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Square Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 7 ft x 7 ft 2 in (2.13 m x 2.18 m)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful open field and central medallion square antique American hooked rug, country of origin / rug type: antique American rugs, circa early 20th century. Size: 7 ft x 7 ft 2 in...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Saffron
Located in New York, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ann & John Farquharson Studio Pottery Sculptural Bison Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish sculptural Studio Pottery of a bison made by Ann & John Farquharson and dating to the later 20th or early 21st century. The standing figure is hand formed with piped clay t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Eye Dazzler Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Red, Tan
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Stone Sphere
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century French sandstone sphere. The surface finished in so called 'Bouchardé' with old marks and some corrosion stains. Overall nice patina.
Spheres like this were often mad...
Category
19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Saw Tooth Diamond in a Square from Lancaster, Pa.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and super rare cotton saw tooth diamond in a square quilt is from the third quarter of the 19th century. This Mennonite cotton saw tooth diamond has border after borders wi...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Bijar Carpet Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Rust, Light Blue, Terracotta
Located in New York, NY
Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Most Bijar carpets are woven by Kurds in the Ge...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
White Metal Cage with Ceramic Birds, One of a Kind
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Handmade ceramic, hand painted and hand forged Alpaca
Always unique pieces are what you are going to hear about Jesus Guerrero Santo's work, all the pieces are handmade and created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Ceramic, Alpaca, Alpaca, Alpaca
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Steel
1876 Centennial Quilt Made from Various Fag, Kerchief and Patriotic Fabrics
Located in York County, PA
Exceptional 1876 Centennial Quilt Made From Various Flags, Kerchiefs, And Patriotic Fabrics, The Most Elaborate And Rare Of Its Kind That I Have Ever Encountered, Pictured In Two Of ...
Category
1870s North American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
1930s Advertising Sign for French Ham, Designed by Millière Maurice
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique lithographic advertising sign for French Ham designed by Millière Maurice.
This Art Deco sign dates from the 1930s.
A butchers wife, beautiful lady with red lipstick, cutti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Wooden Large Painted American Barber Pole
Located in Surrey, BC
An authentic wooden barber pole with carved details old painted surface, this pole was acquired in Chicago years ago to a collector in Vancouver.
The over paints were removed leavin...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue
Located in New York, 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
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand Carved Tassels 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved silver leaf tassels. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Folk Art Memory Mosaic Plant Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful and unique antique 1920s 'Memory' plant stand covered entirely in an elaborate mosaic of broken china and pottery. These amazing Folk Art pieces were exceedingly personal...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Folk Art Hand- Painted Wooden Hindeloopen School Box, 1823
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Antique Folk Art school box.
Striking Dutch design from 1823.
Hand-painted in Hindeloopen style.
Ultra rare with the image of the Dutch wind mill!
Almost 200...
Category
1820s Dutch Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Located in Schagen, NL
Masai Shield hand painted with pigments on (Cow)hide. This stunning elliptical graphic shield was probably owned by a warrior herder as younger warriors were only permitted to have b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
Antique Navajo Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Beige, Gray and Brown
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
1940s American Navajo Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Bronze Group of Puttis on Marble Base, Signed by Clodion
Located in Esbeek, NL
Bronze puttis signed by Clodion, circa 1900
Beautiful patina and quality
excellent condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Demaria, Oil on Canvas, "Le Boxeur", France, circa 1930
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Demaria (1896-1984),
Oil on canvas, "Le Boxeur",
France, circa 1930.
Measures: Width 67 cm, height 94 cm.
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Handcrafted Iron Cattle Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handcrafted cast iron cattle /cow trade sign was found on a ranch in Texas. It is original from Texas ranch and hand forged and ready for hanging.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Beige, Gray, Neutral
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Folk Art
Materials
Wool
White Metal Cage with Ceramic Birds, One of a Kind
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Handmade ceramic, hand painted and hand-forged Alpaca
Always unique pieces are what you are going to hear about Jesus Guerrero Santo's work, all the pieces are handmade and created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Ceramic, Alpaca, Alpaca, Alpaca
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Made in Turkey, Coral, Light Blue
Located in New York, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Walu, Dogon Antelope Dance Mask, Mali, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With striking sculptural form and beautiful aged patina. Traces of pigment to the elongated eyes, with detailed carving mimicking the antelope horns, original as found condition. Thi...
Category
19th Century Malian Tribal Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Rug, Brown, Blue, Beige, Taupe Soft Red Color
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Carpet, Folk Rug, Handmade Wool, Blue, Beige, Orangey Red
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...
