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Place of Origin: American
Mid-Century David Gil "Split Head" Stoneware Sculpture Mounted on Lucite
By David Gil
Located in Chicago, IL
A stoneware sculpture created by artist David Gill for Bennington Potters. It features a head with imprinted numbers, made of two halves attached to a leucite stand. In the 1950s, Gi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture, Wire Rod and Stolit Manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist abstract sculpture. Wire rod and stolit, unsigned, extremely well executed, circa 1950 after Lynn Chadwick who after WWI developed a construction method using welded ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Wire

Group of Three Folky Wood Carnival Milk Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky handmade Carnival knock down milk bottles are in good condition. These bottles are hand turned with a nice mellow patina. These bottles are us...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, freeform, large, heavy plate/ charger by American master potter Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures. Very unique and scarce work with rare use of color. Very hard to come by. One of our personal favorites along with the Chawan tea bowl. Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and experimental phases. From of Private Collection, New York. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

American Folk Art Figure
By Som American
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of a mid 19th century Amish childs toy figure. Carved delicately from a lighter weight wood and has been cared for lovingly for the past two centuries . ...
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Mid-19th Century American Colonial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

LaBarge Attr Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wood Frame Shield\Crest Shaped Mirror 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to LaBarge, this large mirror features a well-proportioned shield or crest shape with a carved and gilt wooden frame. A handsome accent piece for any modern home or hallwa...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Geometric Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large eye dazzler bolster pillow has a black cotton linen backing. This brown and grey with black trim eye dazzler is in good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Navajo American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
SALESMAN SAMPLE: Late 19th C. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn hay wagon, in excellent condition with original gold stenciling to carr...
Category

1890s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique All-Cotton Mosaic Triangle / Half-Square Triangle Quilt Circa 1900-1940
Located in Delray Beach, FL
large-format Antique American Quilt, a true piece of textile history and folk art. This magnificent quilt features a complex and mesmerizing Mosaic Triangle pattern, meticulously han...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Pennsylvania Dower Chest with drawers and tombstone panels
Located in Lancaster, PA
This dower chest is made of pine and poplar with the original painted finish. The pine case is sponge decorated in salmon with three blue sponged tombstone panels across the front a...
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Late 18th Century Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Poplar

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....
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20th Century Victorian American Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Felted Wool Body Pillow Tahoe Fabric by JG Switzer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Milled by hand in JG Switzer's design workshop, and made of Shetland sheep wool listed on the Livestock Conservancy list as an "at risk" breed. Merino and local wool from within our own Fibershed (defined as a 100 mile radius of the workshop) also are used to make this pillow. Rich, natural undyed brown, grey and cream sheep fleece is "painted" on a canvas of wool. No two alike, as each item is hand-painted. These designer pillows...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Expressive Clown Painting, signed, c. 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expressive clown painting - signed "Jen" circa 1950 - great frame Frame size = 22.5 x 26.5 Image size = 15.5 x 19.5.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Paint

United State Marine Corp Banner, ca 1941-1950
Located in York County, PA
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT OF NOTABLE WEIGHT & QUALITY, IN THE OLD COLOR SCHEME, MADE DURING OR IN THE WAKE OF WWII Marine Corps pennant, made of heavy felt with a dark blue...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Felt

19th Century American General Store Apothecary Grain Paint Hand Stenciling
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...
Category

1880s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Russell Biles "Wee Baby" Black Pink Porcelain Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine porcelain figurine. In the form of a black back doll with pink geometric patterns to the torso that is reminiscent of magma cracks in stone. By Russel Biles. A self-d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Terracotta Garden Sculpture of Young Victorian Woman
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful terracotta wall plaque is very unusual, salvaged from a brownstone in New York City. Made of terracotta depicting a young Victorian woman...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

1930 s / 40 s Hand Painted " RADIO SERVICE" SHOP/STORE sIGN..
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's / 40's Hand Painted " RADIO SERVICE" SHOP/STORE sIGN.. .Great graphics. font..
Category

