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Period: Early 1900s
Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand carved and painted Indian head with a feather in his head is in fine condition and has a great patina.
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American Adirondack Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
Folky Hand Carved Indian Head
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique ship vessel handle wheel.
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Unknown Other Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
German Majolica Wire Basket Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely German wire basket aqua plate with swallows, circa 1900.
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German Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wire

Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique vessel handle wheel.
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Unknown Other Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
German Jugendstil Stylized Tree Design Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very interesting German attributed jugendstil art pottery vase applied in relief with stylized trees and dating from around 1900. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot ...
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German Jugendstil Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pottery

French Faience Nautical Pattern Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th French decorative plate with nautical pattern (boats, fishs baskets, lighthouse), circa 1900.
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French Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Ceramic

19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground knock- down figure. Made from sectioned wooden and dressed in hand made clothing. A larger than normal example which makes this quite rare and highly collectable in its quirky and characteristics look. A fairground game from France, the jeu de massacre was a common game in French fairgrounds...
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French Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Boucherie Chevaline French Tradesign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline We are proud to offer a late 19th century Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers advertising trade sign. These items have become rare over the years especially the original gold leaf finished examples. Untouched in form in very presentable condition, with age related wear you may come to expect from an item of its age. This highly decorative object comes with its own bespoke cast iron display...
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French Victorian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Zinc

An antique Tutsi Basketry Woven Screen, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Insika (Screen or Wall Panel) Rwanda-Burundi, Tutsi people Circa 1900 or earlier Natural fibers and dyes H 23 ins (58.5 cm) W 16 ins (40.5 cm) Depth 3 1/2 ins (9 cm) This superb ...
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Rwandan Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Natural Fiber

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...
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French Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Arts Crafts Edwardian Hand-Crafted Patinated Copper Lidded Communion Chalice
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts with Gothic elements Edwardian hand crafted patinated copper lidded communion chalice dating from the early 20th Century...
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British Arts and Crafts Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Copper

Antique German Black Forest Painted Tole Wooden Pantry Box
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
German painted wooden bride's box or container with tole painting made circa 1900.  
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German Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Two Polychrome Roosters
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic roosters with polychrome plumage in pinks, greens and orange with and striking red crowns and wattles, perched on weathered green striated tre...
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English Chinese Export Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Folk Art Huntsman Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art huntsman figure. A charming handcrafted folk-art figure of a huntsman. Constructed from pine, lead and leather this figure stands holding a metal riffle in his articulated lead hands. With faded and worn paint and stood on an old ceiling...
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British Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract
Located in New York, NY
An Eastern European Kethubah Strikingly Decorated in Papercut Form, and with the Central Traditional Hebrew Text of a Most Uncommon Petite Appearance. Uni...
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European Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Paper

American Folk Art Beauty Painting Signed J.W. Fosdick 1903
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of ...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
By The Meek Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Beautiful semi-nude woman with translucent negligee, holding a bottle of "Brookfield Rye" whiskey is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote ...
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American Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Tin

Shop Sign
Located in London, England
Large oak " Pharmacie " shop sign. France circa 1900. H 56cm x W 394cm x D 15cm
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Lead

Shop Sign
Shop Sign
$1,127
Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game. We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...
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British Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

Large Yellow Glazed Jug
Located in London, England
Large half glazed French jug. Circa 1900 H 39cm x W 28cm x D 28cm
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Ceramic

Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
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French Industrial Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

