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Period: Mid-19th Century
Very Rare 19th Century Italian Trompe L
oeil Panels
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels
We are proud to offer a spectacular pair of highly decorative 19th century Italian trompe l'oeil panels, each depicting an architectural b...
Category
Italian Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,816 Sale Price
20% Off
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$784 Sale Price
34% Off
Dated 1846 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Bucket From Telemark
Located in Skien, NO
Rustic antique butter bucket / amber / ambar, hand-crafted from pine wood with original rosemaling / rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1846 on one side of the handle, and in...
Category
Norwegian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
American Painted Folk Art Game Board for Checkers or Chess, C. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A boldly graphic American folk art game board, hand-painted in red, black, and forest green with yellow dividing lines, dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1840–1860. Constructed f...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child
s Dress
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux child's dress quilled on buffalo hide; collected and entered into the Maryland Academy of Art and Science prior to 1880. It was deaccessioned...
Category
American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
19Thc Hand Carved Cow Butter Stamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and folky hand carved cow butter stamp is in fine condition.This comes from a private folk art collection and was purchased in Pennsylvania.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antoine Durenne, Sommevoire Foundry, Rare and important set of four iron torches
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Antoine Durenne (1882-1895),
Sommevoire Foundry,
Rare and important quintet of four cast iron torches decorated with odalisque children perched on cant...
Category
French Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Gravure "La Charette" by M. Lallane after Troyon, Circa 1860-1880, 2Y113
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite gravure, titled "La Charette," was created by the skilled artist M. Lallane after the renowned painter Troyon, dating back to the late 19th century (circa 1860-1880). ...
Category
French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$238 Sale Price
70% Off
19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl
Dulang
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present dulang was used exclusively in temples to display offerings. This dulang has faded polychrome and chipped wood...
Category
Balinese Other Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Lombok Tribal Tray / Bowl
Dulang
/ Small Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...
Category
Balinese Other Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Primitive Cupboard Two-Door Farm House Jelly Rustic 19th Century
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Another wonderful early Rustic two-door original blue/gray cupboard with a great amount of storage space. It has four shelves inside. True antique pieces...
Category
American Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Swiss alp calendar
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp calendar
Category
Swiss Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$784 Sale Price
43% Off
Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian Cabinet, made from a 1800s flour chest. Wear consistent with age and use, beautiful patina. The lower hinge lacks a securin...
Category
Norwegian Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden cheese board from, Northern Sweden
A tray with lovely patina.
It has owner marks SOS on the side of the board.
A large farmers Cheese board o...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
20th Century Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun fat pig piggy bank is in sponge ware and is in very good condition.Of course she is hand painted.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Trough with Original Paint from Norrbotten Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Trough from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Untouched originalpaint
With old iron repair.
Time has patinated the surface to t...
Category
European Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Ship Carved Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved figure of a woman standing upright on a scrolled base. Carved from Pine with in service paint, American, circa 1850.
Category
North American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
$17,500
19th Century Original Red Painted Child
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th C Italian Venetian Oil Painting w/ Murano Beads
St. Mark’s Lion
Located in Katonah, NY
A Venetian Work of Art: Mid-19th Century Hand-Painted Artwork with Murano Glass Beads
This extraordinary piece of art, created in Venice, Italy, during the mid-19th century, is both ...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Silhouette portrays the 19th century colonial gentleman plantation owner. This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with its age. This item is signed o...
Category
American American Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Wood, Glass
$695 Sale Price
22% Off
Collection of 19th Century Wooden Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 diameter x 4 high. These three butter bowls were found in New England and are all in fine condition. Sizes are as listed and sold as a collection of three.
Measures: 10 diameter ...
Category
American Other Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch with round bow at the top. Made of zinc, this grey...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Brampton Early Victorian Salt Glazed Stoneware Dog Bowl
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique English, Brampton salt glazed dog bowl molded with setter like dogs and leaves and dating from the mid 19th century or possibly slightly earlie...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Two Swedish 19th Century Trough with Originalpaint from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
Two Swedish 19th century Folk Art Trough with untouched original paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Painted English red wood trough.
