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Item Ships From: Europe
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments The shield is in good condition with traces of tribal use Straight line height 30 cm, wid...
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large 20th Century Design Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Alain Magne La Borne
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Alain Magne Large XXL stoneware ceramic pitcher Signed by Alain Magne Circa 1970 original perfect condition height 35 cm Large 33 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

George Lilanga African Art Yellow Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the base George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Category

Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Sino-Tibetan Silver Ritual Lamp Stands Tibet Himalayan - Candle holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of Sino-Tibetan Silver Ritual Lamp Stands Tibet / Himalayan Region, Late 19th–Early 20th Century Pair of Sino-Tibetan Silver Lamp Stands, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A finely ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Vintage Christmas Big Blue 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

Beautiful Natural Desert Rose - 739 Grams, Maghreb Origin - 2Y555
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Bring a piece of the desert into your collection with this stunning natural desert rose, weighing 739 grams. Featuring a delicate brown hue and intricate petal-like formations, this ...
Category

20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Rose Quartz

Stylish Cabin Decor Antler Candle Holder with Deer Carving, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish cabin decor antler candle holder with deer carving, Germany ca. 1900 A fashionable rustic candle holder, made of antlers from the deer. The spout is made of turned antler pi...
Category

Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Antler, Wood

Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
A very fine English Etui Case with original period fitting. The etui is carved in fruitwood and covered in a dark grey shagreen (Pastinachus sephen, Forrskål 1775) covering. It opens by pushing the button on the side. Finished in silver, the inner grid shows a series of cut-out seats for the insertion of the fitting, which includes a pencil, one bodkin, an ear pick...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Large 1975 Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown and white stoneware ceramic floor vase. Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 38...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather Canvas Cotton
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A simple and linear shape, where the resistant and waterproof leather is combined with the softness of the ecru cotton layer that give the piece a natural beauty. A rectangular silhouette for our Penelope laundry...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Costanza Bonarelli Bust
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted by artists from the Florence-based Romanelli Gallery, this plaster bust depicts Costanza Bonarelli, an Italian noblewoman and merchant famous for having been a subject of Bernini...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century A 19th century funny carved and painted dwarf with snuffbox. Unrestored original condition, old wormholes, partly paintloss ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This large nutcracker...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique German Folk Art Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine cabinet from rural southern Germany, dating from around 1850. The cabinet was probably given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in earth...
Category

1850s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped back to mostly bare wood, which does help to show what sound condition he is in He i...
Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s A captivating example of Mid-Century Modern surrealism, this sculptural hand chair, carved entirely ...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A rare Romeo Rega 1970s chess set in polished brass and chrome. The tallest chess piece 8.8cm
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Vo , Veneto
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Folk-Art Bridal Chest, 1826
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German pine bridal chest made in 1826 for a certain Jacob Sallberger. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges and handles are hand-forged. The key and lock are orig...
Category

1820s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Traditional Girl Doll in a Box 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Traditional doll which was made in 1970 in Showa era. This doll is in a box which is made with wood and glass. This doll is made with porcelain and she is wearing ...
Category

1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Glass, Wood

Fine Late 19th Century Straw Work Model of Clarendon House, Piccadily, London
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A fine late 19th century straw work model of Clarendon House Piccadilly, London. Excellent attention to detail. Clarendon House was a town mansion which stood on Piccadilly from 1660...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Straw

Pair bronze bookends of sailors sailing on sailboat 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of cast bronze bookends depicting sailors sailing on a sailboat. English manufacture of the 1930s. Bon état. Measurements 11.5x6x12.5 - inches 4.6x2.4x4.9. The last photo is t...
Category

1930s Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Ivory handle walking stick depicting an owl on cherry flower, Great Britain 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau ivory pommel Japanese carving, depicting an owl resting on branches of cherry blossoms. Eyes in glass paste. Silver metal ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...
Category

Early 20th Century European Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stoneware vase by Pat Joe Rowland with glaze decoration, circa 1970.
By Pat Rowland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with glaze decoration by Pat & Joe Rowland. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970. H : 9’ x 9.8’ x 1.6’ inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box handmade, circa 1930 s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid walnut box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1930's. The che...
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big 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 thei...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Venezia Game Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table is the ideal surface to play backgammon, chess, and checkers in style. The wood structure is upholstered in leather and features removable legs, so that both sides of the beveled top can be used: a backgammon field with leather inlays on one side and an inlaid chessboard on the other. Under the top three leather-covered trays with compartments store the boxwood chess pawns, the maple and walnut backgammon...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Venezia Game Table
Venezia Game Table
$10,095 / item
Gaddi Torso Plaster Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This is a plaster bust reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo. The piece, handcrafted by the skilled artists of Galleria Romanelli...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chess table and chess game in bronze and brass made with the ancient casting technique. After the casting, the finishing was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-k...
Category

2010s Italian Medieval Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Th...
Category

1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Two in one. A bicolour game board with an interior storage tray that houses the set’s pearled checkers and black and brass-finished chess pieces. The class of a noble material such as walnut wood perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Large Stoneware Floor Vase in Ceramic by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2022
By Ole Victor
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic floor vase with glaze in variations of beige and pastel colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2022. Ole Victor is a Danish artist who a...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Cabinet 1849
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A beautiful antique pine bridal cabinet. This cabinet originates from southern Germany and dates from 1849. It has a fair amount of wear and tear and displays numerous old repairs. F...
Category

1840s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful antique bible from Scandinavia in the year 1810. The cover are probably even older, possibly late 1700s. Works perfect as a Wabi Sabi decoration element to give the r...
Category

1810s Norwegian Romantic Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Eight Small Porcelain Mugs, Friars, Various Measures, Italian and German
Located in Roma, IT
Eight small porcelain mugs. Friars. Various measures, Italian and German. A piece has some chipping The largest piece is 19 cm tall, the smallest 6 cm.
Category

20th Century European Other Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Rare South American colonial silver wood mate cup South American Antiques
Located in London, GB
A fine rare South American colonial silver and wood mate cup A beautifully crafted colonial-period mate cup, fashioned from rich dark hardwood with elegant silver mounts. The body i...
Category

18th Century Argentine Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style White Lombardia Nightstand with foliage
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia Nightstand. Timeless frame with solid, contemporary lines rivisited with our whimsical fo...
Category

2010s Italian Other Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Nomoli is a carved stone figurine native to Sierra Leone and Liberia. They are usually made of soapstone, limestone, or granite. The carving depicts a man holding his belly with a...
Category

19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Horace Elliott London Arts Crafts Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Flower Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and stunning Arts & Crafts studio pottery vase of twisted floral shape made in London by Horace Elliott (British, 1851-1938) dating from the...
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Ivory handle walking stick depicting an angel, Dieppe, France 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting the bust of an angel with flowers. Ebony wood barrel. Ivory tip. Dieppe, France circa 1850. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck. A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, pointed shape and p...
Category

1920s British Folk Art Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Art Nouveau walking stick, the Goddess Ceres, by Vincenzo Gemito, Italy 1900.
By Vincenzo Gemito
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick. The knob is made of finely carved boxwood, depicting a representation of Ceres (Demeter for the Greeks), the Roman Goddess of cereals, crops and the fertil...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Decorative Plate "Métier du Vieux Paris – Chiffonnier" by Primula, Italy - 2Y515
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant decorative plate, titled "Métier du Vieux Paris – Chiffonnier," is a beautiful example of Italian craftsmanship by Primula. Measuring 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) in height and 1...
Category

20th Century Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in or...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Christmas Big Green 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

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1890 comes from Germany and features a finel...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
Category

Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Quartz

Folk Art Bridal Chest, dated 1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pine bridal chest from 1795 is a beautiful and authentic example of late 18th-century folk furniture. The chest is richly painted with traditional floral motifs, symbolizing lov...
Category

1790s German Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century Flemish gilt zinc horse head trade sign. This beautiful hand made sign was used by a Flemish butcher and dates to circa 1860. There are still remnants of the beautiful g...
Category

1860s Belgian Folk Art Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pre Columbian Inca double chambered whistle vessel South Latin American Antiques
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Inca double chambered whistle Vessel Circa 15- 16th Century Ad A fine Inca greyware vessel double chambered with a bird whistle on ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children s or Doll Shoes
Located in Delft, NL
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes English clogs and is made from leather and has wooden soles The shoes has a tongue, stitching and nails. They are in ...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...
Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure
Located in London, GB
Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy hard wood Measures: Height 14 inches, 36 cm weight, 1.5 kg approx Ex collection of a Oxford Academic, reputed to have came from Pit rivers...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Dove Pigeon Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900
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

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Beaded Bag Set – 19th Century Drawstring Pouch Art Deco Clutch
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming set of antique beaded accessories includes a 19th-century drawstring pouch and a small Art Deco evening bag, both showcasing the refined craftsmanship of historical bea...
Category

1920s German Art Deco Vintage Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Glass

Antique Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1600s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian bridal bench made from rare black alder, this bridal bench approximately dates back to the 17th century. Wear consistent with age and use adds character, with a b...
Category

17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Europe - Folk Art

Materials

Wood