New Arrivals: Folk Art

A beautifully toned, medallic Greek coin of the finest Classical style with an exceptional provenance. This piece exemplifies the artistic heights reached in Sicilian numismatics dur...

​​A magnificent high-relief silver tetradrachm, issued under King Philip II of Macedon at the famed Pella mint, circa 342 - 337 BC. The obverse with a powerful portrait of Zeus, th...

Folk Art watermelon painting by Lester Gaba, American, circa 1960.

The front section from a colossal Archaic Cypriot sculpture, preserving the sweeping eyes and characteristic smile of Cypro-Archaic art. Discovered by Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832...

c. 1930s-1940s; mfd. by Fred E. Gilbert Co. - San Francisco, CA Illuminated countertop advertising sign promoting "For Health and Quality Sanitary Infant Dairy," featuring a reverse...

c. 1930s-1940s; Stewart-Warner Corp. - Chicago, IL Double-sided painted metal dealership advertising sign promoting Stewart-Warner's South Wind automobile heater line. Each side fea...

A superb exhibition-quality Swiss Brienz carved walnut lidded chalice of exceptional craftsmanship, dating to circa 1880. Originating from the renowned carving centre of Brienz, Swi...

A decorative model depicting the Santa María, the famous ship associated with Christopher Columbus’s first voyage in 1492. Created in the 1980s, this tabletop sculpture combines a si...

Large-scale figural barber trade sign fashioned in the form of an oversized folding straight razor. Constructed with a shaped wooden handle and steel blade, the piece closely replica...

This charming antique “pond yacht” from Scotland will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and realistic qualities of the miniature sa...

A charming very large hand-crafted ceramic piggy bank, beautifully modeled in a stylized, rounded form and decorated with deeply incised folk-art floral motifs. The body is adorned w...

This rare early 19th-century French Colonial carved coconut is a remarkable example of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners of war during long sea voyag...

A striking hand-carved wooden swan, likely mid-20th century, beautifully modeled with a gracefully arched neck, gently rounded body, and stylized tail. Finished in a softly weathered...

c. 1900-1920; Albrecht, Fuchs & Thurmann - Plymouth, Wisconsin Painted wooden housing from a "City Feed Cutter," prominently lettered "CITY FEED CUTTER MNFG'D. BY: ALBRECHT, FUCHS &...

Early adjustable dress form constructed with a collapsible iron cage skirt mechanism, papier-mâché body, and rolling cast iron stand. The torso retains remnants of its original fabri...

c. 1900s; L. Miller & Sons - New York, NY Color lithographed tin advertising sign promoting Le Roy Little Cigars, featuring a finely dressed gentleman in a broad-brimmed sombrer...

This rare early 19th-century French Colonial carved coconut "bugbear" flask is a fascinating artifact showcasing the artistry and resourcefulness of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners o...

A vintage illuminated wayfinding sign for an "X-ray" department, its acrylic face internally lit to glow a warm glow behind a bold red pictogram of a standing figure and the lowercas...

Hand-painted metal industrial safety sign with bold red and black block lettering reading, "THIS COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR EYES IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING YOUR SAFETY GLASSES,"...

c. 1970s-1980s; Michael Garman - Manitou Springs, Colorado Handcrafted mixed-media illuminated diorama from Michael Garman's celebrated Cityscape series, depicting the rear entrance...

A charming vintage copper weathervane depicting a spirited trotting horse pulling a sulky with its driver, capturing the excitement and elegance of harness racing. Handcrafted from h...

c. 1900s-1910s; mfd. by The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Co. for Westfield Manufacturing Co. - Hartford, CT Single-sided porcelain enamel (SSP) storefront sign promoting Columbia Hart...

"REGULAR" light box, originally used at a Gas Station pump. Back when gas came in Regular and Ethyl, take it or leave it — this sign's whole job was to stop you from accidentally fee...

A rare piece of authentic factory and laboratory signage, this mid-century illuminated warning sign once served a working purpose — alerting personnel to the presence of nitrogen gas...

This rare early 19th-century French Colonial carved coconut "bugbear" flask is a remarkable example of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners of war durin...

A charming contemporary folk art papier-mâché owl sculpture, entirely hand-crafted and hand-painted by a French artist. Perched atop a naturalistic tree stump, the owl is rendered in...

A large and highly decorative architectural clock case in hand-carved wood, likely late 19th to early 20th century. The case is built as a multi-tiered facade with pierced tracery, a...

c. 1930s-1940s; Athol Machine & Foundry Co. - Athol, MA Double-sided lithographed tin advertising sign promoting Athol vises manufactured by the Athol Machine & Foundry Company of A...

A decorative collection of four matching Italian-framed bas-reliefs produced by Casa d’Arte Guerrini, each featuring a finely modeled landscape composition finished in 925 silver pla...

A beautifully handcrafted papier-mâché magpie sculpture, perched atop a naturalistically modeled tree branch mounted on a custom steel base. Capturing the unmistakable silhouette of ...