The trough is in untouched original ...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Portrait of a Lady
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Primitive Folk Art Painting of a Lady. The painting is quite interesting, as there appears to be a substantial country house that appears to be burning down in the background. Whet...
Category
English Primitive Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
$1,309
Pine Rustic Farm House Grain Bin Firewood Box Rustic Charm Green Painted
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is an early pine wooden box. Great for storing firewood. We used it as a recycling bin. Multi-functions with this great early pine box. Wonderful li...
Category
American Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century monumental mush c & s in sponge ware is quite rare to find and is in pristine condition. Great addition to any collection.
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category
Indian Tribal Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19th century handmade and painted floral faced sponge ware pottery pitchers are in fine condition. Each pitcher measures 7 x 5 x 9. Sold as a group of four.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$1,635 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in pristine condition. This set was found in Pennsylvania. There is six cups and saucers and...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Five Miniature Chimayo Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These miniature Chimayo Indian weaving pillows. There are two matching pairs and one odd pattern single.
Dimensions are from left to right:
10.5" x 9.5"
10" x 9"
10" x 9"
10" x 9"
1...
Category
Mexican Navajo Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two 19th century sponge ware pottery water pitchers are in fine condition and have the barrel shape. Both are from a private collection in ...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Smith
Snows Whiteroot Pottery Bitters Bottle, Dated 1873
By Smith
Snow White Root
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early handmade pottery bitters bottle is signed and dated by the maker Pat. July. 17. 66 and Patd. & Co. 1873 . This pottery bottle is in pristine ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Embroidery Little Girl House Door Vine Flower Bouquet Wall Key Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
This highly amusing and unusual little wall cabinet for keys is decorated with a charming embroidery picture of a little girl wearing a red dress wi...
Category
German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wool, Wood
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Rug, Ivory and Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big...
Category
Persian Bakshaish Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Set of Six Rare American Spongeware Pottery Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of six matching 19th century spongeware pottery cups and saucers are in pristine condition. Everything is in pristine condition. Total of 1...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Brass Polished Candlestick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early mid-19th century brass polished push up candlestick holders are in pristine condition. This pair are the push up style.
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Rare Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware Dinner Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is like a collectors dream! Set of six matching blue and white 19th century sponge ware dinner plates. The entire group are in pristine condition. The sponge pattern is on both ...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$2,850 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON BOOT JACK, MADE FOR THE 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN, WITH A FANTASTIC SLOGAN THAT READS "THE UNION AT ALL HAZZARDS"
Made for the 1864 presidential run of George B. McClellan, this cast iron bootjack is both rare and graphically exceptional. Displaying the original black-painted surface, with attractive and desirable patina, the stylized profile has a wonderful folk art quality. Molded block letters that wrap around the heel clasp read simply "Gen. Mc Clellan. These are accompanied by a prominent Civil War-associated slogan: "The Union at all Hazards." The text is intermingled with 34 stars, which was equivalent to the number of states during the opening two years of the war, but was one star short by mid-1863 and two stars short by the time of the actual election in 1864. It's not unusual to encounter this feature in civil war campaign parade flags as well as all manner of flag-related ephemera.
The iron was reportedly cast by G. & D. Cross of Morrisville, New York, though it is unsigned and I have not yet verified the attribution. I have seen two other examples, one of which had a broken and repaired tine on the U-shaped horns and newly painted surface, while the other appeared to have broken lifters and inferior, rusted patina. This is, hands-down, the best of the identified examples.
Brief History of the 1864 Campaign:
President Abraham Lincoln had a checkered relationship with his 1864 opponent, who he had formerly chosen as General-in-Chief of the entire Union Army. The career officer repeatedly knocked heads with his Commander-in-Chief. Having raised a well-trained and organized military force, McClellan often seemed reluctant to use it. By 1862, after losses in Virginia during the Peninsula Campaign, Lincoln grew frustrated with McClellan and the progression of the war and removed him from command.
