris, 166 Avenue Daumesnil"
The extremely rare, museum quality example is one of the very few surviving Limonaire Frères wooden carousel fixtures, one of only a handful imported to the United States, and quite possibly the last surviving donkey!
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
44" High, 52" Wide, 10" Deep
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Schultz Auctioneers, Clarence, New York. Important Antiques & Decorative Arts catalog
HISTORY:
Limonaire Frères were an amusement ride and later street organ...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Unique Pair of Contemporary Art Painted Fiberglass Boy Sculptures Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a unique pair of contemporary art painted fiberglass boy sculptures signed… by the artist … we think “Laqi”.
These sculptures are a pair of the ‘cutest’ pieces of contemporary sculpture that we have seen for a while.
We really wish we could identify and learn more about the artist, but what we do know is that these belonged to a former artist and art and collectibles dealer in New Orleans. She treasured these and they came with her to Dallas. She was very active in the New Orleans art scene in the early 1990s.
The sculptures appear to also have a practical function as planters.
One features a boy’s denim jeans and waistcoat in a standing position and the other a boy’s denim overalls in a seated position.
Both are made of fiberglass which has been painted and textured. Exceptional detail to the outfit. Right down to the buttons and clasps and the sneakers and shoelaces.
Mottled green and black in color.
We cannot find anything quite like these anywhere!!
Specific provenance: These sculptures were acquired by Ms. Naomi Baggett in or circa 1990-1999. Originally from North Carolina, an Air Force Veteran and JAG Advocate, Ms. Baggett after her service moved to New Orleans and worked as a paralegal until setting up and operating an Art & Curiosities Store in the famous New Orleans Hotel Montleone between 1990 and 1995. Her store was called ‘Baggetelle’. It was featured in various industry magazines and hotel documentation. The store specialized in selling miniature French Quarter Houses which were used as jewelry boxes. Ms. Baggett was an artist herself and handmade and hand painted these houses along with a partner. She received orders for these miniature houses...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Texas - Folk Art
Materials
Fiberglass
Read More
A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Bunting Flags
Antique Mexican Flag
Carved Diorama
Gettysburg Furniture
Makonde Sculpture
Tin Soldiers
Wooden Decoys
20 Star Flag
Antique Metal Wagon
Benin Carved
Bride Doll
Italian Marionette
Native American Beaded Bag
Primitive Beads
Yellow Ware Seaweed
Antique Copper Horse Weathervane
Antique Flag Pin
Antique Rope Machine