American Folk Art Painting of House c Mid 19th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #642698
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A charming oil on cardboard American folk art painting of a white clapboard house with a red porch, set amidst trees and greenery. Overall very fine condition with some truly minor scuffs. The gilt frame is period. Sight size is 16 inches by 12 inches.

Charming American Folk Art Tinsel Painting c1890

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #641298
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A vibrant and charming American folk art tinsel painting showing a variety of fruit and foliage in a white compote set upon a slab of marble. Wonderful condition, with a sight size of 12 inches by 15 1/4 inches, and a beautiful, non-period frame of 16 3/4 inches by 20 inches

Folk Art Tinsel Painting c 1880

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #641294
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A charming and unusual folk art tinsel painting, in excellent condition, with a red bird amidst multi-colored flowers and leaves, against a black background. Sight size is 7 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches, and the outside dimensions of the deep period frame are 13 1/4 inches by 15 inches.

American Tinsel Painting c1880

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #641288
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A beautiful American tinsel painting featuring apples, peaches, pears, and grapes arrayed on leaves against a black background. Sight size is 7 5/8 inches by 9 1/2 inches, and the outside dimensions of the deep, period frame are 14 inches by 11 3/8 inches. Superb condition.

Miniature Painting on Ivory of Young Woman c 1835

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #627376
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This is a finely done miniature painting on ivory of a very attractive young woman. The artist has taken great pains with all the details. His depiction of her braided and sausage-curled hair, her earrings, necklace (every link was done individually), and pendant, the lacework, and even the stitching work on her dress, to say nothing of her facial features, bespeaks a talented hand.

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American Folk Art Watercolor Double Portrait c 1850

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #627372
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Showing the whimsy that exemplifies good American folk art, this watercolor double portrait depicts a young man and woman who are clearly siblings. The artist achieved a starkness by having them in black clothing and not accentuating the details of their garb. In fact, the basic touches of color are only the blue in the girl's eyes and in the sky against which they are posed. Note that neither sitter is gazing directly at the viewer, nor are they looking in the same direction. The combination of... Click for details

Wonderful Banneret Weathervane, 19th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #625103
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This banneret weather vane, found in upstate New York, is constructed of sheet and wrought iron, and has an incredible presence and visual impact. Featuring a flag with a central cut-out, scrollwork on either side of the flag, and an ornate three dimensional flower blossom at the end, it exemplifies the whimsy that one looks for in great items of folk art. The vane has a wonderful weathered and rough brown surface, and is in overall excellent condition. It is 37 inches long, 15 inches tall ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Textile Stencil (B) -- Edo Period

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #624725
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This antique Japanese paper stencil (Stencil B) has a wonderful design of irregularly placed, scattered flowers (wild flowers?) It is made of several layers of laminated handmade Japanese paper (made with "kozo," the inner bark of the mulberry bush) then treated with persimmon paste, and finally smoked to render it waterproof and tough. The intricate design (which is "chu-mon" or medium-size) is cut into the paper by a master cutter-artisan. ... Click for details

English handmade leather firebucket

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #624271
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English handmade leather firebucket stamped made in England on base. Brass strap rings, tacks, and rivets. Circa 1920. Measures 12 inches high and 10 inches across. Strap extends about 8 inches. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site w... Click for details

Fraktur Type American Folk Art Watercolor c 1830

Antiques: Decorative Art: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #620245
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This is an extremely nicely executed fraktur type American folk art watercolor on paper of a multi-colored bird among flowers and leaves. Colors are vibrant, and there are no tears. There is, however, some surface wear and creasing to the paper, which is not at all unusual in these type works. There is also a stain which is strongly exaggerated in the photos, but is relatively unobtrusive when seen in person. The overall visual impression and impact is excellent. Sight size is 9 1/4 inches b... Click for details