$1,500
Duckweed Green Creel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native center opening creel made of split willow. We assume sold to a fisherman, he painted. Measures: 9" x 13" x 8" H. Period: 19th century Origin: Northeast Size: 9" x 13" x 8" ...
Willow
Antique European Locksmith’s Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H
Located in New York, NY
Large Cast Iron Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H Europe, antique This impressive oversized trade sign is cast in solid iron and takes the form of a monumental key, traditional...
Iron
Walk This Way: Antique Metal Shoemaker’s Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Metal Shoe Trade Sign Europe (likely France or England), late 19th–early 20th century This evocative metal shoe trade sign is a rare surviving example of utilitarian advertising fro...
Metal
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set ...
Pine, Paint
Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century an Arresting Cobbler’s Sign
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Carved Boot Trade Sign, Early 20th Century An arresting cobbler’s sign hand-carved from solid wood and fashioned as a Victorian lace-up ankle...
Metal
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons: Measures: 9" x 20" x 16" Weighs: 30 LBS.
Iron
Rare Cast Iron Infant Bath, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Baby Bath This charming cast iron baby bath dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the utilitarian yet decorative domestic wares produced during the period. Cast in a g...
Iron
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trim...
Lacquer
Hunting Tales: Rare 19th-Century French Colonial Carved Coconut Bugbear Flask
Located in New York, NY
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...
Coconut
Monumental Hand-Carved Wooden Arm Candle Sconce by C. Balzeau, France, 1980
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sculptural hand-carved wooden wall sconce by French artist C. Balzeau, carved in France in 1980. Executed from a single block of hardwood, the piece takes the form of ...
Hardwood
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WWI Bond Drive Flag, With Prussian Blue Eagle, ca 1919
Located in York County, PA
WWI BOND DRIVE FLAG WITH A WHIMSICAL & ARTISTICALLY COMPELLING EAGLE, PERCHED DIRECTLY ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE TEXTILE (HIGHLY UNUSUAL), WITH WINGS UPSTRETCHED IN A “V” FOR “VICTORY...
Cotton
$2,380
H 27 in W 44 in D 9.5 in
Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...
Zinc
Late 19th-century “Goddess of Liberty” Copper Weathervane on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a late 19th-century American folk art "Goddess of Liberty" molded copper weathervane mounted on a gallery presentation stand. The figure represents Liberty (also historic...
Copper
$475
H 15.5 in W 24.6 in D 1 in
1868 Map of the Upper Part of the Island of Manhattan Above 86th Street
By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wonderful piece of New York City history is over 150 years old. It depicts 86th street and above. It was lithographed by WC Rogers and company. It was made to show what was the Battle of Harlem during the Revolutionary war...
Paper
Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted sculpture was made in Northern Canada by an Inuit artisan in circa 1970. This sculpture is a series of two stylized human figures intermixed with two representations of presumably Spirits, which has several carved faces in them. The entire sculpture is composed of hand carved and handcrafted antler, likely Caribou. This sculpture may symbolize a blessing of good fortune for an upcoming hunt. The series of four figures are each pegged on the bottom and fit into holes drilled into the base. The base is numbered on the bottom which identifies that it was registered, and also has a paper label. Due to the composition of this sculpture it may only be shipped within Canada...
Antler
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.
Hemp, Natural Fiber
Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vintage Inuit mukluks are presumed to have been made in Canada in circa 1950 in the Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions a...
Fur, Leather, Wool
Pair of Cat Trade Signs
Located in Branford, CT
Incredible pair of cat trade signs. Braced plywood with red glass eyes. Original paint. They can either hang on the wall or lean. Circa 1930.
Plywood
$4,864
H 75.79 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Antique Swedish Cupboard (19th Century, Pine, Painted, Two pieces)
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Crafted in Sweden between 1810 and 1820, this light grey cupboard hides a secret behind its milled panels. Turning the original key in the upper lock reveals an interior of muted tur...
Brass
$1,565
H 56 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...
Tin
1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage carved and painted pine butcher's trade sign. Molded frame, insized text reading "Porkies Pen" pig in relief. 33" x 40" Period: First quarter of the 20th century or earlier ...
Wood
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned and gilded, with strong ring turnings. The top is capped with zinc and still bears i...
Zinc
19th century Scandinavian painted pine double door cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian painted small sideboard circa 1870. Good example of a practical antique providing many uses around the home, being shallow in depth it lends itself perfect...
Pine, Paint
Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century wicker fishing creel, wonderful condition retaining much of its original green paint. French, circa 1920.
Early 20th Century Wicker Fishing Creel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully evocative early 20th century wicker fishing creel, in wonderful condition, this has survived remarkably well. Beautifully preserved.
Willow
Vintage Wicker and Leather Fishing Creel, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Vintage Wicker and Leather Fishing Creel -- beautiful example of the highly desirable antique American Folk decor item.
Leather, Wicker
French Fly-Fishing WIcker and Leather Creel, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an antique French fly-fishing creel -- perfect as a period decor item. Circa, Early 20th century
Ardmore South African Ceramic Rider with Parasol on a Wild Dog
By Bennet Zondo, Senzo Duma
Located in New York, NY
Wild dog rider, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Bennet Zondo, painted by Senzo Duma. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fé...
Ceramic
Sable Vase, Ceramic Sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa
By Sondelani Ntshalintshali, Roux Gwala, Sabelo Khoza
Located in New York, NY
Sable vase, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza and Sondelani Ntshalintshali, painted by Roux Gwala. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fé...
Ceramic
Monkey Planter, Ceramic Sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa
By Lovemore Sithole, Siyabonga Mabaso
Located in New York, NY
Monkey planter, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Lovemore Sithole, and painted by Siyabonga Mabaso. Ardmore ceramic art wa...
Ceramic
Fish Serving Bowl, Ceramic Sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa
By Zeblon Msele
Located in New York, NY
Fish serving bowl, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted and painted by Zeblon Msele 17" diameter x 6" H. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fée H...
Ceramic
Kudu Vase AAA, Ceramic by Ardmore from South Africa
By Virginia Xaba, Sabelo Khoza
Located in New York, NY
Kudu vase AAA, ceramic by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza, painted by Virginia Xaba. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fee Halsted and is situated in the f...
Ceramic
Shemale Warthog Teapot Ceramic by Ardmore from South Africa
By Sfiso Mvelase, Roux Gwala
Located in New York, NY
Shemale Warthog teapot AAA, ceramic by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase, painted by Roux Gwala 6" x 12" x 13 1/2" H. Ardmore ceramic art was est...
Ceramic
Circle of Honor: Ceremonial Hat (Isicholo), Zulu People
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Isicholo Zulu Hat South Africa, Mid-20th Century A striking circular Isicholo hat, traditionally worn by married Zulu women as a symbol of respect, status, and identity....
Metal
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H 13 in W 3 in D 9.5 in
Mounted Nias Island Coconut and Brass Headhunter Warrior Necklace, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Finely cut coconut shell and brass "Kalabubu" headhunter warrior necklace from the Indonesian Island of Nias mounted on a black painted cust...
Brass
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.
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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.
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.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.