Folk Art

 

Mid Century Visionary Outsider Art Drawing Archive;  Reminiscent of Darger’s Vivian Girls had they grown up to be JFK era society women. This appears to be the personal expression of an Eastern Pennsylvania ..
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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Trade Sign: Mrs. L.M. Crosswell, Millinery and Fancy Goods;  New England, Maine, late 19th century Pine and prepared surface, paint, gilt and silver highlights. Condition: Excellent condition, virtually in untouched condition, minor l..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Carved Architectural Element;  American, ca. 1865-1885. Carved pine, painted. Condition: Shrinkage cracks, old putty-color paint. This rare and unusual carved and pierced panel depicts symmetrical foliag..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Rare Large Banner Weathervane;  American, possibly attributed to Fiske and Co., New York. Ca. 1875-1890. Sheet copper, copper tubing, cast zinc arrow head. Over-all in great condition, minor imperfections..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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1920s Folk Art Locomotive, Steamboat & Farm Americana Oil on Board;  Sparse w/vibrant colors and endearingly amateur proportions. Painted on a one-inch thick scrap wood panel with case constructed frame, like a trade sign might have be..
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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American Sampler by Emeline A. Smith, Leominster, Massachusetts, 1828;  An interesting and cohesive group of samplers was made in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the first decades of the 19th century. The shared characteristics inc..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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J. Howard & Company (1856-1867) Bridgewater, Massachusetts;  Rooster Weathervane. Cast Zinc body, sheet copper tail, full body molded copper feet. Retaining old ocher yellow-paint. Well delineated cast body and tail.
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Pueblo Painted Hide Dance Kilt;  Native tanned hide American Indian dance kilt, Rio Grande Pueblo (Cochiti, Santa Domingo, or Jemez). Adorned with natural native pigments depicting a snake. I..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Chalk Dog Bank;  Chalk Dog Bank A charming hollow cast chalkware dog bank. With glass eyes and retaining most of its original paint. Condition: Excellent 10384TUN
Offered by: A Bird in Hand Antiques
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Large Turned Burl Bowl;  American, northeastern. Ca. 1800-1820. Black ash burl wood. Excellent condition, some wear from use, great natural patina. In an impressive size with thin, steep sides, the bo..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Running Horse Weathervane;  Stamped, Harris and Co., Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1875-1890. Full body copper, copper tubing, cast zinc ears. Untouched original condition with exceptional verdi..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Figural Burmese Ox Cart Ornament;  Wood carved polychrome dancing figure with excellent patina and typical wear for the age and usage. Sculptures were attached between oxen, or to the ox cart as a protect..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Artist’s Palette Board w/ Shorebirds, Cranes;  An eye-appealing colorful painting of Shorebirds (Cranes) standing in water amongst the cattails on an Antique Artist’s Palette Board. An incredible decorator&rsquo..
Offered by: American Sampler
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Mourning Picture;  A watercolor mourning picture dedicated to dear Aunt Ellen ( Mrs. Bartow). It is in good condition with some small tears at the bottom and one at the top.
Offered by: Judith & James Milne/At Home Antiques
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Hudson River Valley Landscape;  Have you ever seen the wonderful pink twilight sky of the Hudson River Valley ? This oil on canvas captures the beauty of that place. The waning sun ..
Offered by: Noonmark Antiques
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WINDS FROM THE SEA. BEST Early Fish Weathervane.;  Likely the J. W. Fiske Company, New York City, ca. 1870. Form. Surface. Size. .....Copper, with a complex weathered surface that has taken on a beautiful verdigris color while..
Offered by: Don Olson
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Carnival Fun House Metal Head;  Cast of zinc or aluminum, with in-use paint . Said to be from an Amusement Park in the San Francisco Bay area that closed and perhaps the only one known. The head has a fitti..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Carved and Painted Bust of a Native American;  Artist unidentified. American, late 19th c./early 20th c. Carved pine, polychrome paint, horse hair headdress. Over-all in excellent condition, original paint. Collection ..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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"Boy with 3 Fish";  Wood Carving of a Boy with 3 Fish By A.J. Steggall Fayette, LA Steggall worked on Main Street in a building called the Whittle Den. This carving is beautifully executed an..
Offered by: A Bird in Hand Antiques
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Dancing Man;  Exceptional folk art gent dancing toy, carved and painted wood origin, Hatfield PA. !9th century.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Large Pilot House Eagle;  American, probably New England Mid-19th century Carved pine with gilt and painted surface. The eagle with outstretched wings is perched on a rock with the initial "T"..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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WINDMILL WEIGHTS-Reference Book;  Windmill Weights, Milt Simpson 1985 and forward by Dr. Robert Bishop. Signed by Milt Simpson 10/23/85.