1940s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

1970s Southern California Design Studio Pottery Vase Brent Bennett Leaf Motif
By Brent Bennett
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful intense handcrafted tall stoneware vessel or vase. Good size, just over a foot tall. Heavy. No chips, no cracks.
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highlights, emphasizing the eyes and beak. The eagle is displayed with both wings fully outstretched. The feathers are expertly detailed, especially considering that this eagle is a single-piece carving. The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows in its sinister (left) talon and an olive branch with its dexter (right) talons. Those arrows are tightly aligned, a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. In this case, the bundle of arrows were a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. The olive branches emphasize the power of peace. The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Navajo-Inspired Quilt, Handcrafted Cotton Folk Art, Circa 1880s
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century American Quilt perhaps a unique design. The obvious Navajo influence of the Red Cross symbolizing the Spider Woman is unquestionable. They're being 13 crosses also ...
Category

1880s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

LeMoyne Stars and Maple Leaves Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is an early and unusual quilt combining LeMoyne Stars and Tulip patterns. It is made with a wonderful array of early 19th century fabrics. The tan sashing was the perfect color...
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19th Century American Colonial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Located in York County, PA
Franco-American textile with the image of an eagle supporting knotted and draped american and French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Silk

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif. Late 19th Century
Category

1880s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fun and fabulous Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel from the latter part of the 19th century. Totally original and in fantastic condition. Nice old Ted and black paint looks to be corr...
Category

1890s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Oak

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Structure No. 244 reveals a quieter but essential strand of Jim Rose’s legacy—his ability to recognize expressive potential in the byproducts of making and to elevate remnants into r...
Category

2010s Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

F. Carlton Ball Midcentury Signed Ceramic Glazed California Studio Pottery Bowl
By F. Carlton Ball
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully glazed and textured Mid-Century Modern pottery bowl by renowned California master potter F. Carlton Ball. Ball, who studied with Glen Lukens, taught at the University of Southern California between 1956-1967 and later at the University of Puget Sound...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
By Linvel Barker
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and likely one-of-a-kind matching pair of carved cat sculptures by self-taught American folk artist Linvel Barker (1921–2004), created in 1996. Born in rural eastern Kentucky,...
Category

1990s Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Eastern ball headed club of walnut burl with panther effigy over ball. High polished use. Scalloped handle at base. Original drops missing. The panthe...
Category

1650s Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century, American School Folk Art "Baby" Horse O/C - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century American School folk art painting, titled "Baby," captures the innocence and vitality of a young horse with delightful naivety and artistic flair. Executed...
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Massive Pair Native Salish Carved Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Matched pair of Salish Native American totem poles. Both identical. Carved as a thunderbird with spread rings separately carved and attached perched on the head of a human over a sea...
Category

Late 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man
Located in Wiscasset, ME
19th Century American wood root folk art carving of a man with one arm. Presented on a custom metal stand. Measuring 19 .5" x 19.75" x 6" Ex. American Primitive Gallery...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Braided Rawhide Quirt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Finely braided 19th Century rawhide quirt with three knots. Measures: 14" plus 15" flapper, last quarter of the 19th century. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the ra...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Hide

Bull Horns – Rustic Western Modern Wall Hanging Sculptural Art
By Spacecraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A trophy. A totem. A fertility symbol? Above the bed or over the fireplace, Bull Horns are an amulet for your space and speak to the spirit of the unbranded maverick. Salvaged Doug f...
Category

2010s Rustic American Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company, " circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare and difficult to find Native American beaded coin purse, with an image of an Indian chief in full regalia, with a headdress and frontal Indian d...
Category

Early 20th Century Native American American Folk Art

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Northern Plains Gun Stock Club
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gunstock club with carved and painted feather carvings at top, lines with red paint, 4" blade, original trade point. A real weapon of tiger maple. Except...
Category

19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Maple

Playing Cards At The Dolphin Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
Playing Cards Under Candle Light At The Green Dolphin Inn - Vibrant Colored Hand Painting An oil painting on canvas panel by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria A...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Folk Ceramic Butter Churn, Crock or Vase with Blue Stripe Decoration
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This fine ceramic butter churn or crock is in fine condition for its age. Its body is cream, with a fluted top. Two blue stripes decorate the body, all ...
Category

