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Period: 1980s
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce wall relief sculpture by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore ...
Category

American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Vintage Women s Leather Coat from USSR: Timeless Elegance in Black, 1J92
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the timeless world of vintage elegance with this exquisite women's leather coat from the USSR. Crafted in the 1980s, this black leather coat exudes sophistication and style, capturing the essence of a bygone era that continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts today. Measuring at a very long length of 123cm, this coat commands attention and complements a variety of outfits. The sleeve length is 56cm, and the chest circumference is 63cm, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit. With a size 52, this coat is a statement piece that radiates confidence and timeless allure. Though generally in good condition, this vintage treasure bears some signs of age on the bottom side of the coat. These subtle marks add character and authenticity, attesting to its unique history and journey through time. The coat is elegantly enhanced with a leather belt, adding versatility to its style. Wear the belt to cinch the coat at the waist for a more defined silhouette or leave it undone for a relaxed and effortless look. The belt serves as a chic accessory, offering multiple ways to wear and showcase your individual flair. Originally purchased in the USSR during the 1980s, this leather coat showcases the enduring quality and craftsmanship that defined the fashion landscape of its era. Its rich black hue exudes elegance, making it a versatile and essential addition to any wardrobe. Whether you're a collector of vintage fashion, a lover of classic elegance, or someone seeking a statement coat, this women's leather coat is a cherished find. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history and allow its black leather charm, complemented by the stylish belt, to make a bold fashion statement. Add this women's leather coat to your collection and let its timeless elegance elevate your style. Celebrate the allure of authentic vintage fashion...
Category

Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1980s Educational Poster of Birds – Black and White Illustration - 2Y432
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 1980s educational poster features a detailed black and white illustration of three birds, each depicted in a different pose. Measuring 26.8 inches (68 cm) in height and ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Signed Fred Crosson Indian Chief Oil Painting
By Fred Crosson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine oil painting of a Indian chief is in a custom made contemporary gilded wood frame. This listed artist Fred Crosson painting is also dated 1981 and in fine condition.
Category

American Adirondack Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Vintage 1986 Laképoxy Painting Signed "CH 03-1986 Lyon France" - 2Y261
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage abstract laképoxy painting from March 1986 is signed "CH 03-1986 Lyon France" and remains to be identified. The piece showcases an expressive abstract design typical of ...
Category

Unknown Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Untitled, Purvis Young Mixed-Media Painting, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract mixed-media work by artist Purvis Young. Folk Art portraying bleeding and pregnant figures in a crowd, policemen on horseback and large blue eyes. Young used eyes as symbols...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Reclaimed Wood, Canvas, Paper

Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile. Indigo dyed thick hand-spun cotton warp ikat woven from sets of mirror image designs depicting rows of 13 trees, dancers, floral diamo...
Category

Guatemalan Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Engraving "Homage to Rodin" by Orfeo Tamburini
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving representing the symbolic 21st district of Paris realized in aquatint in colors. Entitled "Homage to Rodin", it represents The Kiss of the sculptor, two lovers embracing ea...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Le Sport Automobile - La Passion Collection Magazine, 1981 - 3Y04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1981 edition of Le Sport Automobile from the La Passion collection by Editions Gründ is an illustrated celebration of the thrilling world of motorsports. Ideal for car enthusias...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Alan Wallwork Studio Pottery Split Pod Sculpture
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stoneware studio pottery 'split pod' form designed by Alan Wallwork (British, 1931-2019) and dating from around 1980. The heavily made sculptural pod sta...
Category

English Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

1981 Original Watercolor "Vast Fields" by J. René Rommel – Signed - 2Y293
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1981 original watercolor by renowned artist J. René Rommel, titled "Vast Fields," captures the tranquil beauty of a sprawling landscape. Signed by the artist, this piece showcas...
Category

Unknown Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

1987 Reprint of "Histoire d Orléans" by Edouard Fournier - Numbered 1255 - 3Y16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1987 reprint of Histoire d'Orléans by Edouard Fournier offers a richly illustrated exploration of Orléans' history, replicating the original 19th-century work. Published by Edit...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Book "Un homme président" by Claude Azoulay – Signed – 1987 - 3Y11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This signed 1987 edition of Un homme président by Claude Azoulay is an illustrated tribute to presidential life, featuring numerous black-and-white and color images that provide a un...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage "Scopes" Kaleidoscope by C Bennett, 1988
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage #67 Scopes Kaleidoscope by Kaleidoscope Artist C Bennett, 1988 Walnut Case Signed "C Bennett Scopes #67 3/88" " What do you get when a Microscope crashes into a Telescop...
Category