Monumental oversized advertising display modeled after a flathead screwdriver, likely produced as a point-of-sale or trade show promotional prop for a hardware retailer, tool manufac...

A rare and unusual pre-columbian ceramic face vessel from the ancient Mayan, Aztec or Wari Empire (c. 300–1000 CE). This pre-columbian vase or jug features an anthropomorphic effigy ...

Superb bronze sculptural bust representing a bearded male head of Greco-Roman inspiration, evoking the great figures of classical antiquity. The quality of the casting and modeling ...

A beautifully handcrafted papier-mâché barn owl sculpture, perched atop a naturalistic tree stump and rendered with remarkable warmth and simplicity. Carefully hand-painted in soft s...

This signed and dated New York Beauty quilt was completed in October 1985 and is an excellent example of the pattern, featuring crisp hand-pieced points, dramatic curved piecing, and...

This striking Amish Pinwheel Quilt from Ohio was made in the 1930s or early 1940s and features a bold pinwheel design executed in rich shades of blue and lavender with a taupe border...

This documented cigarette silk quilt is listed in the Nova Scotia Heritage Quilt Project, where it is attributed to Anne Pauline Smith of Nova Scotia and dated to 1910–1915. The qui...

19th century beaded Native American Assinboine bandolier bag. Beautiful floral design on white background done in colors of blue, pink, and green. Original matching shoulder straps a...

Late 19th century Eastern Woodlands beaded bandolier bag. Beautiful and bright geometrics on white with black border. Floral designs in colors of pink, blue, yellow, and red. Full po...

Plains Cree bandolier. Shoulder ends not matching but original to the piece. Beaded drops ending in yarn tuffs. In as found condition without restoration. A few beads missing but not...

Sioux Lakota beaded moccasins decorated with a geometric beaded design in white, navy and green on blue background. Bifurcated tabs terminating in two tin cones with red horsehair. B...

Pair of beaded tanned deer skin high-top moccasins having beadwork running up the integral leggings, parfleche soles. Sinew sewn leggings, stitching to moccasins with thread. Beautif...

Sioux fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn. Beaded with colors of pea green, red white heart, white, greasy yellow, and dark blue in buffalo hoof design. Brain tanned antelope hid...

Cheyenne fully beaded buffalo hide moccasins with buffalo hoof design. Sinew sewn and beaded using colors of cobalt, red white heart, white, pea green and greasy yellow. Fully beaded...

Apache Youth Moccasins with contemporary stand. Soles 8”. As displayed 10”W x 16”. Classic beading in geometric patterns in colors of white, blue, and red on red ochre brain tanned h...

Sioux fully beaded hide moccasins. Thread and sinew sewn. Beaded with colors of dark blue, red white heart, white, pea green, and greasy yellow. Remnants of yellow pigment, split ton...

Omaha, possibly Sioux, fully beaded moccasins including soles. Red white hearts with double tab having tin cones and feather fluffs. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts...

Fully beaded Sioux patriotic moccasins. Greasy white background with eagles and US banners. Parfleche soles. "0 3 5" written in greasy yellows on green background both toes with init...

Kiowa child's high-top boot moccasins. Thread sewn on hide coated with yellow ochre and green pigment. Decorated with a beaded medallion on the vamps and beaded lanes housing rows of...

Koiwa child's beaded high-top boot moccasins. Thread and sinew sewn on hide, coated with yellow ochre, green and red pigment, beaded lanes house two rows of German silver tacks. Ex. ...

Pair of large men's Sioux moccasins with matching tall knee-high leggings. All finely beaded showing unique detailed geometric patterns. Early beads, red white hearts and cobalt blue...

c. 1970s/1980s; The International Harvester Co. - Warrenville, IL Large single-sided porcelain enamel sign face featuring the iconic International Harvester "iH" logo above the comp...

Late nineteenth century hand carved tramp art mirror constructed from layered wood using the traditional chip carving technique associated with American folk craftsmanship. The frame...

Steiff Teddy Bear England, 20th C. 999 'Grey 36' limited edition collectors teddy bear, with boxes and badges. 8.5”w x 6”d x 14”h Ref. O2221

Steiff Teddy Bears England, 20th C. Steiff '1920 Classic' limited edition collectors teddy bear, with boxes and badges. 9”w x 6”d x 16”h Ref. O2221

Oil Painting France, 1870 Oil on worn canvas. 20"w x 1"d x 24"h Ref. RAZ1128

Oil Painting of a Girl England, 1920 Oil on Canvas, laid on board in a moulded gilt frame. 14.25”w x 1”d x 16.5”h Ref. A1615

This authentic wooden duck hunting decoy was likely made in France around 1900 and is a charming example of traditional hand-carved sporting folk art. Created as a practical working ...

American Sheet Iron Horse Weathervane, mounted on an iron base. Overall: 20.25" H x 46.25" W x 3" D. Provenance: From a 21 East 87th Street Estate.

An exceptionally rare and highly unusual South German butcher's guild trade sign, dating to the 19th century. Hand-carved and polychromed, this remarkable object represents the shop ...