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Antique Boule Balls Set "9", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Mounted Antler Trophy Blackforest 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Deer Antler from 1930, mounted on a carved wooden plaque, elegantly flanked by oak leaves. A fine example of traditional Central European craftsmanship, combining natural beauty with...
Category
1930s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Antler, Hardwood
Folk art walking stick, depicting the head of a Great Dane dog, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: carved wooden handle depicting a Great Dane dog’s head, sulphur glass eyes. Fruit wood shaft and metal ferrule. Germany circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Carved Fruitwood Towel Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fruitwood towel rack from England. This exquisite piece is hand carved and is int he form of a jester. He is wearing a typical jester's hat and has a ruffle around his...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785. Made in Sweden.
Swedish folk art board with a carved handle for mangling, dated 1785. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Small Cairn Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was Wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century
Located in CA, CA
A stunning Zoomorphic Dance mask The masks serve to invoke spirit animals, ancestors, or protective deities, bringing their spiritual qualities into the human world. Used in ceremonies to honour ancestors, promote fertility and ensure the well being of the community.
Among the many animal-form masks in Burkina Faso, the horse mask...
Category
Late 19th Century African Tribal Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People, 1950s
Located in CA, CA
A beautifully painted, stylised ritual dance mask with an assertive presence, used by the Gouro people of the Ivory Coast. The mask is in the form of an African wild dog, which, in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Camel Boots Shop or Store Sign in hardwood, Circa 1960s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good original shop or store advertising sign made for CAMEL BOOTS.
The sign is shaped as a prism with a triangular cross section and is made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Oversized Hand Carved Wings Over The World Bird Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1383 Hand carved wood sculpture of a bird with outstretched wings flying over the world.
Carved from a solid piece od hardwood.
Some cracks due to shrinkage of wood
Category
1950s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Nutwood
Feathered Pomo Basket
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th century. Sie: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2"
Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Willow, Feathers
$6,325
18th century English Chippendale Mahogany Mirror with Inlay Medallion
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English fancifully carved Chippendale mahogany mirror featuring fruitwood inlay medallions. Original finish, lovely contrasting wood tones on carved medallions.
See meas...
Category
1790s English Chippendale Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$736 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century Pantry Box, Small Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early small scale pantry box with the original lid.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Equestrian Hand Carved Wood Large-Scale Western Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-5000 Large-scale Western wood sculpture. A large wood sculpture of horses on a Western ranch, signed lower right by Dede 88.
Category
Late 20th Century Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Frame Chestnut Hand-carved Unique For Diploma or College Border or Fon Mirror
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is a unique and very special piece. It is worth framing the diploma in any office or Desk, giving it a special status, far from the commercial framework, no matter how good it is, this is another level.
Someone had this frame carved by a very virtuous master craftsman. It is made of chestnut wood and has a very exquisite carving, well carved, with great skill. It still preserves the pencil design of the master craftsman on the back
On the back you can also see the mastery of the craftsman who made it. There are 4 parts made in the same piece, the strip and the carving that surrounds it. The mastery demonstrated, not only for aesthetics, but also for the difficulty of carving, chestnut wood being a rather hard wood.
perfect finish
Carved walnut wood frame with upper pompadour
Perfect frame with the perfect size to put the university border or frame your university degree and hang it in your office
It is a unique piece, carved by a master cabinetmaker or carver in Spain It is beautiful and its carving is fine, elegant and well made
Due to its size and structure, it was surely carved with that intention, that of framing a title or graduation or a
college border
With a frame like this your title, border or even portrait, will give a distinguished, original and unique professional office touch
It is a good opportunity to obtain a unique object, being as it is increasingly difficult to find master cabinetmakers who work with this fineness of wood. This frame with cornucopia carved in wood at the beginning of the 20th century
This is not a simple frame, it is a work of art in itself.
The perfection of its carvings is only comparable to those of the great carvings that can be seen in the churches and cathedrals of old Europe. These trades are already being lost and there are few cabinetmakers who continue to exercise their trade
Louis XV style, late 19th or early 20th century
Walnut wood caved...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Chestnut
$3,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant sculpture.
