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Place of Origin: French
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Ceramic, Shoe With Mice, Circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique ceramic from France, around 1900. Beautiful small ceramic in the shape of a shoe with two mice climbing on it.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Oil on Canvas Springer Spaniel in liver and white. wonderfully posed "on point", walking along a cobbled street. Some losses to frame. Signed A Taillieu Dated 1914 France, ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Ceramic Vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
By Gérard Brossard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1990.
Category

20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category

1960s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
By Eugène Lion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Eugene Lion with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " E. Lion". Circa 1920.   
Category

20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century double sided French zinc clock Smiths Trade sign We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th century French double sided clock smiths trade sign. With i...
Category

1910s Victorian Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

18th Century French Pair of Oils on Gold Leaf Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French pair of oils on gold leaf panels. One is depicting an angel playing the violin, and the other one is holding the music book.
Category

18th Century Baroque Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Handled Basket, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage rattan picnic basket, 1950s, France. Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan handled shopping basket, made out of woven rattan. The...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial French Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Audoux Minet Style Oval Wall Mirror Nautical French Provincial Rope Jute
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Audoux Minet style oval nautical French Provincial Robe & Jute wall mirror. Superb handmade craftsmanship.
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century. This desk features hand carved detailing throughout and cabriolet legs. Very versat...
Category

1780s Rococo Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Lovely Engraved Glass Compartment Tray – Ideal for Serving Appetizers - 2Y370
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming glass compartment tray, beautifully engraved and featuring a glossy finish, is perfect for serving appetizers and adding a touch of elegance to any gathering. With its ...
Category

1980s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Jaz Mechanical Alarm Clock, Metal, Repetition Feature - 2Y613
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Collectible Vintage Jaz Alarm Clock (France), Circa 1970 Presenting a charming and functional piece of French mid-century design: a vintage Jaz mechani...
Category

1970s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 21.6 x 16.9 x 2.7 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Category

20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Letter Wax Seal Stamp Featuring Nude Bathing Women Art Nouveau
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze nude bathing women Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed. Circa 1890.
Category

1890s Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Early 20th-Century European Carved Wooden Axe Trade Sign, 66"" Long
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental early 20th-century European carved wooden axe trade sign, measuring an impressive 60" in length. This extraordinary piece, with its distinctively oversized design, was l...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ceramic bear paw by Georges Jouve, France, 1960 s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Black bear paw by Georges Jouve, signed, 1960's
Category

1960s Modern Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

French, 19th Century Folk Art Iron Shoemakers Shop Trade Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
One of a kind folk art riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Amazing item that was once the trade sign of a boot/ shoe maker or shoe shop in the early 19th century. Great piece in...
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Goat Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramic in the shape of a goat designed by Dominique Pouchain. Stamped on the underside. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Huge vintage 1970s / 1980s French painted fairground / carnival banner- makeup
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge late 1970s/ early 1980s French painted fairground / carnival / sideshow banner. Presumably part of an American themed ride or attraction, it's decorated with cool girls, makeup,...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art French Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Set of Four Antique French Wooden Screw Press Nutcrackers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rustic group of four 19th century French screw presses, possibly nutcrackers hand crafted in mahogany and walnut in a sculptural form. Still functional.
Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is a vintage convertible toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1960s. Model n. A-1620. When you pull the lever t...
Category

Late 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Jean Bonnardel Portrait by Federico Masses
Located in New York, US
Our very large portrait of Jean Bonnardel (1899-1952), Countess Madeleine de Montgomery, by Federico Armando Beltran Masses (1885-1949) measures 77 3/8 ...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac Painting, Signed, circa 1960, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Albert CHUBAC (1925-2008), signed, circa 1960, France, mixed media on paper. Height: 100 cm, width: 145 cm, depth: 5 cm. Last painter of the school of Nice. This is an importan...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Set of 82 French Kitchen Table Towels in Linen Canvas with Embroidery, 1920s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 82 French Kitchen Table Towels in Linen Canvas with Embroidery, 1920s Vintage Design Large lot of 82 old table towels in mixed linen canvas with 20th century embroidery - ...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen

System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity. The shaft, made of thick bamboo wood, separates into three parts. The fabric part, triangular in...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

19th Century French Wine Scale with Barrel
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Early French wine scale with barrel. Overall 80" to top of arm 74" H to top of arch x 64" W x 48" D. Completely disassembles for transport. Original wooden ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this vintage handmade wood sign once hung in a French village shop. Constructed of wood, this piece will add a touch of whimsy to your home. 56"W x...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
Mid-20th Century French Shop Sign
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Category

1970s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Felt

Antique Double Sided French Hairdresser Sign
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful early 20th century double sided French hairdresser shop sign with lovely old weathered paint. Such a great looking piece and very decorative. The paint is all stable and ...
Category

