Striking and Vibrant Tinsel Painting, C 1860

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #390135
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A reverse painted tinsel painting, unusual for its combination of geometric and floral elements, and for its forceful colors; period gilded frame; sight size 9 1/2" by 7 1/2"; framed size 12 1/2" by 10 5/8"

Pastel Color Sandpaper Painting; C 1850

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389776
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A charming scene showing classical ruins; great detail and contrast in the sky; great period frame; sight size 20 1/4" by 14 7/8", framed size 26 1/2" by 21"

Superb South Paris, ME Paint Decorated Chest; c 1830

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #389770
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A nicely diminutive chest from South Paris, Maine, as determined by the distinctive grain painting with the triple yellow-green-yellow striping around all edges; all original, including the vibrant and untouched paint, hinges, and lock (even the keyhole cover is still present); some minor and unimportant paint wear to the lid; 30" long by 14 1/2" deep by 12 1/2" high

Paint Decorated Gameboard; Mid 19th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389684
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An exceptional American gameboard with a red wash and black painted decoration; compartments at each end for the game pieces; construction is pine with breadboarded ends and wrought nails; condition is excellent with all original surface; one small portion of a breadboarded end has been replaced at some point long ago; 30" by 17 3/4"

Boards of this type (non 8 x 8 squares) are often commonly and mistakenly called checke... Click for details

Fantastic Paint Decorated /Inlaid Document Box; c 1850

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389634
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A wonderful PA or New England document box inlaid with various woods and elaborately painted with stars, squares, circles, etc. All original, including surface; truly minor nicks and wear; 12" by 7" by 4 1/4".

This actual box is illustrated in the book "19th Century Wooden Boxes", by Arene Burgess

Oil on Canvas Portrait of Stephen Girard c 1850

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389627
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A nicely executed painting of Stephen Girard, capturing the inner essence of this important person. Excellent condition, but unframed; 21 3/4" by 16".

Stephen Girard came to the United States, and Philadelphia, around 1776, and became one of the wealthiest men in the nation. He was well-known for his philanthropy, and founded Girard College. Because of his sightless and deformed right eye, probably a birth defect, he ... Click for details

Incredible Dated Hooked Rug; c 1898

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389378
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An extremely folky and graphically strong hooked rug with vibrant colors, initialled KP and dated 1898;some minor and invisible museum quality restoration was done, and the rug was then mounted on acid free cloth and frame; a nice large size of 56" by 27"

Wonderful Farm Scene with Figure; Lancaster; C 1845

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389237
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A watercolor on paper of a little girl, holding a basket and flowers, in front of a group of buildings. Found in Lancaster, PA, and supposedly a painting of structures that still exist. Dated february, 1845.

Some minor creasing and spotting, which are much less obtrusive in person than in the photos.

Portrait of Isaac Henderson by Giddings Ballou; c 1840

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #389223
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A fine oil on board of Isaac Henderson, attributed to Giddings Hyde Ballou. Ballou was a highly regarded itinerant painter, born in CT, who did a good portion of his work in the Cape Cod area. Documentation relating to his work is provided with this painting.

Sight size 15" by 12"

New England Hollowcut and Painted Silhouette; c 1820

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #388941
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A wonderfully folky hollowcut and painted silhouette of a young woman; original brass frame; New England origin; 3 1/2" by 2 1/2" sight size