Leather Fireman s Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
Leather fireman's parade belt with the word "LIBERTY in white on a red ground, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1900 This fireman's parade belt is of the type produced during the latter part of the 19th century, between roughly 1870 and 1900. Made of leather, the body of the belt is black. In the center is a recessed window, with a fancifully scalloped edge, behind which a red leather panel, upon which the word "Liberty" appears in raised, white letters. There is a white binding, it's edge trimmed with pinking shears to create a decorative border. The metal buckle fits into an opposing leather strap, small in scale and riveted beneath the outer one. The words that appear on fireman's parade belts were customized, sometimes displaying the title of the wearer (i.e., "chief" or "clerk"), sometimes the name of the city or town, and sometimes the name of the station, as-is the case in this instance. Attributed to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (Columbia County), I acquired it about 25 miles southwest, in adjacent Union County. Bloomsburg's first fire house, Friendship Fire Company, was established in 1868, shortly following the Civil War. Like most volunteer departments of that time, it was staffed by returning Union soldiers who volunteered, enjoying the comradery. Three more would follow, including Rescue Hose & Ladder (1870), Winona (1881), and Liberty Fire Company (1900). In the early 1990's the process was begun to modernize and consolidate all four stations into one. Liberty's fire house still stands on the 100 block of Leonard Street. Probably made in the year the Liberty Fire Company was established, for related parades and festivities, the great thing about this belt is the combination of the wonderful, early, painted surface and the terrific verbiage. While words such as "Clerk," "Bloomsburg," or "Rescue" would have limited appeal, the word "Liberty" opens the playing field to a nation-wide audience. Fire memorabilia...
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American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Leather

Asian Woven Grain Basket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian woven grain & rice basket
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Reed, Willow

Martha s Vineyard Baldpate Drake Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Martha's Vineyard Baldpate Drake Decoy, circa 1900, a hand carved and hand painted gunning decoy by an unknown maker on Martha's Vineyard of an American Wigeon in colorful or...
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American Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure This unusual sculptural object is made from sections of branch wood which have been joined together to create a man riding a galloping horse. Sup...
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Unknown Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and luxurious kain limar songket, shoulder cloth for a woman, ikat dyed and woven silk (limar) with supplementary weft woven metallic gold thread brocade (songket), circa 1900...
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Indonesian Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Metallic Thread

Vintage "Happy Hooligan" "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901
Located in Incline Village, NV
Proverbial comic character toy of the era "Happy Hooligan" was recreated by the Schoenhut Toy Company at the turn of the century calling them a "Rolly Do...
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German Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Composition

Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
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French Industrial Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Pond Boat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful antique pond boat, original paint and antique finish. Made of a very light wood and is very light in weight. The finish and colors are a...
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English Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Pond Boat
Antique Pond Boat
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette s Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.
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English Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Metal

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...
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American Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

French Wallpaper Printing Roll, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 pine wallpaper printing roll from France.
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French Industrial Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

One Patch Barnraising Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Barnraising pattern quilt is made with One Patches rather than the usual Log Cabin strips. The sold reds against the printed fabrics make a very strong statement. The prints are...
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American Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Sculptural Downton Abbey Laundry Pincers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of over-scale laundry pincers used at the turn of the century by a laundress in a great country house like that depicted in Downton Abbey for remo...
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English Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Sycamore

Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive set of seven blocks and boxes (some four-sided, some two) which nest in the largest box (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Thoughtfully crafted with finger jointed-edges and un...
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American Primitive Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Pine

Rare Ironer Stove, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Ironer pan with side body in cast iron and sheet iron. Chimney flue making a heating table, France, end of the 19th century. Measures: The base with t...
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French Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to ...
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Italian Late Victorian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Bronze

Spelter Still Bank "Girl By A Barrel", German, circa 1908
Located in Incline Village, NV
The term "spelter" refers to a zinc/lead metal compound used to pour and make castings. Because of the thinness of the castings there is great detail to the subject matter of these banks. Spelter banks...
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German Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Spelter

Large Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of teak wood and maintains an organic shape and ...
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Indonesian Other Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage American hand hooked rug was handcrafted in the early 1900s in the New England Area of the United States. It has a floral pattern with flowers in brilliant vintage colors including ivory, green, blue, and red. The Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. The tradition of Hooked Rug started in New England. “Hooking” is the term used to describe the technique of hand crafting these rugs started as a hobby for the farmers in the long and dark cold winter nights of North East States in the US in the early 1800s. Hooked rugs were made as functional pieces for the home either as a table decoration or a wall art. Antique Hooked Rugs are a combination of Folk Art Creativity and Simplicity. When it comes to true simplicity and artistic creativity Antique Hooked Rugs have some of the best representations. Dimensions: 3’ x 4’ 9” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool and cotton pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1446 American Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs...
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American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Wool, Cotton

