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Material: Metal
Bronze bull by sculptor Emilio Musso
Located in Torino, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting young bull made by Emilio Musso.
Vigorous young bull, sculpted in all his massive, muscular beauty.
The bull figure towers above a plinth honoring the ci...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage American Folk Art Copper Chess Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This enchanting mid-20th century American Folk Art chess board is a true testament to naive and outsider craftsmanship and creativity. Hand-crafted with meticulous care, the board fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist / Modernist chess set in the style of Italian Alberto Giacometti.
The hammered brass and copper board and the brass ...
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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Metal Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' by Purvis Young (1989–1999)
USA, circa 1980s
A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched, well-cared-for vintage condition, ready to place.
The overall dimensions of the work are 13- inches wide, 17.5- inches high, and 1.5- inches deep.
About :
Purvis Young (1943–2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend of painting and drawing with collaged elements, utilizing everyday discarded found objects.
Inspired by documentaries, art books...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Mills 1 cent Wizard Fortune Teller, Chicago, Mills Novelty Co..Tabletop fortune telling machine in a wooden cabinet. window with working ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Japanese Antique Bird Dish - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
The first we have seen.
A finch cautiously sits atop a tree while appearing ready to dip into this attached water vessel
Japan, an attractiv...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Porcelain Belgian Beer Sign, Three Stars Leopold, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain Beer Sign for Belgian Beer - Three Stars Leopold Sign
A large and great looking Belgian beer sign with the American colors white, red and blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Herbert Abrams Paint Palette Case, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Herbert Abrams paint palette case from his time as a portrait artist. Abrams was most well known for his work as a commissioned portrait painter...
Category
1970s American Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Gonçalo Mabunda the Extraordinary Talented Throne, 2018
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The extraordinary talented throne (2018), a unique artwork by Gonçalo Mabunda in metal scraps and decommissioned ammunitions.
Mabunda was born in 1975...
Category
2010s Mozambican Other Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other, Metal
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Gilded Brooch, Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic gilded brooch, Italy early 20th century
A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif surroun...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture 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. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China
A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting, Orange & Yellow Flowers
Located in Cirencester, GB
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
21.5 x 18 inches
signed front and back
condition: excellent
provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come fro...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
French, 19th Century Iron Shoemakers Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Original riveted sheet iron shoemakers shop sign. Unique find,
France, circa 1800-1850. Traces of red paint visible.
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting, Seagulls Over Mountains
Located in Cirencester, GB
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on board, unframed
7 x 9.5 inches
signed front and back
condition: excellent
provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from t...
Category
20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Akos Biro 'Hungarian 1911-2002' French Expressionist Oil, Figure with Dog
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Abstract Figures"
by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002)
oil painting on card, unframed
card: 13 x 19.5 inches
provenance: the artists estate, France
Superb original oil...
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Folk Art
Materials
Other
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1903
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wedding Chest in pastel shades, Eastern Europe, anno 1903, with roses and targets on a red background. A fine example of this particular type of box found in present-day eastern Roma...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India
A graceful necklace of small yellow glass trade beads bead...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century bocce balls, France, set of three
boxwood, iron and brass nails.
The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second ha...
Category
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725
Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Abstract Metal Midcentury Sculpture by Alain Douillard Black Metallic Form
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Alain Douillard
Famous French metal abstract sculptor, circa 1975,
mid-20th century art sculpture
Black abstract freeform by the artist, signe...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Ethnic Cuff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel.
The...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Genuine 1950's Antique BMW Enamel Dealership Wall Sign
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare Genuine Antique - BMW 1950'S Large Enamel Advertising Sign.
BMW Enamel Collectors Sign.
This a very rare antique collectible BMW Deale...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Antique Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell - Early 20th Century -1Y12
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite antique bronze inkwell, crafted in the refined style of the Renaissance.
Dating back to the early 20th century, this magnifi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Wooden Pipe Holder or Pipe Stand with Twisted Stem
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A 19th century dutch pipe holder/ pipe stand with twisted stem, on a round base with a brass inner bowl. Suitable for 3 long Gouda pipes. These pipes were made from clay. Dating from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels
This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Statuette of a Woman with Scimitar by A. Rucho (1930s) -1Y06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time with this exquisite Art Deco statuette of a woman holding a scimitar. Crafted from spelter metal and signed "A. Rucho" on the back, this captivating piece embodies ...
Category
1930s French Empire Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bronze Venus de Milo Paperweight -1Y41
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating mid-century bronze Venus de Milo paperweight adds a touch of elegance and timeless beauty to any desk or shelf. The intricate details of the Venus de Milo sculpture ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Folk Art Wine, Alcohol Oak Cask, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
19th century Scandinavian wooden cask made of oak staves that are held together with iron banding.
Wonderful piece to add to your collection of Folk Art, early Scandinavian farm pr...
Category
1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Iron
American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous wall sculpture of cast bronze and other mixed metals in the Brutalist style made by Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980s).
