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Item Ships From: Tri-State Area
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming.
The military hat...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
African Goli Style Tribal Mask Mounted on a Custom Steel Base
By Baule Tribe
Located in Stamford, CT
Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base.
Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Vintage American Braid Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An American Braided small-size carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 4'4'' x 5'2''
Although America (British-America) has been producing rugs since the 16th century it was never industrialized at the time. Colonial America had been importing European rugs through England. However, tariffs after the Revolutionary War...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tramp Art Cabinet, Signed by Michael Lavery
By Michael Lavery
Located in NYC, NY
Fine and large tramp art cabinet signed 'Michael Lavery' and dated '98' on reverse (shown in Image #9) in whitewash paint. Certainly one of the fines...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Worn Green Persian Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A small size early 20th-century Persian worn rug
Measures: 3'3" x 4'10".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Sign-Maker's Sample Board in Original Paint
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Folk Art two-sided sign maker's sample board in original paint, one side having square color samples with various border treatments, each panel numbered (one through 25), the other...
Category
Late 18th Century English Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Nautical Table Lamp with Patinated Brass Boat Propeller Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive nautical table lamp composed of a nylon rope wrapped stem anchored by a vintage boat propeller, (circa 1970s, USA). Accents and prope...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
1960s Glazed Painted Tile of Two Horses Rearing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Glazed Painted Tile of Two Horses Rearing
Raised surface
Bright blues, bright greens, dark blue
Crackle in glaze
Slight chips on edge (as shown in pictures)
Wood stand not in...
Category
1960s Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th C Italian Venetian Oil Painting w/ Murano Beads & St. Mark’s Lion
Located in Katonah, NY
A Venetian Work of Art: Mid-19th Century Hand-Painted Artwork with Murano Glass Beads
This extraordinary piece of art, created in Venice, Italy, during the mid-19th century, is both ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Folk Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American folk rag rug in accent rug format handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 8' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker
Located in Stamford, CT
American 19th century eagle nut cracker. Cast iron with original painted finish.
Category
1880s American Empire Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Zabihi Collection Small Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Short Persian Malayer runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j1474
size 3' 3" x 6' 11" (99 x 211 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Ivory, Red, Light Blue, and Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
rug no. j3877
size 2' x 3' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Framed Steve R. Dodd Sci-Fi Fantasy Illustration Painting
Located in Manhasset, NY
Framed oil on canvas painting, Central Park, signed lower right S.R. Dodd (Steven [Steve] R. Dodd, American, 20th c.), dated 1982
**Provenance: from the collection of writer, maga...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Folk Art Hand Made Twig Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1025 Folk Art hand made twig lantern.
Take one 60 watt Edison based bulb
Measures: Height to top of loop 16"
Rewired supplied with 16" of metal chai...
Category
1930s Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Burl
Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and other unique items. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Northern Thailan...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Beads
American Hooked Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
American hooked mat size pictorial rug.
Measures: 1'7" x 3'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Folk Art Goose Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-110 handcrafted wood sculpture with hand painted nature scene on the surface
Signed Myle.
Category
1970s Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
Pair Italian Sculptures Commedia dell'arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Fun and Whimsical is this pair of Commedia dell'arte metal sculptures from Italy circa 1950's. To the eye, these are quite unique and commanding in presence. One is a masked gu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Painting on Canvas, "La Cuisine Aux Fleurs" by Gerard Economos
By Gerard Economos 1
Located in New York, NY
Painting. Acrylic on canvas by Gerard Economos (French,1935-)
Gerard Economos is known for his passionate, intensely colored abstract compositions and large acrylic paintings that have been performed live in front of audiences in 12 countries. Economos has had over 88 events over the last 57 years and his work is now in collections in over 34 countries. He started Live Performances with the Greek avante-garde composer and architect, Iannis Xenakis during a Sound Festival; Subsequently he developed the "Une Musique a Voir" (A music to see) concept.
'La Cuisine aux Fleurs' (Cooking with Flowers) was a series of paintings initiated at the request of the renowned French Chef, Raymond Oliver in 1975 who wished to have his recipes illustrated. They have been rarely shown in public.
