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Period: 1940s
Folk Art Bull Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1870 Hand crafted Folk Art Bull sculpture hand crafted from natural materials Has a pocket measuring 8x7.5" 12" deep
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Rattan, Twig

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Franz Hagenauer Modernist Wood Copper Figural Dancer Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906-1986) Modernist Stylized Wood & Copper Figural Dancer Sculpture, Retains original patina, minor spotting to copper.. Wonderful , gracefu...
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Folk Art Birds Feeding Young Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-401 handmade Folk Art sculpture in a custom wood frame. Hand carved and painted birds
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop C1948
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of cast iron bulldog doorstops with old repaints. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, no damage or bad repairs. Chips to ...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Folk Art Hand-Carved Whimsy "Ball in Cage" Letter Opener with Glass Marbles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique whimsy letter opener/sculpture featuring four glass marbles 'trapped' within the wooden structural 'cage' (ca. 1940s, USA). Charming piece of American Folk Art in very good, v...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

"Saint George slaying the dragon" by Raymond Vaillant
By Raymond Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
This sculpture by Breton sculpter Raymond Vaillant depicts the famed Saint George slaying the dragon, thereby demolishing an evil force that ...
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French Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

2 Early 20th Century Marquetry Pictures Laycock 1946, and Broadhembury
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Early 20th Century Marquetry Pictures Laycock 1946, and Broadhembury Beautiful pieces in very nice condition 14” high 17” wide Aw93
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Beaux Arts Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Scrap Wood

English Folk Art Church Model
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Church Model We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-20th Century folk-art church model. Built from scratch using various material...
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British Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25" high.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel, Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art French Weather-Vane Plane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane. For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane. Th...
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British Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Farmer and His Wife Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art farmer and his wife model We are proud to offer an unusual hand carved folk-art model of a farmer and his wife sat on a cart pulled by two oxen. This ite...
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European Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, o...
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American Native American Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Console, planter, Sculpture, wabi-sabi, Decorative item, Rustic, Artwork, 1940's, France; What was once a drinking trough for animals, is now a dec...
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Geesse Flock Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6071 Folk Art wall sculpture made from old plaster wood latts carved out in the shape of a group of geese and then painted Signed Segroot
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood, Paint

Antique Oversized Chinese Cork Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique Chinese large cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Hardwood, Cork

Japanese Art Deco Sculpture Lioness and Gazelle
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-541 Japanese Art Deco Folk Art hand carved sculpture of a lioness and its gazelle prey.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Handcut Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare painted sheet metal black cat with arched back and prominent whiskers door stop. Measures : Tall 23 x 10.75 so it makes it's presence felt. Very cool cat...
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Sheet Metal, Iron

Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
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Malian Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Dual Ball in Cage Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1940s, USA). In addition to the traditional chain link design, there are two 'cages' containing two balls eac...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Geometric Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1940s/50s, USA). Unusual piece composed of multiple stacked geometric forms with etched 'x'...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Bow Tie Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1930s/40s, USA). Unique form with carved bowtie motif present throughout. Very good, vintage condition with p...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th C, Hand Crafted Tall Copper Electrified Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing craftsmanship in this one of a kind piece hand crafted from copper. Hammered repousse in and around the entire lighthouse. Tall 33 inches by 14 diameter with an 11 inch balcony. Entirely lights up, Tower with a large dome light...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

C1940 Hand Crafted Wooden French Folk Art Airplane with Moving Parts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted Art Deco styled airplane with the French colors on its tail. All there except for the tails wheel. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. ...
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French Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Plastic, Hardwood, Paint

Primitive figure of a boy holding dog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figure of a Boy holding a dog. Figure looks like it was outside for a long time and elements wore away some of the paint and cement. Has a great look and feel! Was constructed wit...
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American Primitive Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Cement

Two Carved and Painted Wood Birds
Located in Miami, FL
Carved and painted wood.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bush Plane Model on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and charming early 20th century American bush plane model constructed with painted canvas stretched over a wooden skeleton, and mounted on a custom steel mount.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Canvas, Wood

Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand carved Folk Art wood basket depicting fruit. We had the wood professionally refinished. Basket measures 15" wide, 3.5" deep and 16.75" high.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy This very attractive Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy is signed and dated This is a very attractive hand made piece ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

1940s Folk Art Painted Head of A Woman On Turned Wooden Finial
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This charming 1940s Folk Art / Depression Era Painted Wooden Finial of a Woman's Head would add a cheerfulness and dash of whimsey to any traditional decor The yellow, grey, blues, ...
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' obelisk sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood and adhered to a wooden plinth base, circa 1940s. The carved supports holding the two ball...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wonderful Folk Art Hand Made Antique Grasshopper Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fantastic folk art antique hand made sculpture of a huge grasshopper having aged patina. One of a kind.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Hibiscus Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Hibiscus Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept th...
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American Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edges of green dish...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Mahogany, Wood

Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very small original Andre Bourgault statues hand carved and stamped Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it ...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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