Rare Silhouette of Young Girl c1840

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #659539
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A rare and unusual full body silhouette of a young girl holding a bird. The piece is watercolor painted on paper, which is the rarest of the three types of silhouettes. It is a testament to the artist's skill that he is able to convey the beauty and grace of the sitter, through such details as the curve of her cheek, the eyelashes, the arms.

The work is in excellent condition, with no tears or repairs, although there i... Click for details

Charming Folk Art Watercolor Profile Portrait c 1835

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #658292
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A nicely done American folk art watercolor on paper profile portrait. The young man is wearing a blue-gray jacket and a white lacy cravat. Housed in an old gilded frame with a newer interior velvet liner. Framed size is 7 1/4 " by 7 1/4", and the sight size is 2 5/8" by 2 5/8". Excellent condition with no problems.

Fine Miniature Portrait by J.H. Gillespie c1835

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #657528
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A beautifully executed miniature folk art watercolor on paper portrait by J. H. Gillespie, housed in a metal locket with milled decoration on the reverse.

Gillespie was active on the East Coast of North America, Baltimore, New York, and Philadelphia around the 1829-1838 time period. Gillespie painted miniature portraits and silhouettes very carefully, and with great attention to detail. Features are crisply limned and ... Click for details

19th Century Carved Santos Figure South American

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #656790

A Nineteenth Century South American carved and painted wooden figure, mounted on a later base. The figure carved with realistic and expressive detail. Condition is very good. Dimensions: Overall height: 16", Width 6 1/2", Depth 6 1/2".

19th C South American Carved Santos Figure

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #656768

A Nineteenth Century South American carved and painted figure of a saint, circa 1850. The saint is finely carved and painted and has inset glass eyes. Condition: Original surface with losses to gesso and paint. Dimensions: Height 12 1/2", Width 4 3/4".

American Tole Bread Basket 1880 Gilt Grapes Sgnd

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art: Baskets Pre 1900: item #654381

Rare American black polychrome tole bread basket--traditional gilt grape motif on inside edges-14 inches long-5.5 inches wide-3 inches deep-rolled edges-signed on bottom G D Need??-wear on bottom -very small ding in one corner minor-overall condition excellent--no repairs-ca 1980s

Covered Paint Decorated Splint Basket, Maine c 1850

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art: Baskets Pre 1900: item #645790
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For several reasons, this is a very unusual basket. To start with a basic description, it is a very large (17" by 17" by 15 1/4"), square, covered splint basket from the Maine area, most probably made by the Penobscot Indian tribe. Many baskets of this type are of splint, colored with vegetable dyes. Some have the added design of potato stamped patterns on the splints.

This particular basket is done in vibrant tones ... Click for details

Vibrant Folk Art Gambling Wheel 1st Qtr 20th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #643702
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A large and striking carnival gambling wheel, painted in vibrant yellow, red, black, and blue. In overall excellent condition, and has a support post and spinner. All divider nails are present. 35 inches in diameter.

Smalt Trade Sign for Chiropractor c 1895

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #643427
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A wonderful double sided smalt trade sign for D.M. Woodward, Doctor of Chiropractic. The gilded letters and the black smalt background are virtually intact and vibrant. The frame is original, and measures 28 3/4 inches by 14 inches by 2 inches deep. There is a small sliver out of the frame at one upper edge, and a small gap in the frame at the corner. Aside from these very minor flaws, the piece is in excellent condition.

Wonderful American Folk Art Watercolor, Dated 1846

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #643328
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In addition to being a wonderful piece of American folk art, this watercolor and pen and ink on paper gives some good insight into one of the courting customs of the 18th and 19th centuries. Often, when young people were "seeing" each other, they would leave little love notes in prearranged places for their partner, either to arrange a tryst, or just to express their feelings.

This charming painting depicts just such... Click for details