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Item Ships From: Continental US
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Germantown Moki Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Germantown Moki blanket with spider woman crosses. Exceptional collector piece. 5'1" x 6'11"
Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Southwest - Navajo, Na...
Category
1890s American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$28,000
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in a Stripe Pattern in Blue, Green, Red, Taupe
Located in Barrington, IL
Discover the charming simplicity and enduring artistry of American folk craft with this Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, meticulously handcrafted in the 1st quarter of the 20th century. This delightful piece features a classic stripe pattern, brought to life with a harmonious palette of serene blue, verdant green, classic red, and earthy taupe.
The tradition of "hooking" rugs originated in New England, starting as a creative pastime for farmers during the long, cold winter nights of the Northeast in the early 1800s. These rugs, once functional pieces for the home as either table decorations or wall art, embody a unique blend of folk art creativity and simplicity.
Historically, hooked rugs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were resourcefully made using recycled materials, often narrow strips cut from old clothing. The pattern was typically stenciled onto a burlap foundation, then filled with these recycled strips (and later, yarn) using the distinctive hooking technique. This rug's special design and brilliant colors make it a truly artistic creation.
Due to the inherent delicacy in the material and construction of vintage hand hooked rugs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Cotton
American Brass Spot Light on Telescopic Barber Pole Tripod Stand, NY, Circa 1880
By House of Troy
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass Nautical Swivel spot light on telescopic barber pole tripod stand, Troy, NY. Late 19th century. Original candle and has been electrified.
Category
1880s American American Empire Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
American Federal Silhouettes of Livingston Family Members
Located in New York, NY
Snipping a profile from paper with scissors, and mounting the result to a contrasting sheet of paper, became a popular diversion among the European and American upper classes in the ...
Category
1830s American Federal Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American Hooked rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century w
Measures: 4'4'' x 8'6''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$3,750
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Floral Torchieres, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt torchieres with circular egg & dart medallion tops, floral decorative rings, intertwining floral tassels and terminating on acanthus tripod hoof feet...
Category
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Gold Umbrella with Rainbow Accent
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning sun umbrella with a gilt exterior and a painted wood column with a gold finial at the top. The gold umbrella opens to reveal a brilliant pattern...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sitting Bull Signed Native American Indian Cabinet-Card Portrait Photograph
Located in Studio City, CA
A very desirable and quite rare signed photograph/cabinet-card portrait of renowned Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man Chief Sitting Bull (circa 1831-1890) - perhaps the most famed and r...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs
Located in Wainscott, NY
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Six Separate Hand Painted Hot Rod Car Theme Carry Bags or Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Six different hot rod auto related canvas tote carry bags. Hand painted here in Detroit. Image on one side only.
Category
2010s American Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly
Flowers Basket, circa 1900
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Belgium Majolica Wire Butterfly & Flowers Basket, circa 1900.
Height / 2.8 inches.
10 by 10 inches.
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Country Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Pair of Cat Trade Signs
Located in Branford, CT
Incredible pair of cat trade signs. Braced plywood with red glass eyes. Original paint. They can either hang on the wall or lean. Circa 1930.
Category
1930s North American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
$4,500 / set
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tulu is the English pronunciation for the Turkish word, "tüylü" meaning hairy. It is pronounced “two-lou”. Tulu rugs are characteristically long-piled and woven with large knots. "Fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child
s Teepee
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Child's teepee depicting highly graphic battle scene painted on brain tanned deer skin. This piece was acquired from Wilma Silvey, age 89, in 2005, white woman, was handed down through her husband's family, Joseph Silvey (Silverfish). His father was "Long Hair Hanging" (Kiowa Comanche) and his mother...
Category
Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Other
20th Century Signed French Ceramic by Andrée and Michel Hirlet
By Andrée
Michel Hirlet
Located in Wainscott, NY
French Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture by Andrée & Michel Hirlet
A striking hand-built ceramic sculpture by the celebrated French duo Andrée and Michel Hirlet, known for their harmoni...
Category
1970s French Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sultanabad, Handmade Wool Rug, Grey Blue, Ivory, Navy, Tan, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Seminole Doll Collection
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Impressive Seminole doll collection of 226 dolls. A three-generation collection. Ex. Bonhams. Ranging in sizes from 2" to 22". Can never be put together again. Would bring 2x if sold...
Category
Early 20th Century American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
$45,000
Vintage Los Angeles County Horse Crossing Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage sign from Los Angeles County. Massive yellow sign with black horse and rider. Marked Los Angeles County on front. Great piece for ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century Sea Captain
s Tea Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century sea captain's tea caddy, circa 1830, made of coramandel wood gathered in the Spice Islands China Trade, with sailor's grommet-spliced rope becket handles. The inte...
Category
Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Tramp Art Sewing Stand/Side Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hand-carved sewing box stand.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Oval Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved oval dough bowl from New England.It is in very good condition with a nice aged patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified. 6.5 x 6 x 5.5.
Category
19th Century Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Classical Romanesque Framed Wall Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian large-sized painted wall panel from the 19th century, artist unknown. This antique artisan painted and framed wall panel from Italy is a ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$4,400
Zabihi Collection Pink Square Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century square size antique Oushak rug with a willow tree pattern on a soft pink ground
Details
rug no. j3818
size 5' 11" x 7' (180 x 213 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Country Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 18th Century Engraving of the Northern Whale Fishery, circa 1720
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very early 18th century Dutch woodblock engraving of the Northern Whale Fishery, circa 1720, a hand colored engraving illustrating the Dutch whaling flee...
