19th C Folk Art Walnut Pipe Wall Pocket C 1820

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #457892

An Early 19th Century carved walnut hanging pipe wall pocket, circa 1820, possibly American. The back with a floral crest over carved lobed sides. The front panel with a reticulated circular decorative element. Condition: Very good with original surface. Dimensions" Height 13 1/4", Depth 3 1/2". Width 3 5/8"

American Sampler c. 1841

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #449605
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Offered is this American Sampler, probably Pennsylvanian, by Maria Lucy Tyler c. 1841. Some discoloration and wear. Measures 10.5 x 9.5.

Charming Folk Art Pastel Portrait of a Puppy, c 1870

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #442233
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A wonderful pastel painting of a puppy, done in a folky style in shades of brown, tan, black and white. The frame and backboard appear to be original. Sight size is 14" by 10 1/2"; framed size is 16 1/2" by 12 3/8". Except for a minor scuff in the background, the condition is superb.

Charming Folky Watercolor Portrait; C 1835

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #440850
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A wonderful American portrait, watercolor on paper, of a young girl, done in a primitive, folky style. This curly-haired, blue-eyed moppet is wearing a black dress with a lace collar, and is holding a rose. This folk art piece is in its original 8 1/4" by 6 1/2" black-painted wood frame and still retains its paper backing. Sight size is 5 1/2" by 3 3/8".

AMERICAN WEATHERVANE Gilt on Copper 19TH CENTURY

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #432314
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Full bodied copper weathervane trotting horse, original gold leaf, pre 1880, well documented in American Folk Art books. I have owned this weathervane for twenty five years. Wonderful original gold leaf, Folk art as good as can be found. Touches of verdigris and soft mellow patina. Definitely a stallion. Stand included.Displays magnificently. Condition: excellent, as shown, normal wear of a period item. May have very old repair to right hind leg between fetlock and hock. Dimensions 31"(7... Click for details

19th Century Paint Decorated Wooden Writing or Work Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #422995

Very nice dovetailed wooden writing box or work box, the hinged lid decorated with a handpainted grapevine motif against a mustard painted background. The interior of the box has four fitted compartments along the back side. The bottom and top are attached to the dovetailed sides with old square nails. The inside of the lid is inscribed illegibly in pencil "Hannah ??".

Origin: New England, ca. 1870. Condition: very g... Click for details

American Folk Art Carved Root Burl Box,Hedgehog Form

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #419600
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Pennsylvania 19th century height 14.5cm length 24cm A masterpiece of imaginative folk carving. It captures both the charm and the determination of a hedgehog. Glass eyes. The rough texture of the natural burl alternates with smooth areas of incised fur.

American Iron Weathervane of Indian with Bow and Arrow

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #417835
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New York mid-19th century height 58cm width 58.5cm Fashioned from seven pieces of sheet iron and secured to an armature with hand forged rivets. He holds a bow and arrow. Dressed in a feathered headdress and wearing a fringed waist cloth. The Museum of American Folk Art has another example of an Indian weathervane from one of the faternal orders that incorporated Indian costume and habits and pledged oaths to the ideals of Tammany. "The Imperial Order of Redmen". The reverse side ... Click for details

Wonderful Folky Watercolor of Young Girl, c 1836

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #417316
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A truly captivating portrait on paper, of New England origin, of a young girl holding a basket of greens recently picked from the field she is standing in. The composition is charmingly naive, yet well structured, with the figure slightly to the left of center, counterbalanced by a tree to the right, fields behind her, and a rock in the foreground. The condition is excellent, with vibrant colors, no tears, holes, inpainting, etc. Please note that the actual painting is much better in person ... Click for details

American Folk Art Felling Tool for Fur Skins

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #416113
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American late 18th - early 19th century height 20cm A felling tool was used to smooth the seam of fur skins sewn together. The front of the handle is ornamented with a carving of the face and feathered headdress of an American Indian. It rests on the stomach of a fur bearing animal. The handle is extended into the body of a cast iron base to form a mallet. Time caused the handle to shrink. It was resecured by hand-wrought nails used as shims.