American American Craftsman Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pipa Reale in Bronzo Arte Bamun Camerun Africa Terzo Quarto del XX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pipa reale in bronzo. Arte bamun, Camerun regione di Foumban.
Category

Cameroonian Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Native American Style Pottery Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Acoma Pueblo Ceramic Cat Figurine - Native American Art - Hand Painted in geometric turquoise and black and terracotta.
Category

Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Exceptional Life Size Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb sculpture in the form of a racing motorcycle, using wicker rattan and bamboo the detailing on this piece is fantastic, even down to the rear inter...
Category

English Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wicker

Lot of 3 Vintage 45 RPM Vinyl Records - G. Palma, Los Lobos, J.C. Borelly - 2Y06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore this exclusive lot of 3 vintage 45 RPM vinyl records featuring iconic artists: G. Palma, Los Lobos, J.C. Borelly, and P. Martin. Perfect for col...
Category

French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Vintage 1989 Watercolor Drawing by Jacques Courtade, "Nude, Horse" - 2Y166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 1989 watercolor drawing by Jacques Courtade, titled "Nude, Horse," exemplifies the artist's mastery and evocative style. Signed by Courtade, this piece offers a striking...
Category

French Empire Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Australian Aboriginal Art Barbara Charles Napaltjarri Hunting Dreaming Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and very engaging original acrylic on canvas painting titled "Hunting Dreaming" by indigenous Australian Aboriginal artist B...
Category

Australian Tribal Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Takeshi Yasuda Japanese, b.1943 Creamware Studio Pottery Hand Thrown Bottle
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Interesting hand thrown Japanese studio pottery creamware vase with a craquelure glaze by Takeshi Yasuda (Japanese, b.1943) dating from the 1980’s. The ...
Category

Japanese Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, large wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale. Signed, dated (1980) and marked ("Black Waln...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Illuminated Letter v, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter V was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal ...
Category

Italian Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Painting of a Native American Child by Carol Theroux, (1930-2021) Dated 83
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the awe-inspiring "Painting of a Native American Child" by the renowned artist Carol Theroux (1930-2021). This captivating piece show...
Category

North American Tribal Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic

Large Vintage Yellow Illuminated Letter T , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial facade illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass cover. It i...
Category

Italian Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Gabriel Cohen "L Egypte Ancienne..." Naive Oil Painting on Metal
Located in Morristown, NJ
Gabriel Cohen (1933-2017) French/Israeli, "L'Egypte ancienne..." Naive-style oil painted on sheet metal with a crimped and painted edge forming the frame. The work is a fantastic dep...
Category

Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat 1987 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Gerrit ...
Category

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Large Vintage Illuminated Letter N , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in United Kingdom during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner BENTLEY It features a black metal body and a white ...
Category

British Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff. Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood. Signed an...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hot Air Balloon Race Metal Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual metal sign from an old air show. Great colors and content. Sign was advertising a hot air balloon race. Great piece of nostalgia, fun piece of art. Metal sign with wear as sh...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Mixed Media on Canvas Italian Modern Painting, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Framework mixed media on canvas depicting an abstract subject entitled "Genesis to save" signed lower left (see picture), s...
Category

Italian Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980 s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's Beautiful colours and patina. Late work from Congo Report : Base is not included
Category

Congolese Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category

Indonesian Other Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Kazuko Matthews Signed Postmodernist Pottery Checkboard Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical work by Japanese American, California architectural potter/ artist Kazuko Matthews. This large black and white checkboard rhombus-shaped bowl/ vessel is signed on the base by Matthews. The piece is reminiscent of the works of Peter Shire. Mathews previously studied with famed ceramists couple Otto and Vivia Heino at Chouinard and also with Raku master potter Paul Soldner at Scripps...
Category

American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Modernist Black Iridescent Murano Glass Sculpture in the Shape of a Head
By Ernesto Purisiol, Alfredo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Amazing modern head in an ethnic design inspired by the Easter Island statues, very expressive mouth-blown sculpture in black Murano glass worked ...
Category

Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

2 Hollywood Regency Vintage White Bleached Handwoven Wicker Beaded Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of charming Bohemian Chic bleached white handwoven wicker table lamps with beaded shades. Brass Hardware for secure daily use. US Wiring and each Lamp takes 1 regular or LED Bul...
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Very Large American Indian Original Textile Piece by Artist Dana Boussard
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Titled "Between Places" Very Large American Indian Original Textile Piece by Artist Dana Boussard Mixed media on fabric 62 x 46 in
Category

Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Terracotta sculpture by Roberto Cossellu - Sitting Bull? Indian
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta sculpture by Roberto Cossellu Sitting Bull? Indian Good condition Thanks
Category

Italian Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

California Freeway Sign, 1986 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic California freeway sign from 1986. Two piece sign spanning 8.5 feet long and 6 feet tall. Cats eye reflectors throughout. Retired sign from California highway system. State Route 78 is a California State highway that runs the entire width of the state from Oceanside to Blythe. Green metal sign depicting Oceanside as North and Escondido to the East. Massive statement piece. Great piece of California and transportation ephemera. Stamped 'Property of the State of California...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Monovolumen Student Art Work
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s wood truck by student at the woodworking class in the early eighties in Italy.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign, spelling Y - O - U. handcut metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass. Just over 6 feet long when lined up horizontally. Double r...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Articulate Artist s Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in pine wood.
Category

Mexican Industrial Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Oak

Fairgrounds Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s Fairgrounds sign in a unique and bold oxblood base color with white font. Eye catching and fun, this piece has the trappings of Americana wall art...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multicolored lacquer. Bright reds, blues, greens, yellow, orange and black. Signed "J.A. Bi...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique papier mâché bust of a man. Massive scale. Great piece of hand painted folk art in good vintage condition with wear as shown.
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

"Woman of the Wind" or "Moderne Frauenbüste Mit Langem Haar Aus Steinguss
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Woman Of The Wind Sculpture – ceramic bust with wind‑swept form and minimalist finish, offering serene, sculptural elegance for refined spaces. We sell items as acquired, without...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
By Michael Paulson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Paulson, a California Artist, created woodblock prints and works with cut paper. He received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
$2,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Tatra Truck Model from 1980s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Tatra truck model, large dimensioned in steel. The truck is made by a person, who worked his adult life for the company Tatra. In his retirement he build of all the Tatra trucks a...
Category

Slovak Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Tatra Truck Model from 1980s
Tatra Truck Model from 1980s
$1,048 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Coins Game Used in Mexican Fairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1980. We offer this antique coins game used in Mexican Fairs. The piece is placed on the floor and coins are thrown from a certain distance. The ide...
Category

Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – "The Church of Morienval - 2Y304
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful watercolor by M. Duriez captures the timeless beauty of "The Church of Morienval" in the Oise region. With soft colors and skilled brushwork, this piece portrays the ...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – In the High Vosges- 2Y303
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite watercolor by M. Duriez, titled "In the High Vosges: Le Col Schlucht," captures the majestic beauty of the Vosges mountains in northeastern France. A striking depictio...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Charming 20th Century Watercolor by M. Duriez – La Seine - 2Y301
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This lovely 20th-century watercolor by M. Duriez captures the iconic beauty of Paris, showcasing "La Seine, la Coupole, and Pont des Arts." The artist's detailed brushwork brings to ...
Category

French Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Creature Sculptures by Dick Seeger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Dick Seeger large-scale sculptures, circa late 1980s. Seeger created a series of large-scale creatures all with saw horses on the interiors as foundations with papier mâché atop. The...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Unique Face Jar with Lid, Signed Waar, 1986
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique face jar with lid, signed Waar, 1986 Unique and intersting. This jar will add interest to any room. Nice glaze.
Category

American Bohemian Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, France, 1989
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, Signed on the bottom right corner, France, 1989. Measures: Width 134 cm, Height 122 cm.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Mel Smilow, 1988, an assemblage of cut foam blocks in an array of modern abstract image of shapes assembled in a grid pattern, covered in a gray purple and dark blue acrylic. Trimmed...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Foam, Pine

"Save a Life" Pool Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pool sign that reads "Save A Life". Bold blue letters on a white background. Great colors and scale. Small wave logo on the top middle of th...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, France, 1989
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Patrick Danion, Painting, Acrylic on Paper, Signed on the bottom right corner, France, 1989. Measures: Width 142 cm, Height 102 cm.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

"Caught in the Frame » / A Folk Art Metal Wall Piece by Bernie
Located in Pasadena, CA
A tin house, its structure cold and raw. A gaping hole at its center, like an explosion. Inside, two pink figures, nude and stunned. Their round eyes, mouths agape—surprise, unease, ...
Category

American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Monumental George Bush Sculptural Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental sculptural head of President George Bush. Made of foam, paste and hand-painted. Very unique piece of sculpture. Massive scale. President Nixon...
Category

American Vintage 1980s Folk Art

Materials

Paste, Foam, Paint

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