20th Century American Classical American Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Vintage Weather-Bird Shoes SSP Neon
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage porcelain base neon sign advertising Weather-Bird Shoes, a line of outdoor waterproof shoes manufactured by Peters, Division of International Shoe Co., St. Louis, MO. This p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Vintage American Amish “Baby Blocks” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
An exquisite mid-20th century Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, beautifully hand-stitched in the classic “Baby Blocks” pattern. This expertly crafted textile features soft hues of lavender, pale gray, and green, with each geometric block meticulously hand-cut and hand-pieced to create a three-dimensional illusion. Made from repurposed household fabrics and constructed entirely by hand, this quilt reflects the Amish commitment to both utility and artistry. The fine needlework and harmonious color palette make it a standout heirloom-quality piece ideal for display or use. Dimensions: 46” x 54” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2242 vintage Amish quilt, Baby Blocks quilt, hand-stitched Amish cotton quilt, antique geometric quilt, mid century American quilt, Lancaster County quilt, lavender and gray quilt, handmade patchwork quilt, repurposed fabric textile, collectible Amish craftsmanship, vintage nursery decor, three-dimensional quilt design, sustainable vintage decor, heirloom American quilt, quilt for interior design, Amish Baby Blocks Quilt, American Amish Baby Blocks Quilts, Baby Blocks Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 Craftsman American Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His name heavily carved on back. PERIOD: 1986 ORIGIN: Alaska SIZE: 13"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
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1980s Native American Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

Declaration of Independence Printed Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic silk scarf, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. At center of the silk scarf design is artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence. The famous text and signatures are printed in black ink on white silk. A border of bright red encloses the text, with a five-pointed white star set against a blue square appearing at each corner. This is a newly made silk scarf, printed to celebrate our Nation's foundational text. The United States Declaration of Independence...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Native American Chippewa Catlinite T-Pipe
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
19th century Chippewa pipe with weeping hearts. Long stem Chippewa T-pipe with file burnt stem and steatite bowl having red Catlinite weeping hearts and pewter inlay. The bowl is squ...
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Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Other

Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970 s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture. by T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
Category

1970s American Craftsman Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
19th Century three dimensional copper arrow weather vane with wood ball. 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Period: 19th Century Origin: Eastern US Size: 40 1/2"H x 36 1/2" Family Owned & Opera...
Category

19th Century Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Princess Feather Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Here is a bold Princess Feather quilt, all in solid colors, well done in every way. The red and green feathers are offset by orange centers and a similar orange flower at the center ...
Category

1890s Country Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Casas Grandes Pottery Olla
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery olla. Hand coiled and painted polychrome design. Restored. Two strap holes. Four geomorphic faces. Rim crack through one hole. Ex. Barnard. 6"D x 7"...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Native American Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

18th Century American Sampler
Located in Huntington, NY
18th Century American Sampler In period frame This specific sampler features stylized images of birds, trees, and flora, typical motifs for the era, along with the inscription "A To...
Category

1740s American Colonial Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Mid Century Barber Shop Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Barber Shop Sign, circa late 1950s to early 1960s, a hand-painted sheet metal sign with old prices for old hair cuts. The sign remains in very good condition with only ...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in the...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

"In The Shade of The Old Apple Tree" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1906
By Charles Shonk Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Outstanding example of this iconic and highly sought after tin advertising sign made by the Shonk Company, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1906. The subject matter depicts a farm scene with...
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique American Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Soldier Carnival Shooting Gallery Targets
By King
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early examples of 'King' soldier shooting gallery targets. Rare shape and extremely thick. King manufactured shooting galleries and targets thr...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here, a beautifully rusted tobacco box, a steel egg...
Category

2010s Folk Art American Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Yankel Ginzburg, Acrylic Star Mezuzah Judaica Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and rare artist proof (42/50) by renowned artist Yankel Ginzburg, this acrylic lucite mezuzah is a mesmerizing fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry. The sculptura...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern American Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Health Chiropractic, " Rare Art Deco Metal Trade Sign for Chiropractor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic example of trade signage featuring a nude male angel figure with outspread wings was cast in aluminium and painted a shade of off-white. It has...
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage American Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum