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Item Ships From: Europe
Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century.
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century. (32.5 Cm)" Rare and elegant Tutsi lidded basket on foot (igiseke), from the Great Lakes region of Afr...
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Saloon Bar Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920. Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'Saloo...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 1950s Navajo sterling silver turquoise ring Native American Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Rare Exceptional 1950s Navajo sterling silver turquoise ring, signed ‘Tiger’ with arrow hallmark. Heavy hand-forged construction and natural high-grade turquoise cabochon.” Large na...
Category

20th Century American Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C
Located in London, GB
A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Peruvian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...
Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This vintage pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme of war...
Category

1950s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large Marble Solitaire Game with 35 Mineral Stone Marbles, French 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete board game of a large table top 33 hole marble solitaire with a very good 11.75 inch diameter hardwood board and 35 beautiful individual agate mineral stone marble...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Agate

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category

1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Teak

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Category

19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design probably Cree Period Early 20th century  
Category

Early 20th Century American Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Willow

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Swedish Farmhouse Cabinet, dated 1803
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Swedish cabinet from 1803 in the Allmoge (farmhouse) style with authentic hand-painted panels and rich wood patina. This unique cabinet exudes character and craftsmanship, wi...
Category

Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Alfonso Bini Mid-Century Blond Wood Novelty Pinocchio Orange Squeezer
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and unusual vintage Italian Firenze blonde wood orange or grapefruit squeezer modelled as a man’s head by renowned Italian wood carver Alfonso Bini and made around 197...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Azur Super Motor Oil Can, Original Fullness, French Petroliana - 2Y606
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Authentic French Azur Motor Oil Can (Full 3/4) This is a genuine antique Azur "Huile Moteur Super" oil can originating from France during the Mid-20th Century (Design du XXème Période). A sought-after piece of Petroliana (vintage automotive display item), this metal can is a wonderful decorative item reflecting the classic design aesthetic of 1950s French garages. The can is especially unique as it remains three-quarters full (3/4 full), a rare state for a collectible of this age. Seller's Comments (Condition): The item is sold "as is" (dans son jus). It shows clear signs of age and use, including paint deterioration, significant traces of oxidation (rust), several dents (cabossures), and various marks. These characteristics enhance its authenticity and charm as a vintage garage...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of illuminated glass toilet signs made in England by Burnham & Co, Deptford. c.1920 These original Art Deco-era signs feature solid brass frames with their origina...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques
Located in London, GB
PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
Category

1710s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Nautical diorama in wood and glass case of a schooner with English sails unfurled
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical diorama in wooden and glass case with pyramidal shape depicting half hull of a wooden schooner with full sails flying the English flag. 1 sailing ship, two small pyrovelie...
Category

Early 20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
Baule “Blolo Bian” Statue – Côte d’Ivoire, Early 20th Century Height: 39 cm Material: Wood with dark, aged patina Provenance: Piasa, Paris, June 20, 2008 This elegant male figure,...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor
Located in London, GB
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in traditional Qing dynasty style. The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch. This high-quality scholar’s or jewellery box features hand-engraved decoration throughout, including geometric fret motifs and stylised foliate designs characteristic of late Qing decorative metalwork. The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical Asian furniture. Keywords: Chinese rosewood box...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, cute Austrian piece from the early 20th century. Birds carved from wood, polychrome painted, with glass eyes, nest-shaped, depicting naturalistic parents with three youn...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Engraved Carved Industrial RESERVED Slate Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant hand engraved slate reserved sign. c.1920 A thick chunk of slate, hand engraved for use as a reserved sign.
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Slate

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This vintage pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme of war...
Category

1950s Romanian Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Austrian enamel water bucket with wire and wood handle. Made by Austro Email in Austria. The bucket has many practical uses including w...
Category

1910s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s Exceptionally rare and very large Mid-Century Italian design ceramic sculpture, made by Aldo Londi fo...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

German Wedding cabinet, dated 1824
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine chest from rural southern Germany, dated 1824, is a special piece with a romantic history: it was once given as a wedding gift. Hand-painted in vibrant, warm c...
Category

1820s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...
Category

1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting " The Last Supper " Jesus and the Twelve Disciples. Marked on the Back and the ground. This wooden sculpture wa...
Category

1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...
Category

Early 20th Century American Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse circa 1900. Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...
Category

1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage 20th Century Handmade Sensitive Tactile Mushroom Lamp - 2Y507
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century handmade mushroom-shaped lamp is a charming and functional piece of decorative art. Measuring 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) in height and 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diam...
Category

20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pond Model made in 1930 of a yacht used to navigate ponds
Located in Milan, IT
Model made in the 1930s of a yacht used for sailing in ponds. Original masts, rigging and sails, beautiful wooden hull with original paint, plumbed keel, wood and brass support tai...
Category

1930s Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures. Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings Circa Mid 20th c...
Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ebony

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...
Category

1930s German Black Forest Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

East German Yellow Vinyl Giraffe Vintage Toy Classic, 1960s, GDR
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully hand crafted East German vintage toy – a true classic. These were made from soft vinyl sheets and softly stuffed. here in a lovely yellow, off-white and red combination. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Grey Backgammon Box Game
By Cassigoli
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden handmade backgammon game dressed in fine and soft genuine leather with brass dice in palladium plating. Available in different colors. Please, ask the Concierge for further de...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Collection of 8 Antique American Cloth Sad Irons, Rare Collectibles, Set of 8
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful collection of eight antique clothes irons / sad irons. They are oval-shaped and feature a cast iron base with a detachable wood handle. Ma...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Musidora Tisifone White Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted of white clay, this stunning vase depicts the face of a young woman adorned with a crown and jewels suggesting a noble origin. Her captivating gaze is enhance...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

billard pokerballs aramith belgium 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
billard pokerballs aramith belgium 1970s Original condition
Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Polyester

Diorama in shrine with trapezoidal shape depicting Brigantine late 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical diorama in trapezoidal-shaped glass and white-painted wood vitrine depicting the half-hull in the waves of a brig with unfurled sails made of balsa wood, in the background p...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Category

1970s African Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Large Round Faience Plate "H.F" – Swiss Landscape, Made in Italy - 2Y390
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage large round faience plate, marked "H.F" and featuring a captivating Swiss landscape design, is a timeless piece of craftsmanship. Made in Italy, it combines artistic det...
Category

20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Faience

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...
Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Vintage Kodak Instamatic 133 Camera - 2Y218
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Capture a piece of photographic history with this vintage Kodak Instamatic 133 camera, a classic from the iconic brand that revolutionized amateur photography. This compact and light...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th-Century Demijohn Bottle with Wicker Cover – No Cork - 2Y280
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage demijohn bottle, wrapped in a rustic wicker cover, offers a touch of traditional charm and is perfect for collectors or as a decorative p...
Category

20th Century Unknown Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wicker

Blue Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potter Jacques Vilain 20th Century
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Vilain Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970 Blue ceramic glaze color Electrical system is new Original perfect condition Ceram...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

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