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Sale Items
Antique Folk Art Carved Gesso over Wood and Hand Painted Native Man Statue
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Presumed to date from the late 19th century, this life-sized Folk Art carved and hand painted study depicts a Native man dressed in traditional attire and holding a staff. The artist is unknown and this sculpture is unsigned and done in a very realistic style. The carving, likely done in Cyprus wood...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Softwood, Paint
Green Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six floral mint green cloth placemats and matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching napkin. A mint green scallope...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Fabric
Yellow Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 5 Napkins 6 Placemats
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six floral pale yellow cloth placemats and 5 matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching napkin. A light yellow scalloped edge lines the outside of each placemat. At the bottom left, flowers are handstitched onto a white linen background. Under the flower, is an opening which holds the matching napkin. Set of 6 placemats...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Arts & Crafts Drinking Horns, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts drinking horns, late 19th century.
Decorative horns with riveted copper bands and tips.
Measures: H 22, D 3 cm, W 3 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Folk Art
Materials
Horn
1 of 3 Signed Roger Guerin 1930 Fleur De Lis Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Vase Pots
By Roger Guerin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully signed, original circa 1930 Roger Guerin ceramic pots of large proportions with Fleur De Lis decoration
Roger Guèrin (1896-1954) was one of the leading Belgian ceramists in Bouffioulx near Charleroi. Typical was his use of flowing glazes in his decorations. He was true to the history of this region, often working on a type of hard ceramic (fired to over 1250 degrees Celsius) which was made there since the late Middle Ages. He exhibited at the Paris expos...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hospital Infant Scale, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of metal, chrome
With aged patina
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Stoneware Silhouette Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Stoneware silhouette double sided sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Beige, Gold, Navy and Red Oriental Rug
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
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
UNIDENTIFIED FRENCH ARTIST, 19 c. Winter landscape with birds
Located in Copenhagen, DK
UNIDENTIFIED FRENCH ARTIST, 19 c.
Winter landscape with birds. Painting of high quality.
Signed illegible, oil on canvas.
Measuring 31x39 cm (38 x 47 cm.)
In good condition, we o...
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Hotel Du Bon Repos, French Game
Located in Stamford, CT
An old French game, hand painted wood and papier mache with five figure in the windows and a detailed papier mache "tiled" roof. This game makes a charming and curious object.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Located in Milano, IT
Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics company, dating from the 1950s, taken from the Lake...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Aluminum
Traditional African Sculpture of Mursi Woman with Lip Plate - Ethiopia
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This stunning bronze golden-colored sculpture, crafted in Ethiopia, represents a Mursi woman, embodying Ethiopian craftsmanship's rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. The piece is striking and thought-provoking, featuring a meticulously sculpted bust with distinctive cultural elements. The sculpture pays homage to the Mursi women of Ethiopia, encapsulating their strength, resilience, and beauty.
The sculpture presents a fascinating fusion of realism and abstraction, with finely detailed facial features and textured elements. The golden finish adds a regal quality, making it an eye-catching centerpiece in any collection. It showcases traditional craftsmanship with a modern interpretation, making it a rare and valuable piece of African art.
Background and History
Like many indigenous groups across Africa, Mursi women have played vital roles in shaping their societies. Ethiopian art...
Category
20th Century Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century African Hand-Woven Indigo Tapestry in Custom Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage African tapestry, dating to the mid-1900s, features a flat-woven kilim textile hand-crafted using natural dyes in striking indigo blue and white. The alternati...
Category
Vintage 1940s South African Rugs
Materials
Steel
Savigny Landscape in Oil
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely oil painting features very soft blue and green colors from a landscape scene in Savigny, France. In the painting, there are 2 people in a canoe.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Five Bouquet" Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
"Five Bouquet" Tulu rug. A lovely old village rug from Central Turkey, woven in the "Tulu" tradition, with a rare and interesting design featuring five bouquets of flowers, with the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Very unusual design, Kazak rugs are among the most sought after Caucasian rugs. This Kazak is a great example of a 19th century collectible piece. Measures: 3'3" x 6'6".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Italian Glazed Vase with Equine Design
By Bitossi
Located in Denton, TX
Avocado and spruce colored glaze surround this vase with horse and tree design.
Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Black Wooden Bird, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Black wooden bird. Danish design, 20th-21st century.
Measures: 15.5 x 15.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Paris in Oil
Located in Madison, MS
This is a lovely oil painting of Paris in the 19th century. The colors are vibrant but soothing. The artist of this painting is unknown. This artwork is also included with a beautifu...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Persian Heriz Runner, Handmade Wool Rug, Rust, Light Blue Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 37 1/4 W ; 32 1/2 H ; 2 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique Indo-Mahal, Handmade Oriental Rug, Blue, Taupe, Creams All-Over Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Indo-Mahal carpet. This piece was woven in India using a Persian Mahal Design in the 1920's. Beige background color with beautiful allover floral design. Size: 12' x 21'.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Indian Weaving Pillow Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large Indian weaving bolster pillow. 18 x 36.
Feather and Down insert and Zippered Label.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Pair of Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian weaving bolster pillows. Blacking backing. Feather and down inserts and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
18th Century Italian Old Master, Two Monks Eating Lunch, Cathedral in Background
Located in Copenhagen, DK
18 c. Italian Old Master. 2 monks eating lunch, cathedral in the background. Painting of high quality. Oil on canvas. 51 x 65 cm. The black antique wooden fram...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings
Manorial Black Forest Plaster Deer Head Adorned with Antlers- 1900s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 20th Century German Black Forest plaster deer head adorned with real antlers. This was likely recovered from an old German manor. Plaster has stu...
