French Folk Art

Rare twisted rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With a green glass sphere. Nautical style.

Large glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay. Unsigned. Circa 1945. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 14.9 inches.

Hervé Rousseau Original and Brutalist ceramic vase Brown stoneware firing kiln effects and red ceramic glaze color XXth century french artist ...

Vintage French, iron and hand forged blacksmith's 'pig' anvil with a beautifully aged texture and patina. A sculptural piece with historic symbolism and substantial weight.  

Glazed ceramic cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay. Artist signature under the base « Androz 1944 La Borne ». Unique piece. Circa 1944. H : 3.9 x 14.9 inches.

Headdress in the style of Kayapo Amazonian Indian Tribal pieces, under frame made with moulting feathers sourced in France of blue Macaw feathers, and other South American bird feath...

Pierre Digan. Pair of stoneware ceramic pitchers. Original perfect condition. Black and brown stoneware ceramic colors. Realised in la Borne circa 1970. Measures: Num...

French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of a steer wearing a tasseled blanket and with it's head turned. The blanked cast with...

This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...

A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 6.9 x 4.3 inches.

Beautiful Thierry Mugler 2.6 fluid ounce “Etoile Collection” Eau de Parfum factice-dummy in mint condition. This piece comes in the factory box with molded stand. The piece has color...

Exclusive and graceful brass extra large set of Deer designed in the 1970s in France. Large and solid brass ‘Bambi’ sculpture in an excellent vintage condi...

This beautiful vintage wooden box from Italy, dating to the 20th century, is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship. The box features a charming floral design meticulously creat...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin». 2020. Unique piece. H: 16.9 × 15.4 × 14.2 inches.

Sculpture in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist signature under the base « JP Bonnardot ». Unique piece. Circa 1990-2000. H : 15.3 x 27.5 x 25.6 inches.

A very beautiful early 17th century oil on board painting of Saint Eugene - The Archbishop Of Toledo, Spain. Wonderful brushwork and intricate detail....

Set of four Mid-Century Rope & Wood Stool after Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet ,the top is upholstered with a white fabric. Measures: Height / 13 inches. Diameter / 11 inches.

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin Moustiers». 2025. Unique piece. H: 17.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches.

Maya Signed under the base Colored stoneware ceramic pitcher Original good condition Red and blue colors Height 20 cm Large 16 cm

Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures A unique pair of antique French carved wooden carousel pig figures, attributed to the world renowned Limo...

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.  

Collectible toy - Concorde 3 plane - 1970s Electric guided Joustra Edition Measures: L59xP27xH13cm Sheet metal and plastic Circa 1970 Canned I...

An exceptional 19th-century brass telescope mounted on its original adjustable tabletop tripod stand. This fine optical instrument reflects the craftsmanship and scientific curiosity...

Playing balls from the 18th century in France. Although the most famous variant, pétanque, only emerged in the early 20th century, a precursor already had a long history. The game w...

Oval Mid-Century wood & rope gueridon Audoux Minet, Circa 1960. Height / 19 inches. Diameter / 23 inches by 15.5 inches.

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, in collaboration with Maison Nurita. This Lily of the Valley is handmade in biscuit porcelain, ...

French folk art painting dated 52

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, in collaboration with Maison Nurita. This Lily of the Valley is handmade in biscuit porcelain, ...

David Whitehead Stoneware ceramic vase realised in La Borne Circa 2000 Unique handmade piece signed under the base Black and bron stoneware ceramic colors Measures: H...

Rare Pair Of Mid-Century Rope Oval Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 21 inches H. , 13.5 inches W.

Discover the beauty of this elegant Damascus jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a luxurious red velvet interior. This rectangular, flat box is ideal for storing jewelry, ...

Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2007. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world”. Femininity and sensuality are exalted. Inspired by the body, before and after birth, or simply the sea, the parts of the sculpture conjugate around a mysterious interior cavity, secret and troubling. The interior wall doesn’t correspond to the exterior, and has its own volumes, deformities, and intimacy. The pieces present two kinds of interior: one open, and partially uncovered, the other totally hidden inside. The differences of their respective deformation reinforce the impression of life : the subjective representation of muscles and bones, of bulges pushed by an interior force, like a visceral movement of respiration. The surface of the ceramic is crackled but soft and fine, even reflecting light like the skin. The nuances of color reinforce the expression of sensuality. The alignment of technique and what it causes one to see and feel has rarely been so intimately successful. Wayne Fischer perfected his technique in the 1970s and has remained faithful to it. He adds fibers to porcelain clay that has been chosen for its whiteness to create and accentuate volume around empty space, by assembling slabs or thrown pieces. Then, he makes another piece that takes its place inside; both parts are formed with no hand...

La Borne Original and decorative 20th century ceramic bottle or vase Signed under the base Elegant brown ceramic glaze color Original perfect condition Measures: Heig...

Explore a classic piece of literature with this antique book by J. Girardin, titled "Le Locataire des Demoiselles Rocher." Published by Hachette, this novel offers a glimpse into historical storytelling and is a notable addition to any vintage book collection...

This exquisite vintage catchall bowl, signed by Vallauris, features a charming floral design that adds a touch of elegance to any space. Key Features: Material: Ceramic Period: 20t...

This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,5 kg.

Early 20th Century Rare Chicken Fairground Target Panel from Paris Made from pine and papier Mache with hand painted detail. Known as a Passé Boule in France these fairground amusem...

Antique French Cast Iron Grease Pot, Early 19th Century This is an authentic and original antique cast iron pot, likely used for storing grease or oil in the early 19th century. This...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and 1...

Very animated face masks from the 1940s. Three dimensional.

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 17 inches Height with the shade.  

This exquisite antique tray is crafted from precious wood and features a hand-carved design depicting a rhinoceros in a savanna landscape. A fine example of African art, this piece s...

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, likely to be French in...

Pair of Candelabras Sign: Made in France Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have an...

This is an authentic vintage ELF 20W50 Prestigrade oil can from the 1970s. A classic piece of automotive memorabilia, this can is a unique decorative object. It still contains the or...

An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. Stamp signature under the base.                  

Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.6 x 17.7 x 31.7 inches.

French decorative ceramic representing a horse under the moon Height Tiles glued on a wood board The faience is hand painted and hand made circa 1970 Good condition   L40 P1,5 ...

Antique French Planche à Pain Bread Cutting Board with Original, Attached Wrought Iron Knife c1750. The top has a carved angel head flanked by wings. With fantastic detailed iron-work.

Charming Vintage 1970s Fabric-Covered Decorative Box This charming vintage decorative box is a delightful example of 20th-century design, dating to the 1970s. Originally described as...

A striking example of French popular craftsmanship from the 1970s, this vase is entirely composed of natural seashells meticulously strung on wire, creating a sculptural yet decorati...

This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence. The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are connected to the body and allow articulation (simultaneously lift both arms) Traditional dress of lovely provincial fabrics and delicate lace representing french Provence. Series of French santons...

Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame. This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any ...

A classic Jules Verne book titled "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" (A Captain at Fifteen), first part, 7th edition published by Ed. Hetzel. This vintage b...

Mid-Century Modern French rectangular coffee table from the late 1950s. Solid polished Steel and original handcrafted & hand-painted c...

Charming folk art nutcracker handcrafted from a solid log of wood, beautifully carved and hollowed while preserving its natural bark. The screw mechanism, also entirely made of wood,...

Lovely pair of French folk art decoys. Two Coots made out of cork and with wooden beaks. On the bottom you can see lead weights to keep them on place on the water. Very decorative an...