The wall sculpture is called "Cyclone" and shows an imaginary city of futuristic skyscrapers with few people. Many impressive details.
Schoeman was a South African sculptor...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Double Inkwell (1920s/1930s) -1Y04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite vintage Art Deco double inkwell from the 1920s/1930s. This piece exudes sophistication and functionality, adding a touch ...
Category
1920s French Empire Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Ancient Hellenic Greek Bronze Head
Located in Nottingham, GB
Ancient Hellenic Bronze Head, Circa 400 AD
Free international shipping
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Bronze Daffy & Donald Fairground Carousel Handles Coat Hooks
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual pair of phospher bronze carousel handles, modelled as Donald and Daffy Duck.
Would male for a wonderful pair of clothes hooks for a Childs bedroom.
mid 20th century in ag...
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Mid-20th Century English Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Patinated Metal Bas-Relief of the Virgin Mary -1Y60
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating mid-20th century patinated metal bas-relief of the Virgin Mary adds a touch of religious charm and vintage appeal to any home décor. The intricate details of the Vir...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming mid-century porcelain and silver-plated metal box adds a touch of elegance and European flair to any home décor. The intricate rooster motif adorning the lid showcases ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Eastern-Style Enameled Bronze Vase -1Y28
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This decorative mid-century Eastern-style enameled bronze vase adds a touch of elegance and Eastern charm to any home décor. The intricate floral and bird motifs adorning the vase, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th-Century Fiacre Lantern -1Y24
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming early 20th-century fiacre lantern, crafted from painted metal and glass, adds a touch of antique charm and ambiance to any home décor. The lantern's classic design, rem...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Silver-Plated Coffee Set -1Y22
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant mid-century Louis XVI style silver-plated coffee set exudes the charm and sophistication of the era. Featuring a classic design with a tray, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Silver-Plated Caviar Bowl with Sturgeon Handles -1Y20
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant mid-century silver-plated caviar bowl adds a touch of sophistication to any dining table or special occasion. Featuring graceful sturgeon-shaped handles and a timeless d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th-Century German Caricature Animated Metal Sculpture "Misstrauen" -1Y18
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating early 20th-century German caricature animated metal sculpture, titled "Misstrauen" (Distrust), depicts a group of two characters and a hare. The sculpture's whimsica...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular papier maché witch head has all the scary facial features one would expect from a witch and was likely originally from a haunted house/carnival installation. Much of...
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1940s American Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Louis XV Style Bronze Wall Sconce with Glass Teardrops -1Y39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating mid-century Louis XV style bronze wall sconce adds a touch of elegance and vintage charm to any home décor. The intricate details of the bronzework and the delicate ...
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20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Louis XIII Soldier -1Y59
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating 19th century bronze sculpture of a Louis XIII soldier adds a touch of historical charm and vintage appeal to any home décor. The intricate details of the soldier's a...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19Thc Original Blue Painted Butter Churn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted butter churn with amazing patina and all original metal bands in tack.The insert churn and paddle is inside the churn as well.All cut nails construction ...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau White Metal Chalice with Thistle Motif -1Y21
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau white metal chalice, dating back to the early 20th century, showcases the elegance and artistry of the era. Featuring a mesmerizing thistle motif a...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Nickel-Plated Metal Sculpture of a Stylized Woman -1Y87
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating vintage 1970s nickel-plated metal sculpture of a stylized woman exudes elegance and simplicity, embodying the artistic sensibilities of the era. The minimalist desig...
Category
1970s French Empire Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1955 Bronze Medal Commemorating the Centenaire of the Compagnie Générale -1Y86
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating bronze medal, struck in 1955, commemorates the centennial of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT), a renowned French maritime company. The intricate design a...
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1950s French Empire Vintage Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Oriental Dancer -1Y85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating Art Deco bronze sculpture of an Oriental dancer exudes elegance and grace, embodying the artistic spirit of the era. The intricate details and flowing lines capture ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Silver-Plated Metal Candelabra with Cherub Adornments -1Y81
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming pair of antique silver-plated metal candelabras, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes elegance and grace, adding a touch of sophistication to any décor. The in...
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20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Bronze Sculpture of an Old Regime Cannoneer -1Y80
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating bronze sculpture, depicting an Old Regime cannoneer, exudes the historical charm and artistry of the late 19th or early 20th century. The intricate details and reali...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Far Eastern Style Bronze Vase with Botanical Motif -1Y79
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating Far Eastern style bronze vase, reminiscent of Chinese or Japanese craftsmanship, exudes the artistry and charm of the 19th century. Dating back to the 19th century, ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Belle Époque Bronze Bust of a Young Woman by Victor Leopold Bruyne -1Y78
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating Belle Époque bronze bust of a young woman, sculpted by the renowned Belgian artist Victor Leopold Bruyneel, exudes the elegance and artistry of the early 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Antique Renaissance Style Bronze Advertising Catchall -1Y76
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating Renaissance-style bronze advertising catchall exudes the grandeur and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Dating back to the first half of the 20th century, this piece em...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
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