Category
1720s Dutch Baroque Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Svend Lindhart Porcelain Figurines
By Bing
Grøndahl
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Children Figurine by Danish designer Svend Lindhart for Bing & Grondahl. Scandinavian Modern, Made in Denmark circa 1970's.
$375 for the s...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$375 / set
Vintage Royal De Luxe Deluxe Touch Control Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case
By Royal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1930s Royal De Luxe/Deluxe Touch Control Manual Typewriter with Carrying Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Case: 6" H x 13" W x 13" D
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8"
Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Monumental Bill Clinton Sculptural Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental sculptural head of President Bill Clinton. Made out of foam, paste and hand-painted. Able to be worn on the head. Looks great as a free floatin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paste, Foam, Paint
American 19th Century Hooked Rug Depicting a Dalmatian
Located in Hudson, NY
Hooked and shirred hearth rug, New England, circa 1850s in wool, cotton and linen. This dramatic folk art piece is in excellent condition.
Depicting a recu...
Category
1850s Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
US Post Office Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive US Post Office Highway sign from the south. Steel sign with reflective lettering. Great coloring and graphics. Good vintage condition. Measure: 7 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Marble
36-Star American Printed Parade Flag, Circa 1865-1867
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an antique 36-star American flag, as striking as it is scarce. The flag has a glazed cotton construction, with a blue canton printed with 36 white stars. The stars are arrang...
Category
1860s American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Large American Romantic Surrealism Oil Painting by Francis W. Cowell, circa 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large surrealist outsider oil painting executed by Francis W Cowell, circa 1949. Titled "THE UNCIVILIZED". Buffalo Society of Artist, 54th annual exhibition. Interesting subject, ama...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Unusual Brutalist Bronze Figure Mounted Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Brutalist bronze figure mounted sculpture, emotionally charged, raw imagery, beautifully hand executed, depicting cloaked person amazin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Navy, VERY FINE
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I. Size 4.6 x 6.5. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their art...
Category
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Concrete Seagull Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Concrete Seagull Sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Concrete
The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique 1923 pair hand cast "The Wanderer" sculptural book ends, circa 1920s
Musician plays his horn and enthralls a perked ear rabbit.
Designer: CoPr 1923 with logo on reverse.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is lined with white quilted fabric and the lid is fitted with a large finial. The bot...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Turquoise Frog Fetish, 1990
By Sarah Pino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frog Fetish
Turquoise and coral
Sarah Pino
1990
Measures: 1.75 inches H. x 2.50 inches L. x 2.25 inches W.
This wonderful frog fetish was carved from a single piece of turquoise by Navajo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Post Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Mother
Child Sculpture, USA, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid walnut with an alluring ebonized this exquisite, visually captivating sc...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Penguin Whirligig from Plymouth, Massachusetts, circa 1930s - 1940s, a hand cut and painted wooden flat silhouette of a large penguin in ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair. With original collection tag. A very rare piece in this condition. Original tag reads "Knife sheath I bought from Mr. Corelson Marsh 1st - 1890 Pd 60 cts. Worth 2.00. Mr. Robb sent Me C. (Post - Trade form Ft Bennet Dakota. A valuable relic + very rare. Worked with colored porcupine quills. E Kaucher." Ex. Stalter Collection. Dr. Kenneth Stalter (1954-2012) grew up in Delaware County where he developed a lifelong interest in Native American tools...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Classic Bete Mask With Moustache Curving Tusks and Tacks, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dark wood mask from the Bete peoples, with curving moustache, curling tusks by mouth, and curved horns on top. Open mouth with tongue and metal tacks, Ivory Coast, Africa. Good dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Green, Rust and Navy Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
Category
1970s Russian Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
French
Two Figures
Oil on Canvas Painting by Pierre Fulcrand, 1960s
By Pierre Fulcrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating study in form and abstraction, this oil on canvas painting by Pierre Fulcrand explores the fluidity and dynamism of human figures. Rendered in a bold palette of deep re...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Antique World Globe On Stand French
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique World Globe On Stand French. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Historical Tribal Antique Bakshayesh Rug, circa 1910
s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Historical Antique Bakshayesh rug Artistic Tribal Beauty with Clay, Umber, Amber hues - True Gem
About: True antique rug, this is a gem. Over 11...
Category
20th Century Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Pale Shrimp, Soft Coral, Cream
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Thomas Jefferson Crannock Carved Cane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unique carved cane that chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson. Among the carved words are "Thos. Jefferson of Va Born Apr 2,1743 Wa...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Twig Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Folk Art twig stand with original red color upholstered top surrounded by hand carved edge.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climat...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crafted & painted Mexican wedding trunk is in fine condition.Notice all the brass trim & brass nail heads or tacks are all origina...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$1,508 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Martha
s Vineyard Hand Painted Sign
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1868 Folk art painted Martha's Vineyard sign made from recycled wood
Signed on verso
Category
1950s Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Rya Handmade Carpet, Multicolor Wool Carpet-Colorful, Vibrant, White
Located in Port Washington, NY
Rya rugs are the traditional Scandinavian rugs made in Sweden and Finland, and word “Rya” actually means Rug. The vintage Scandinavian Rya rugs that were made in Sweden have extremel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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