Category
Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Basket of Chips Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely executed baskets crib quilt from Pennsylvania is in very good condition. The blue and red calico is vibrant together. The quilt is finely pieced and quilted.It is a large...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Monastery Work Jesus and Maria in Gold Embroidery, 1800
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of monastery work shown the heart Jesus and heart Maria in fine worked gold embroidery and needlework.
With original frame, mirror and beautiful details.
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Folk Art
Materials
Mirror
Gabriel, Sculpture "Ert al Cantal", Spain, 1986
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Gabriel, sculpture "Ert al Cantal",
Burned wood,
Spain, 1986.
Measures: Height 230 cm, width 66 cm, depth 80 cm.
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in New York, 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 th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Green, Rust and Navy Blue
Located in New York, 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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and relatively early example of monochrome Tulu rug, distinguished by a completely open field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this t...
Category
1920s Turkish Tulu Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
California Mission Arts & Crafts Style Ceramic Tile Plaque Parrot Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Catalina, California, Taylor, or Mission Arts & Crafts style majolica parrot ceramic tile plaque by Palisades Picture Tile. Incised and embedded in a rich mahogany frame. T...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved Tassels 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassels. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
American Broken Star Pattern Quilt, Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Located in York County, PA
Broken Star pattern, patriotic American quilt with 13 stars, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, circa 1915-1920
Broken Star pattern quilt in red, white, and blue solids with a gingha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Green, Rust, All-Over Design
Located in New York, 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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Rare Votive Inari Shinto Temple Foxes, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of minimally carved, abstracted votive wood fox dolls, the messengers of God based on the Cult of Inari in Japanese culture. Based on their size, these would most likel...
Category
19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 lovely capriccio depicting a class...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique North West Persian Carpet, Handmade Rust Red, Navy, Wool, Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece, crossover between a Bijar and Sultanabad. Great allover design: Bijar rugs are often called the iron rugs of Persia. The Bijar is a heavy durable rug that has been very...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Collection of Three Barn House Structures by Jim Rose, Welded Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a collection of three welded steel sculptures made by furniture creator Jim Rose. They are created from salvaged steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculpt...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Lovely 19th Century Italian Capriccio 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 lovely capriccio depicting a class...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Sultanabad, Handmade Wool Rug, Grey Blue, Ivory, Navy, Tan, Light Blue
Located in New York, 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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Marie Antoinette Hand- Embroidered Monogram, Framed
Located in Houston, TX
Marie Antoinette hand- embroidered monogram on silk.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Dark Brown Splashed Jizhou Bowl, China
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely dark brown splashed Jizhou bowl. Possibly Song dynasty.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Beatrice Wood Luster Glaze Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Chalice Cup with Figures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and whimsical piece by famed American/ California ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a mixture of mottled glazes and arm raised figures.
Signed "Beato" by wood on the un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Jerome Jerry & Evelyn Ackerman Signed California Studio Pottery Plate Low Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by well know Mid-Century Modern designers Jerome (Jerry) & Evelyn Ackerman.
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel
Located in Houston, TX
English brown wicker dog kennel or pet carrier (circa 1900-1910), rare large scale and in good condition. Forged iron door and latch loop. Door opening measures: 18.5 inches high x 1...
Category
Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Copper Strainer with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century amazing copper stainer with double handles and handmade. The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Copper
TA RA TA TA, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
The apotropaic (warding off evil) mask from Seminara can be distinguished by its horns, wide eyes, mustache, and screaming mouth with its tongue sticking out. The masks are finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
100 FEARS, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
The traditional masks of the Calabrian town of Seminara are intended to chase away evil from the home, dispel fears and gossip with their exaggerated and grotesque features. The mask...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Ditto potters with Antonio Bonamico.
The ceramic masks of Seminara are ostentatious and grotesque, with deliberately frightening features to scare away all malevolent beings or forc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Cariddi, Seminara Ceramic Mask
Located in Paris, FR
In Greek mythology, the name CARIDDI (Charybdis in English) belonged to a monster that lived in the sea between Calabria and Sicily and destroyed ships by swallowing them up and spit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture of Hawk Perched Upon Tree
Located in Houston, TX
Sculpture of hawk perched upon tree, masterfully executed in concrete. Large scale and impressive, this evocative sculpture is suitable for display in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Concrete
Otto & Gertrud Natzler Signed Lime Green Glazed Mid-Century Modern Footed Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertru...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Large Carved Wood Chain
Located in East Hampton, NY
Folk Art carved wood chain.... a great decorative art piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mexican Wood Box Embellished with Milagros
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting Mexican Folk Art box totally embellished with silver plated Milagros. This decorative box, cocktail table box or document box is in very good vintage condition. Beautiful...
Category
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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