For an illustrated 15 page biography of Economos please contact Thomas Gallery Ltd...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American hooked rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2' x 5'1''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
American Hooked Duck Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with a few jolly ducks floating on a colorful striped field
The condition is really nice. No stains, no...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Wool
Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
Category
20th Century Gabonese Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
3x3.5 Ft Handmade Turkish 1970s Kilim with Colorful Poms. Bed, Floor, Sofa Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
1970s Turkish Folk Art Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Balikesir Jijim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balikesir Jijim rug. A beautiful old tribal flat-weave rug from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate "jijim" brocading technique, with alternating bands of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz Rug with a weeping willow tree design on a slightly worn dark field
Details
rug no. j3181
size 10' 1" x 14' 6" (307 x 442 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Swedish Iron Weather-Vane with Dragon with Date 1704
Located in New York, NY
Swedish metal (iron) weather-vane of a dragon's head on sword shaped stem. The date "1704" is impressed on the dragon's head which most likely refers the age of the house o...
Category
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Italian Marble Sculpture of a Robed Child Holding Two Fishes, Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-532 detailed marble sculpture of a robed boy holding 2 fishes.
Category
1890s Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Antique Senneh Rug with Silk Warp, Handmade, Fine Ivory, Red, Brown, Ivory, Teal
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk warp Senneh woven in dark earth tone colors. Silk warp Sennehs are often referred to as "Rainbow Sennehs," as the warp on which the wool pile is constructed upon is comp...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
Burr 3D gemstone puzzle in Black Onyx
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Elevate your tabletop games with the luxurious Black Onyx Burr Star — a 6-piece challenging puzzle that transforms into a striking decor piece when not in play.
The burr puzzle is o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Zabihi Collection Large Deer Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Rug with 2 large Deers surrounding multiple borrders and a central medallion
Details
rug no. j3741
size 4' 10" x 10' 5" (147 x 318 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Compelling American Hooked Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A compelling Mid-20th Century American hooked rug.
Measures: 3'2" x 5'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Giltwood Frame Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century giltwood framed oil on canvas still life painting. The oil painting is in good condition. Artist signature left hand corner. The frame is about 17 inches x 15 inche...
Category
20th Century Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Kazak Carpet, Handmade Wool, Rust, Ivory, Navy, Light Blue and Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Rust field scattered with minor stylized flower heads, hooked panels and minute cross-motifs around a column of ivory octagonal panels containing radiating flower heads and minut...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Carved Bantam Wearing a Crown
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century French carved bantam sporting a crown, well carved in pine. Good detailing to face, plumage, tail feathers and feet. Possibly originally from a ring toss game...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare size mid-20th century Turkish Deco long and narrow runner with a repetitive all-over checkerboard design.
Measures: 2'3'' x 15'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique American Navajo Ivory Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug with a geometric tribal design with pink, cream ,camel and brown accents
Measures: 3'5'' x 6'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Malayer Throw size rug
Details
rug no. r5837
size 2' 6" x 4' 8" (76 x 142 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful English 19th century Folk Art sculpture of a man being greeted by his dog, the figure wearing a tall Cornish hat hugging and being hugged by his adoring four legged friend,...
Category
1820s Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Zabihi Collection Pink Oversize Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century oversize Turkish Oushak rug with an all-over design on a pink ground
Measures: 12'2'' x 17'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved wooden stool was made in Tanzania by hand with native repair. The patch was added from hand-hammered brass. This piece has great energy and patina, giving it a cool ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Floral Leaf Design American Hooked Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with an assortment of leaves on a repetitive box pattern on a gray and charcoal ground
Measures: 3'6"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 20th Century Scatter Size Besserabian kilim
Measures: 3'7" x 6'10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Bessarabian Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a yellow lion featuring abstract elements with a gorilla face sitting on a black ground
Measures: 4'2'' x 6'8''
This w...
Category
Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gray Floral Folk Style Vintage Throw Turkish Rug Dated 1969
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug with a trapezoid shaped medallion on a grayish blue field, accents in beige, rust red and green.
Measures: 2'11" x 3'8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A long Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool, with a round filigree silver accent. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, red coral, glass and sto...
Category
1920s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Silver
Square American Hooked Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 3'4" x 3'4'.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Jute
Pictorial Vintage Turkish Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons.
1'10'' x 2'4''
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug depicting a llama goats on a red field
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy Blue, Rust, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Persian Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey field.
Measures: 5'1'' x 6'5''.
This was originally belonging to a private Per...
Category
Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Nautical Spot Light by General Electric
By General Electric
Located in New York, NY
Vintage small nautical searchlight by General Electric, USA, circa 1950. For decorative display purposes only, not operational.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Tri-State Area - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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