Category
Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler, Plaster, Wood
Large Moroccan Damask Green Bolster Lumbar Decorative Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan damask green floral bolster lumbar decorative pillow.
Great to use as accent pillows on a bed or sofa throw pillows.
Pillow has a b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Custom Made Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler custom made pillows.
Beauttiful bright colors. (Off White, Pink, Green, Gray, Red, and Black) Greay Suede backin...
Category
20th Century More Folk Art
Materials
Suede, Wool
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
Huibert Sabelis 1979 "Young Lovers" Abstract Art signed and numbered 35/100
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Huibert Sabelis 1979 "Young Lovers Two" Abstract Art signed and numbered 35/100
Original Serigraph with certificate of authenticity in envelope on back of picture.
Image 16W x 18H
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Paintings
Materials
Paper
1970 Moroccan Hooded Caftan White and Blue Linen Djellabah Kaftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan white linen caftan in linen fabric with blue trim embroidered,
circa 1970s.
This light see through summery djellabah is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Materials
Silk
5.2x9.2 Ft Banded Tribal Kilim Flat-Weave Rug Floor Covering with Wool Cotton
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage flat-weave (Kilim) from Turkey. Handwoven in wool, this eye-catching floor covering is light and sturdy. It can be used as a floor covering, wall-hanging, a b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade, Beige and Red Oriental Rug
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
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Coral, Soft Colors
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
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Gabbeh Inspired Wool Area Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your space with this wool abstract Mid-century area rug. Featuring a captivating blend of geometric shapes and vibrant hues, this rug fashions after the rugs made famous by t...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade Oriental Rug Beige, Light Blue and Red
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
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique English Solid Brass "Reindeer" Chimney Ornaments on Oak Stands..
Located in North Salem, NY
A wonderful unique pair of old solid brass Reindeer chimney ornaments on Oak stands from England. Circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Framed Hand Embroidered Vintage Crib Quilt of a Cabin in Red, Green, Peach, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A charming mid-20th-century hand-embroidered crib quilt featuring a whimsical depiction of a house or cabin, rendered in soft red, peach, green, blue, and ivory tones. Each stitch sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Art Glass, Hardwood
17thc Polychrome Painted Ceiling Panel
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1680.
17thc polychrome painted ceiling panel
Mounted on a later block
Measures: W48 x D11 x H39.5cm.
Category
Antique 17th Century British Mounted Objects
Materials
Pine
Painting on Canvas Nautical Scene
Located in Seattle, WA
Painting on canvas nautical scene.
Dimensions. 59 W ; 1 1/2 D ; 20 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Red, Tan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Rugs
Materials
Wool
African Textile SHOWA KUBA, also for Backrest Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows.
an IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa....
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Large Vintage Brown Round Ceramic California Studio Cigar Ashtray Catchall
By Robert Maxwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Brown Round Ceramic California Studio Cigar Ashtray Catchall
Large vintage 1960s brown round ceramic cigar ashtray.
Vintage Pottery Craft Ashtray Tobacciana Collectible Drip Pottery dish.
Vintage Pottery Craft Ashtray Catchall Decorative Bowl.
Handcrafted ceramic ashtray, this beautiful pottery ashtray catchall has a star design center with sides of stoneware, great design and colors in dark brown, beige and caramel drip.
Stamped underneath: Pottery craft 401.
Vintage stoneware Mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Signed Native American Alabaster Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A
Monumental Signed...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair.
Measures: 12.5 ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery
1960s Handmade Model of a Carved Motor Cycle on Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very cool motor cycle is a hand carved Harley Davidson from the 1960s. This is a very unusual very unique model. Rarely see is the motor cycle in a hand carved form on a custom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Original Vintage Oil Painting by Karl Nolde, (Kanol)
By Karl Nolde (Kanol)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing oil painting of a little girl made by Karl Nolde, (Listed German Expressionist 1902-1994). It has the sign “Kanol” you can easily see it in the pict...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug of Two Love Birds in a Tree
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th Century hand hooked rug in a wonderful depiction of a pair of lovebirds on a tree branch. The rug has a delightful design and colors including black, ivory, lavender pin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
LOVELY PAIR OF ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE VICTORIAN JELLY MOULDS IN COPPEr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable pair of Victorian copper Jelly Moulds
A very good looking and decorative pair, they can be used...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Copper
1969 G. Reynold’s Signed California Wood Sculpture
Located in Charleston, SC
This incredible wall hanging of the state of California is signed G. Reynolds and dated 1969. This piece is made of a single piece of absolutely st...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mustard and Brown Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. The backing is in cotton linen and down and feather filled.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Pair of German Town Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are two different patterns weaving pillows both will black linen pillows. Sold as a group of two pillows. One pillow is 16 x 16 , the larger fringe pillow is 16 x 17.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Creamy Ivory, Cool boarder
Located in Port Washington, NY
A whimsical vintage Persian Gabbeh rug with an natural creamy ivory/white background and a beautiful open design boarder. Extra high pile wool ornate with characteristic designs.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of Five Miniature Navajo Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These miniature Navajo Indian weaving pillows. There are two matching pairs and one odd pattern single.
Dimensions are from left to right:
10.5" x 9.5"
10" x 9"
10" x 9"
10" x...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Pair of Handwoven Alpaca Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These soft woolen weaving pillows are in fine condition and have a matching grey cotton linen backing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Streak of Lighting Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Navajo saddle blanket pillows are in good condition and have black cotton linen backings.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Christian Valdemar Clausen, Nude Woman at a Wooden Pier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Valdemar Clausen (1862-1911). Nude woman at a wooden pier. Oil on canvas. Signed in monogram 1906. Measures: 68 x 54 cm. (90 x 75 cm.) In good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
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