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Creator: Unknown
Etched Stoneware Glazed Cup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue glazed stoneware cup or vase with etched figures on each side.
Dimensions
3.5" diameter x 4" height.
Condition
Good vintage condition. Professionally cleaned, with no chips or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early Twentieth-Century Tanzanian Village Stool
Located in London, GB
The form of this finely carved early twentieth-century village stool, from the Hehe culture in Tanzania, consists of four short, upright legs supporting a dish-shaped seat. A small d...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19Thc Oval Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved oval dough bowl from New England.It is in very good condition with a nice aged patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Large American Romantic Surrealism Oil Painting by Francis W. Cowell, circa 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large surrealist outsider oil painting executed by Francis W Cowell, circa 1949. Titled "THE UNCIVILIZED". Buffalo Society of Artist, 54th annual exhibition. Interesting subject, ama...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique World Globe On Stand French
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique World Globe On Stand French. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Oil Painting On Canvas With A Nature Frame Signed By Allan Schmidt From 1968
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas, framed in a natural wood frame. The work is signed by Allan Schmidt and dated 1968. The motif is done in an abstract style with dynamic colors that create a v...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Post Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Mother
Child Sculpture, USA, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid walnut with an alluring ebonized this exquisite, visually captivating sc...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Night Edit Hoganas Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Night Edit Hoganas Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 200.6 x L 200.6 cm.
Materials: Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs, with ...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silk
$6,581 / item
Artisan Greige Cord Pure 250 Round Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Artisan Greige Cord Pure 250 Round Rug in Hand-loomed Bamboo Silk by Mohebban
Dimensions: D 250 cm
Materials: Bamboo Silk
The Pure collection is made of fine hand-spun and hand-wove...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of a vintage Zuni inlaid and sterling silver ranger buckle set, circa 1970s.
This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, je...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
Rectangular Blue Oceano 360 Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Blue Oceano 360 Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 360 x L 275 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the intersection of architect...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$12,455 / item
18th Century Tall Butter Churn from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original 18th century butter churn with the original lid and original hardware and cut nail construction. Take a close look at the fingers and early nails with the original ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak Point Dr La Brea Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Point Dr La Brea Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
$6,461 / item
Castilian Las Alturas Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Castilian Las Alturas Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk, Mohair
$6,461 / item
African Helmet Mask
Gelede
from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Original Oil Painting of Nobleman. Striking piece with age appropriate wear, see condition details below. Most likely English but could be French with English frame. ...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful and large example of Oceanic art, this delightful woven mask would have been used on the gable of a middle Sepik meeting house. The wildly expressive form is accentuated ...
Category
1940s Papua New Guinean Tribal Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Night Edit Kalix Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Night Edit Kalix Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 200.6 x L 200.6 cm.
Materials: Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs, with hi...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silk
$6,581 / item
Silver Nausta Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Nausta Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm.
Materials: Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rug...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silk
$6,641 / item
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object C-Y21 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object C-Y21 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 300 x L 320 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine blue 19th century decorated stoneware two gallon Cowden & Wilcox jug is in fine condition. This heavy flower design is quite unusual. Condition is mint. This was made in Ha...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 55 cm
Material: Charred cedar and wenge wood stand
Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Wenge, Cedar
$2,113 / item
Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Category
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Boston Terrier Ceramic Dog Statue with Red Collar
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring timeless charm and character to your home with this early 20th century hand-painted ceramic Boston Terrier dog statue. Beautifully modeled with a lifelike stance, this vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$112 Sale Price
25% Off
19thc Green Painted Bucket from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Furkin found in Ohio.
Wonderful original paint, the brown fingers also have the original paint . The top lid has illegible stamped writing. Such wonderful patina and age to th...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Kastrup Closed On Sunday Night Edit LR Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastrup Closed On Sunday Night Edit LR Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of o...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Pair Beautiful Baroque Style Stucco Plaster Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These beautiful Baroque plaster cherub angel heads are an antique from Italy. Made of plaster and hand painted, these cherub angel heads feature intrica...