This small elephant sculpture was handcrafted and hand-painted with several coats of glossy...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Forest Hand Carved Black Walnut Christ Figure Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1056 hand carved black walnut figure of Christ from a tree branch.
Category
1930s German Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
$375 Sale Price
61% Off
Senoufo Wooden Hut Stool, Erly 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
Senufo wooden hut stool, foot carved with a cross. Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Georgian Elm Bacon Settle In The Original Paint
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Georgian Elm Bacon Settle in the Original Paint. Very early settle dating from the 1720s, still has original intact interior with Iron hanging hooks. There are hardly any of these ...
Category
1720s English Country Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Elm
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Teak
antique shepherd’s chest, 1850’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical geometric symbols...
Category
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Vintage Spencer Peterman Live Edge Cherry Oval Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Spencer Peterson wooden cherry bowl in an oval shape with a natural live edge.
A luxurious hardwood with a satin grain and rich warm color, cherry wood is a symbol of spring, love and renewal.
This bowl is sustainably sourced and up cycled.
The cherry tree has grown wild throughout New England since the 1600s. Cherry is a luxury hardwood with rich warm colors and a smooth satiny grain.
Beautifully handcrafted in New England. Beautifully hand-made up cycled wood sustainable product by expert craftsman.
Cherry burl wood is very difficult to find and so this lovely bowl is very special.
These bowls are very special, unique. It is the kind of art that people will notice. It is perfect of an organic modern design aesthetic as well as for any other decor. This is a sustainable product, organic in nature and will last a lifetime.
Cherry burl wooden bowl - 16" x 13” Oval X 6” H.
Signed by artist artisan,
Cherry, Spencer Peterman...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Baule Sling Shots
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Baule figurative sling shots / catapults.
Nicely Carved with figurative detail.
Hard wood with matured patina.
Period: mid-20th century
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Polena Da Nave in Legno Di Castagno Raffigurante Capitan Uncino Italia XIX Sec
Located in Milan, IT
Polena in legno di castagno scolpito del XIX secolo, raffigurante Giacomo Uncino meglio conosciuto come Capitan Uncino, famoso pirata e il principale antagonista di Peter Pan.
Uncino è il capitano immaginario di una nave di pirati crudeli.
Viene chimato così perché al posto della mano destra ha un uncino di ferro, la mano gli fu mozzata da Peter Pan durante un combattimento e poi data in pasto ad un coccodrillo, il quale gradì così tanto la mano che spera di mangiarsi anche il pirata al quale continua a dare la caccia.
L’opera, in legno di castagno scolpito è stata realizzata da un bravo scultore ligure, Italia del Nord, alla fine del XIX secolo, di ottima fattura ritrare il mezzo busto di un uomo barbuto, l’occhio destro bendato e l’uncino al posto della mano destra, mentre la mano sinistra impugna una grande spada e una bandana come copriacapo.
Il castagno è un legno pregiato e molto resistente alle intemperie e al vento.
La spada spezzata è stata restaurata in epoca precedente, per il resto lo stato di conservazione è molto buono.
Una polena è una decorazione lignea, che si trovava sulla prua delle navi dal XVI al XIX secolo.
La pratica fu introdotta inizialmente nei galeoni, ma anche navi più antiche avevano spesso alcune decorazioni nella prua.
Come molte delle decorazioni del Tempo le polene...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Chestnut
2 Folk Art Carved
Painted Wood Mushroom Sculptures by JD 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 carved and painted mushrooms sculptures by JD. Signed along underside.