By the early part of 1864 the American people shared some of the same frustrations and Lincoln was no longer the clear choice for the White House. The nation was tired of war and the remains of the Democratic Party...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Rustic Large Folk Art Handled Natural Organic Wood Carved Bowl, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful bowl with beautiful natural wood grain and glowing colorful patina acquired with age. This piece has a very organic, wabi-sabi feel to it.
From a collection of older w...
Category
Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two different size 19th century spongeware pottery serving or mixing bowls. Both bowls are fluted shape and in mint condition. The smaller of the two is 4" high x 10" wide. The large...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Butter Grinder In Oak
Steel From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique butter grinder from the 1860s. Made of oak with steel details. Height 100 cm, diameter 25 cm. Possibly used as an umbrella holder.
— Origin: Europe (presumably Denmark)
— Pe...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Coverlet Signed
Dated David Weand Ls Alfordt Montgomery , Co, 1845
By David Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania red and green handwoven coverlet with the original fringe is signed : " DAVID WEAND L.S.ALFORD , MONTGOMERY County 1845 " and retains the original fringe. Thes...
Category
American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,180 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ghee serving jug. An Indian, hardwood tribal libation cup or decorative candle nozzle, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Fascinatingly naive treen...
Category
Indian Tribal Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical swirl design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with cross pattern des...
Category
Burkinabe Tribal Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Large Rectangular 19th Century Spongeware Pasta or Bake Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century blue and white spongeware bake dish is in pristine condition and was found in Pennsylvania. This is the type they wood cook...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Cuzco School Ex Voto Painting of St. Joseph Holding The Christ Child.
Located in Montreal, QC
Cuzco often has unusual iconography but this painting is perhaps unique. Saint Joseph, his hand raised in benediction cradles the child Christ with his own little crown of thorns and...
Category
Peruvian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Spongeware Vegetable Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These rectangular spongeware serving bowls are great for fruit or vegetables. The condition are pristine. The colors are fantastic. Sold as pair.
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th c Paper Covered Box With Neo-Classical Diorama Under the Glass Top
Located in valatie, NY
French 19th c Wood and Paper Covered Painted Box With A Neoclassical, Palladian Style, Building Diorama Under the Glass Top. The 3D scene is of a Classical building with wild game...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Oil on Canvas Folk Art Painting "Young Girl With Her Dog and Flowers" Ca 1835
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming early (circa 1830's) folk art painting, with very desirable subject matter, this oil on canvas depicts a pretty young girl; seated, wearing a fancy dress with her beloved d...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Walrus ivory handle walking stick depicts Jonah and the whale, Germany 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: walrus ivory carved handle, depicts Jonah and the whale. Ebony wood shaft. Sulphur glass eyes. Gold ring. Ivory ferrule. Germany circa 1860. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
German Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Gold
18th Century Carved Venetian Polychromed Gondola Figurerhead
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century carved Venetian polychromed gondola figurerhead, realistically carved and painted, raised on a 6.5" diameter base.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19thc Paper Covered Box Diorama of Strasbourg Cathedral Under a Glass Top
Located in valatie, NY
French 19th c paper covered box with what appears to be a 3D diorama of the Strasbourg cathedral under a glass covered top. These paper boxes were de...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
A Small Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A small antique wabi sabi wooden bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Norwegian Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl
Dulang
with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category
Balinese Other Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Reliquiae Sanctorum Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable original "Reliquiae Sanctorum" sign on sheet metal.
Later mounted to weathered backboards.
Italy, Circa 1850.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Beautiful 19th Century French Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 19th century, French oil on canvas.
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak. The bottoms are made from pine and each are stenciled with the maker's mark, "R Folger Maker Nantucket Mass." Rowland Folger (1803-1883) is considered one of Nantucket's first makers of lightship baskets. His baskets are very durable and were definitely used as utilitarian.These three baskets were discovered in an attic, where they were living for the last 90 years...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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