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Sale Items
Brick Puzzle Phone Stand Holder - Serpentine Green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Upgrade your desk accessories with the Brick Phone Stand Holder, expertly crafted from genuine semi-precious stone. A contemporary and practical addition ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Rare Pair of Fireman's Axe Parade Torches
Located in York County, PA
Rare pair of fireman’s axe parade torches, 1860-1880:
Pair of fireman’s axe parade torches with traditional wooden axe handles and the heads made o...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
19th Century Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla
By Navajo
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine Acoma Pueblo, late 19th century polychrome Olla. Painted dark brown and orange design on a white ground, with large areas fired gray. Shrinkag...
Category
Antique 19th Century Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Clay
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique ancient hand carved stone "Kachina" sculpture, Chaco culture, Farmington, New Mexico region. ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends
Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bicycle Model Midcentury Design "Itera" Plastic for Volvo, Sweden
By Volvo
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the current period where the bicycle is undergoing major development and provides a sporty displacement
is this very original green rare designed Volvo seventies bike a really collector's item.
In response to the 1974 oil crisis, a small group of Swedish engineers obtained government funding to develop a bicycle completely composed of fiber-reinforced composite plastics (FRP).
By 1980, the Itera Development Center AB was designing, producing, and marketing injection molded plastic bicycles to a seemingly interested market. The first bicycles were delivered in 1982, the problems with quality assurance and design began stacking up against the company.This bike is in a Vintage original condition.
The Itera bicycle...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Beautiful 19th C Woven Jacguard Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful 19th c woven Jacguard coverlet pillows. Custom made pillows have feather and down inserts and zipper for cleaning.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Wool
Display of Vintage Carpentry Tools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Display of vintage carpentry tools. Most of the pieces show a beautiful dark patina. The brass plaque on the lower part of the board reads "Presented t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19Thc Hand Carved Cow Butter Stamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and folky hand carved cow butter stamp is in fine condition.This comes from a private folk art collection and was purchased in Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bamboo and Wicker Fruit Basket/Folk Art
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-265 handmade bamboo and wicker fruit basked with dark wicker woven bottom.
Category
Vintage 1940s More Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Versace Collection Rug Petit Barocco Nero Black Gold, 1980
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rug made in China designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace
Petit Barocco Nero 200 x 300
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use
A vintage Gianni Versace...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Cowden & Wilcox Stoneware Crock with Grape Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super rare and large four gallon 19th century decorated crock with exaggerated grapes design is in pristine condition. Cowden & Wilcox was a pottery company located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the 19th century. Its very rare as well to find this variety in such a large size and in pristine condition. This is a real collectors choice...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Children Steiff Large Plush Turtle Toy with Glass Button Eyes 1960s and Wheels
By Steiff
Located in Antwerp, BE
A original Steiff Turtle "sit on" and "pull toy," circa 1950s. Has original pull chord and original rubber wheels with red painted sides; original bar over the top. All original pain...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Metal
Abaca Tapis Skirt, Philippines, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Abaca Tapis Skirt
Bagobo people, Mindanao, Philippines
Mid-20th century
Hemp family
Measures: H 23.25 in x W 27.5 in
Fully opened: H: 46.5 in x W: 55 in
Abaca is a textile unique to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Textiles
Materials
Hemp
Vintage 20th Century Bar or Bistro Ceramic Pitcher, 1/4 Liter - 2Y321
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage ceramic pitcher, ideal for bar, restaurant, or bistro settings, offers a classic look and a convenient 1/4-liter capacity. Perfect for serving or display, it ad...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
19th c French Children's Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments
By Seigel
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 19th century free-standing child's mannequin is probably from Siegel & Stockman, a Paris, France company that made tailor's dummies, window bustforms, mannequins and access...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 20th Century Ceramic Bar Pitcher, 0.5 L, Generic Design - 2Y339
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage bar pitcher, designed for restaurants and brasseries, features a classic and functional design that epitomizes 20th-century dining aesthetics. With a capacity of 0.5 lit...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body.
The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Collection of 8 Antique American Cloth Sad Irons, Rare & Collectibles, Set of 8
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of eight antique clothes irons / sad irons.
They are oval-shaped and feature a cast iron base with a detachable wood handle.
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th C Original Salmon Painted Trendle Bed W/ Rag Rug Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original salmon painted trendle or child's rope bed with a custom made mattress from 19thc rag rug fabric. It comes with rag rug cushions & pillows. This bed is in amazing cond...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
About Japan's Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19Thc Original Blue Painted Butter Churn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted butter churn with amazing patina and all original metal bands in tack.The insert churn and paddle is inside the churn as well...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky handmade and inlaid round game board was made in Haiti in the mid-20th century. It is reversible and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Adirondack Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Large Owl Master Work Charger Eva Fritz-Lindner, 19.25 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
The Artist's Personal and Unique Favorite, 19.25 inches diameter
This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed charger featuring a magnificent owl in full plume. It was designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Abner Dubic original signed painting of Haiti Village Scene
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Abner Dubic original signed painting of Haiti Village.