Dimensions:
15" x 13" x 19", 13" x 12" x 18"
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$409 Sale Price / set
30% Off
105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Towering at an awe-inspiring 105 inches—nearly nine feet—this hand-carved totem pole rises with a gravitational pull, commanding both space and attention. Its vertical sweep unfolds ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Category
1870s Italian Primitive Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Iron
African or African American Wood Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really well done, cool hand carved man. I thought this was a piece of American folk art. I am now told that it’s possibly African in origin. So I’m not completely sure either way. I ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Hickory Walking Stick with Three Badges
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940-1960 hickory walking stick with three badges. These badges were earned while walking through towns in the mountainous regions of Germany and Switzerland. The badges are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout.
Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d
Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d
Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses.
*Additional photos available upon request
We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector.
To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention.
Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off.
We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate.
Mythological History:
The golden deer...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Provincetown Folk Art Carved Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-575 hand carved wood grey whale wall sculpture signed Claire on verso
Category
1960s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
19Thc Folky Navajo /Pueblo Child
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Pueblo hand made child's chair has a rawhide hand woven seat ( deer hide ). The condition is very good with a missing top slat from the ladder back top of the chair.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Elm
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Kuba Palm Wine Cup
By Kuba
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo . Carved from very dense hardwood and a glorious patina formed by decades of use .
The piece would have been used to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
2 Antique German Porcelain Wood Framed Wall Plaque Sign Congratulations
Located in Dayton, OH
Two rare miniature wood framed antique German porcelain wall plaque signs, one in black with a design of grapes, leaves and a harp around a scroll reading Herzlichen Glückwunsch (Con...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
$164 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Tall Vintage Tribal Mask, Central African, Decorative Cultural Ornament, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage tribal mask. A Central African, decorative cultural ornament, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Fascinating dec...
Category
Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Swedish Folk Art Floral Bouquet In Urn Vase Hand Painted Teak Tray
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Swedish folk art circular teak tray with hand painted floral bouquet in urn motif on top side. Natural ribbon teak on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Teak, Paint
Small Agua Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single naturally growing boxwood branch with various angles, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects. The all-round handle depicts a fight ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Category
1950s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original painted grey buttocks basket is in good condition with minor breaks on base in areas. Amazing form and nice patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Turned Ash Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-turned ash wood bowl, found in Wisconsin’s Door County, is a celebration of natural form and craftsmanship. Carefully shaped by a local artisan, it retains its organic edge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Ash
Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
Category
1960s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight.
The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
Category
1940s Malian Folk Art Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19thc Bird’S-Eye Maple Compote with Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each Fruit measures between 2.5 and 3 inches spherically. There is a collection of seven alabaster hand painted peaches and is in a burl or bird...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Stone
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Folk Art Goose Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-110 handcrafted wood sculpture with hand painted nature scene on the surface
Signed Myle.
Category
1970s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
Indian Chief Painting Signed
Dated 1936
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Indian Chief oil painting signed M.Soto & dated 1936. This amazing oil painting is in very good condition and has a great look.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Hand painted. Handmade clothing. Very nice vintage doll. Unsure if it's wood or papier...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Machiche
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
$1,600 / set
Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man standing in the act of praying with folded hands and a large caricature head with a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Brass
6 Very Old Carved Figures of Buddhist Immortals
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6 Very Old Carved Figures of Buddhist Immortals
These lovely statues date from the 18th/19th Century, each one is carved from a single piece of wood, the garments are carved in fin...
Category
Early 1800s Primitive Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
$13,146 / set
Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-432 Hand carved dolphin sculpture
Category
1950s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved
Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt.
Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Category
1970s Central Asian Folk Art Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Side Table of Chestnut with Carved Lyre Base Form, Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Museum quality
Clearance, exchange of items. We welcome serious offers.
Console or side table of chestnut with carved lyre base and forged iron Stretcher, Spanish 18th century.
It ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cress Alphabet Board, Dated 1926
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun oval alphabet game board toy for adults or children is in good condition. It has a manufacture of original cress reversible educational boards.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Lega
Idimu
Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century finely carved mask, from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displays the typically heart-shaped face of Lega 'Idimu' masks. Traces o...
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1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Hardwood Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
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A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light
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.
Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
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.
The 13-Star American Flag Had More Variations Than You’d Think
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.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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