1920s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Cubist Rug, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage French Cubist Rug, 1970s Vintage Design This rug from the 1970s, design and vintage, could be described as a colorful and daring masterpiece, characterized by geometric and ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Four French Oil Paintings on Board of Chickens
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of four oil painting on board depicting chickens and roosters of the French city of Rennes. Presented in wood frames and signed ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Teapot with Etched Design, Indian, 20th Century - 2Y362
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage brass teapot, likely of Indian origin, is beautifully etched with intricate designs, making it an elegant and collectible piece. Crafted in the 20th century, the teapot ...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Brass

French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
Category

Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Boxwood

Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Category

1970s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Felt

A Dieppe ivory walking stick depicting a Satyr, France mid 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory handle depicting a satyr with pointed ears and goat hair, wearing a hat, with his hands behind his neck. Ebony cane. Silver band and metal ferrule. Dieppe...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Hand-carved capital, 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Hand-carved capital, 18th century Hand-carved capital. Carved from solid oak. Originating from France, 18th century. Was attached to a wall at an angle and is therefore less finely...
Category

18th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Vase circa 1980 French Handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic vase with ceramic glaze colors, circa 1980. Perfect condition. Signed under the base. Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 19cm.
Category

1980s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Oak leafed pin with inscription ”Sebastopol”, with original ribbon, attached to issue certificate of the French Ministery of War, dated 1856. Obverse: VICTORIA – REGINA -1854, cro...
Category

Mid-19th Century Classical Roman Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign, circa 1950
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1950. The rare sign boasts gigantic scissors, which can be used as a...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marseille in Oil
Located in Madison, MS
This one of a kind original artwork is a lovely oil painting of a seaport in Marseille, France in the 1800s. It is painted on a piece of wood and has no frame. The texture is very un...
Category

19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Marseille in Oil
Marseille in Oil
$532 Sale Price
20% Off
French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
French (1930's) miniature salesman's sample model of natural wicker 4 piece salon set with orange and black trim.  
Category

20th Century Mission French Folk Art

Materials

Wicker

Vintage French Ceramic Bottle with Risqué Décor, Folk Art, 8.7 in - 2Y617
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A fascinating and highly collectible piece of French folk art, this Vintage Ceramic Bottle features unusual and captivating satirical erotic décor. Labelled for "Produits Régionaux,"...
Category

1950s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as original until we recondition the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Extra Large Papier Mâché Hat
Located in Brecht, BE
For lovers of quirky objects and eccentricities ... an extra large papier mâché hat ... lovely patina ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional pair of French yachting binoculars. Polished and lacquered gentleman's binoculars with geared focal tubes. Interesting design that resembles rope. Clean and clear. Wonder...
Category

1890s Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
By Paul Colin
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin printed by H. Chachoin. Made famous in 1928, spectacular and exquisitely made. This...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Brass Heart
Located in London, GB
A brass heart France, mid 20th Century
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Miroir industriel arrondi en métal 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir industriel arrondi en métal 1930
Category

1930s Industrial Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Statex Reporter Model 323 B Tripod, Circa 1970s - 2Y603
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Statex Reporter Model 323 B Tripod, Circa 1970s This is an authentic vintage Statex Reporter camera tripod, model 323 B, made in Japan in the 1970s. This piece is a wonderful...
Category

1970s Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Trio of 19th Century French Hand Penned Annotated Fish Housed in Maple Frames
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A trio of wonderfully penned fish, with detailed annotations housed in period maple frames. French mid to late 19th Century, age related discolouration and abrasions. 41/33/3cm 41...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Maple, Paper

Art nouveau ivory walking stick depicting a nude lying woman, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: big ivory carved handle. Art Nouveau cane fine carving executed, it depicts a nude lying women. Malacca wood shaft. Horn ferrule. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Art nouveau Ivory walking stick depicting Andromeda, France 1895.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Ivory carved handle, it depicts the scene of the Greek mith of Andromeda chained to the rocks. L shaped handle. Malacca wooden shaft. Metal ferrule. France 1895. (SHIP...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Original French Grande Re-Release James Bond 007 Dr. No Poster c.1980s
By Boris Grinsson
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and original James Bond Dr. No (1962) French Grande film poster re-release version(1980s), Artist: Boris Grinsson (1907-1999). Film starring Sean Connery in the first in the s...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.1 x 11 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching ...
Category

Early 1900s Rustic Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Alain Plocq, Surrealist Painting, France, Oil on Canvas, 1980s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Alain Plocq, Surrealist Painting, France, 1980s, Oil on Canvas Contemporary artists from Auvergne region around 1980 Additional information: Materials: Paint, Canvas Color: Azure P...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century French Decoy Duck - Hand-Carved Wood - Original Paint Traces
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming hand-carved wooden decoy duck, likely French, dating from the early 20th century. This authentic working decoy shows wonderful traces of its original painted surface in so...
Category

Early 1900s Antique French Folk Art

Materials

Wood