Dubic was born 1944 in Haiti. Started painting in 1966. Exhibitions in Paris, Strasbourg, and US....
Category
Late 20th Century Haitian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark
By Wiggers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Pewter beaker or cup for wine or beer, Denmark Circa 1790-1810
The cup is marked with a large W on the base.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Empire Barware
Materials
Pewter
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Ray Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example of a Nuu-chah-nulth northwest coast hand carved wood TOTEM pole by master carver Ray Williams, circa 1960s. Williams was the son of famed c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Pair 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Free Mason Throne Chairs w/ Symbolism
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Eastlake large upholstered solid oak throne chairs from Masonic Lodge with lots of detailed carving. The pair consists of one with the plumb bob sy...
Category
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Man's Ceremonial (cofradía) Outfit, Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century man's ceremonial (cofradía) outfit, Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
25" (63.5 cm) shoulder to hem by 59" (274 cm) across shoulders
It is rare to find a complete ceremonial cofradía outfit in such good condition. The blue zigzag embroidery at shoulders and cuffs is said to signify that the wearer was an astrologist or day-keeper of the ceremonial Maya calendar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Decorative ceramic tile by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceramic tiles he designed for the facade of Casa Vicens, which constitute some...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s.
This large nutcracker...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures.
A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs. Dovecote, pretty fences, a bench, a parrot tree, a birdcage, a plant Stand, a fountain, farm animals and lots of human figures in Edwardian clothing
about:
29 trees (trees shrubs, palmtrees)
11 decorative fences
2 arches
18 figures (girl with dog, a couple, lady with...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Tin
19th Century Iron Humpty Dumpty Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun bank was purchased out of a collection and has an aged patina and unpainted surface. The condition is very good.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Toys
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century.
This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weather vane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged patina of a zinc painted surface. The copper shows through in areas as well.The weig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.
Category
Antique 1860s American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indian Tanjore Goddess Laxmi Painting
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tanjore Indian painting of Laxmi, the goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity. She sits resplendently on a lotus flower, symbol of enlightenment.
The elephants playfully spr...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Military Toy Car by France Jouets – Used Condition - 2Y38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage military toy car from France Jouets. This classic collectible is a testament to mid-20th-century cra...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Ebonized Hand-Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous antique wooden wedding trunk from Michoacán Mexico dates to the early 1900s. A stunning two-piece set, it consists of the trunk and the base upon which it rests.
Wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt Circa 1900 - 1920. Great Condition. from Pennsylvania.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Linen
19th c. American Folk Tramp Art Crown of Thorns Cross in a Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
This late 19th century large scale American Folk "Tramp" Art double sided "Crown of Thorns" cross is made up of thousands of carved and joined pieces, held together with the joinery ...
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1910
Monumental English Clinker Built Pond Yacht
Measures: W162 x D32 x H200 cm.
Category
20th Century Toys
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th c. Pair of Second Class Paris Metro Seats c.1908-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of Paris Metro train seats with teak slats seats and a decorative metal scrolled leg. The legs are attached to a metal plate which can be removed. The back rest leans s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Indian or Oriental Brass Tray with Swastika Motif - 2Y269
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage brass tray, featuring an intricate Swastika motif, reflects traditional Indian or Oriental design. The tray is in good overall conditi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth, abstract face with open eyes, raised eyebrows and framed face. Old native repair wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Quilt Pastel Postage Stamp Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pastel postage stamp quilt is such an unusual pattern and fine barber pole sliding border. The condition is very good and minor fade on one edge or border to the right of the ph...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
3 Carved Drake Duck Decoys Big Sky Carvers Craig Fellows DA Callaway 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Three vintage 1980's hand carved wooden duck decoys with stained feather details and amber glass eyes. Two by Craig Fellows of Big Sky C...
Category
Vintage 1980s Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table, 1905 Liberty's London
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Liberty Hand Carved Side Table. Heavily Carved with Large Poppy Flowers. A very good-looking piece, it's hand-carved from top to bottom with floral detailing.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas' – Circa 1890
Discover the captivating history behind this early 20th-century metal hanging amulet, known as '...
Category
Antique 1890s Brazilian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of "Vrai Sabot Breton" Wooden Clogs with Anatomical Sole - 2Y247
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage pair of "Vrai Sabot Breton" clogs, featuring an anatomical sole and genuine leather upper, represents classic Breton craftsmanship. These traditional wooden clogs are de...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Chinese Fu Lu Shou Feng Shui Trio Gods Figurines Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful vintage set of three porcelain statues features the Chinese deities Fu, Lu, Shou, commonly known as the Fu Lu Shou gods in folks Chinese. Each statue represents a diff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Moroccan Caftan Purple Velvet Embroidered with Gold Kaftan, circa 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan kaftan, purple violet color velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads design all-over.
This is an Ottoman styl...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Torso maschile in stile Grecia classica scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica.
Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, ispirato al Kouros...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hellenistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme. Its foundat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Nouveau Coffee Pot – Brass & Copper with Ornate Swing Arm - 2Y44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the charm of Art Nouveau with this antique coffee pot featuring an intricate brass and copper design. This elegant piece showcases a distin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Copper
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