Category
19th Century German Baroque Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Plaster, Stucco
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 52 cm to 37 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Wood Framed Folk Art Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by River. The two dogs are hunting water fowl. Wood framing is modern. United States, 1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1970s Bacchus as Harvest Jester Ceramic Mask Majolica Ceramiche Artistice, Italy
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely impressive Bacchus in the shape of a jester carrying a full bounty of the harvest on his head:
there is fiery red pepperoni placed as horns, a juicy plum, lemons and plent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$324 Sale Price
60% Off
19th C Dutch Fabric Dolls- Man
Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19th c fabric dolls are in amazing condition. These Dutch dolls have the original wood shoes /clogs. These dolls are so wonderful and undisturbed clothing.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Ship Door Stop From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cast iron ship door stop with a fine patina.Fine condition as well.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Five Framed "Tanglewood" Drawings
Located in Sheffield, MA
The five pen-and-ink drawings by Lauzon represent various aspects of a summer concert of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, Lenox, MA: the co...
Category
Early 2000s American Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$750 / set
Coutinho Trasher Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Coutinho Trasher Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, fre...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
$6,461 / item
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
CF 11.3 Mirror by Caturegli Formica
Located in Geneve, CH
CF 11.3 mirror by Caturegli Formica
Dimensions: D 60 x H 60 cm
Materials: Glass, mirror, wood.
Biographical notes
Beppe Caturegli (1957) and Giovannella Formica (1957-2019)...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$7,770 / item
Engelholm Nobu Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Engelholm Nobu Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped ru...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,551 / item
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C05 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C05 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 240 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
A finely Carved Boxwood Cane Handle in the Form of a Gnome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely Carved Boxwood Cane Handle in the Form of a Gnome, with articulated features and inset glass eyes.
The gnome’s mouth opens when his elongated beard is pressed.
Mounted on a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and no cracks or chips.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$788 Sale Price
20% Off
Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 360 by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Atlas – Beige and Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rectangular 360 by Mohebban
Dimensions: W 360 x L 270 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal and...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Brage 28 Grader Diaz Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Brage 28 Grader Diaz Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 200.66 x L 200.66 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form sha...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,479 / item
19Thc Hand Carved
Painted Cigar Store Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted cigar store Indian head had a Cigar sign hanging below it at one time.The condition is good with normal wear & tear from age and use.
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Navajo Yei Pictorial Floor or Wall Weaving
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Seven figure pictorial Yei weaving. Bright colors, hand dyed yarns over natural cream background. Very little if any wear. Beautiful weaving! Great for floor or wall.
Origin: Navajo...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C06 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C06 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 250 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Jug From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc hand crafted decorated stoneware jug is in fine condition and has a floral decoration.This is a real collectors dream.It is a sweet siz...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Red and White Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Soup Cup, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful large hand painted soup cup with handle made in Italy. Italian folk pottery has become highly coveted in recent years. This piece features a hand ...
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$131 Sale Price
25% Off
Cast Bronze Sculpture of Lounging Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast bronze sculpture depicts a woman, captured in a moment after she just finished a swim at her favourite lake. She’s gazing upon the view, reclining on a rock as she air drie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
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 Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Moroccan Green and Brown Chiselled Ceramic Urns with Handles
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles.
Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y13 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y13 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 260 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
19thc Mocha Ware Seaweed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc yellow ware mocha blue seaweed pattern mixing bowl in pristine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Hoganas Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Hoganas Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rug...
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silk
$5,020 / item
Bronze Indian
Dog Book Ends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of bronze bookends of an Indian & his dog are signed JB1524-C.Vieth.
Fine condition.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Red
Blue Calico Blocks Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc red & blue calico fabric squares or blocks in fine condition. The quilt has fine quilting and very good piecework.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Round Blue Oceano D300 Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Mohebban
Dimensions: D 300 cm
Materials: Wool.
The Sombra collection, designed by Miguel Reguero, celebrates the encounter betw...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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