Colonial Police Officer Bust
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare bust of a Colonial Officer from the Makonde people of Mozambique. The carving of a Colonial Officer is of exceptional quality. Dating from the early 20th century and carv...
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Mozambican Tribal Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Hardwood

Wall Hanging Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms Shield Plaque
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wall Hanging Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms Shield Plaque This is a charming Wall Plaque it is a heavy piece, it was originally wall hung probably on a column as it has a v...
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Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Iron

Handknotted 7 Foot Turkish Mudjur Carpet Wool Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This hand-knotted Mudjur rug features deep reds similar to wine red colors. Motis of flowers and garlands are depicted in collums, encapsulated in a creme border depicting what appea...
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
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Italian Country Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Alabaster

19th Century Oil Painting, signed W.VDijk, Village from the Water
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oil Painting, signed W.VDijk, Village from the Water The painting is in an elaborate Gilt Frame, the painting is in good condition no repairs, a little chipping to th...
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Dutch Colonial Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Antique Swedish Folkart Sunnerbo Painting Made to Use as a Pillow
By Sunnerboskolan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters were often inspired by decorations in churches, where they learned and trained their crafts. The painting on linen is upholstered as a pillow. The main motif depicts a holy woman serving wine dressed...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Feathers, Paper, Hemp, Linen, Paint

Block printed mattress Cover, Indian, ex McAlpine collection.
Located in London, GB
A block printed mattress cover. Northern India, c.1900 Two panels joined, each panel 240cm x 129.5cm Ex Collection Alistair McAlpine. Sold Sothebys, 7th June 2006.
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Indian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty s London Marionette String Puppet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Oak, Pine

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf This is a very long pictorial sign, it is reputed to be part of the decoration from the Head Office The si...
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Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Glass

Candlestick in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disp...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Iron

Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau vase designed by noted Scandinavian ceramicist, Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1904. Signed by artist on underside. 
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Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag. This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia. ...
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British Edwardian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Cotton

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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British High Victorian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pair Plateau Parfleche Packets
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Matched pair of Plateau parfleche packets with diamonds and stylized flowers and brain tanned ties. Difficult to find a pair. Very nice, rare design. The term parfleche was first co...
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American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Other

Original Portrait of Boy In Blue Artist Unknown C. 1900 s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a classical-style portrait painting of a young boy set against a natural, outdoor background. The subject is depicted from the waist up, dressed in a rich teal-blue garment w...
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European Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Anglo Indian Gilt and Carved Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Anglo Indian Gilt and Carved Chest This very attractive Carved Chest is carved and decorated on all sides with Gold Leaves, on the lid there are also people and the image of a sacre...
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Anglo-Indian Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

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Walnut

Painting of British Steamship S.S.Thornaby
Located in Norwell, MA
Gouache painting showing snowing the English built Cargo Steamer S.S. Thornaby. The ship was built by Ropner Shipbuilding at Stockton on tees in 1889. She hit a mine and sank in 1916...
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American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish. Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving...
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American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

Antique Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Water Canteen, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pottery Canteen Acoma 1900 6 inches Height x 5.50 inches Diameter. Clay, mineral pigments, twined fiber cordage, corn cob. A wonderful example of an antique polychrome Acoma Pueblo...
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American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Other

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Matching pair of Northwest Coast carved model totem poles. Polychrome decorated with carved humanoid and bird figures. Each twice signed "Betty Sanners" back and bottom. Provenance Hudson Bay Fur Company, Seattle, Washington. 29"H Period: Early 20th century Origin: Northwest Coast Size: 29" base 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 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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American Native American Antique Early 1900s Folk Art

Materials

Cedar

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