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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AUCTION CATALOGS-LANDMARK COLLECTIONS-SOTHEBYS.;  Includes all price lists. --EIGHT CATALOGS-- 1-1/27/1979-Stewart E Gregory, good condition 2-5/23-25/1980- The Garbisch Collection, vol-4. Awful condition...
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Susanna Hickson, England, 1783;  A classic English antique sampler worked in a balanced format, this has the added appeal of birds, butterflies and flying insects that were stitched in a more free-form, organ..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Jocko the Monkey, Arnold Print Works;  My hipster son tells me that printed cloth pillow animals are the rage in Brooklyn. That’s interesting to me because they were all the rage during the end of the 19th&nb..
Offered by: Noonmark Antiques
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REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS (EGLOMISE) OF WASHINGTON DONE IN GERMANY FOR EXPORT TO AMERICA CIRCA 1820'S;  Great condition: original glass, original frame, original backboard. Along with a delightful colorful folk art rendering of GW. Note the Society of Cincinnati meda..
Offered by: Artemis Gallery
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Shelf;  Folk art relief carved wall shelf, carved owls perched on branch. Red paint on yellow pine.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Rooster Weathervane Perched On Sphere;  Attributed to W. A. Snow Iron Works, Boston (1883-1895). Full body molded copper, zinc spur feet. Over-all in great condition, retaining the original gilt surface with histo..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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George Washington Plaque;  George Washington Plaque A handsome, detailed Bronze profile of George Washington mounted on an oak board Condition: Excellent 10376OAN
Offered by: A Bird in Hand Antiques
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19thc Folky Perspective Town Outsider Art Painting;  Signed Eli Rickettes Jan 4, 1896. Thinnest slip of board pasted to canvas as original, measures 13.5 x 17.5".
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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Allegorical landscape with eagle and eaglets;  Allegorical view of the Growth of America featuring a lush landscape with an eagle feeding eaglets. Unsigned, American, 1830 - 1855. Oil on panel. Unframed. Provenance:..
Offered by: Nathan Liverant and Son
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Mary Ann Cleveland, New England, 1827;  This relatively simple marking and poem sampler has the added appeal of a very good and unusual verse, “Convince the World that You are Just and true Be Just in all you ..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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AMERICAN FURNITURE REFERENCE BOOKS- three FIRST EDITION/ NEW;  1-The Furniture of Historic Dearfield, Dean Fales Hr. 1976, New /First Edition. 2-Early American Furniture, John T. Kirk 1970, First Edition. Like new. 3-American Furn..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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American Hooked Rug;  American Hooked Rug of a Horse. Cotton hooked on a coarse burlap foundation. Multi-colored field of Grey, Red, Black and Blue. Paneled Red center with a Black prancing Horse. ..
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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Five FOLK ART Reference Books;  1-Folk Art in American Life, Bishop & Atkins. 1995 first printing. New condition, hardcover. 2-American Folk Painting, Black & Lipman 1987. Like new condition. 3- Ed..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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American PAINTED TINWARE, Reference Books;  Volume 1 & 2 American Painted Tinware by Gina Martin and Lois Tucker, excellent, like new condition. 1997. Considered," best reference ever on American Tinware"...
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Sally S. Smith, United States, 1836;  Dominated by a large house, shown in three-quarter view and centered between two stylized, leafy trees, this handsome antique sampler is signed, “Executed by Sally S. Sm..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Rare and Unique Articulated Figure of a Fireman;  American, second half of the 19th c. Sheet metal with rivets, mounted on a board and framed. Condition: Great condition, untouched original oxidized surface. Provenance: Ma..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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EIDER W/ MUSCLE DECOY;  DRAKE , EIDER, DECOY., WITH RARE MUSSEL IN HIS MOUTH. C. 1900 - 1920. WAS MADE IN MAINE, SHOWING CLASSIC MORTICED CONSTRUCTION , WITH THE INLET HEAD INTO THE OVER..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Rare Early Angel Gabriel Weathervane;  American, ca. 1850. Sheet iron, wrought iron. Over-all in fine condition, restoration to tip of trumpet. Probably unique, this Gabriel weathervane is a true piece of Americ..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Walter Ketzler (1893-1966);  Carved Spread-wing Eagle. Signed on verso, Walter Ketzler, Eliot, Me. Ca. 1950. Carved pine, red and white painted highlights, original varnish finish. “An immig..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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19th Century Figural Molded Stoneware Girl with Cobalt Highlights;  This is a very rare molded stoneware figure of a girl with cobalt highlights. We believe it is likely from New York State. She has excellent detail and sculptural features. Sh..
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Eagle Weathervane;  Attributed to Fiske and Company, New York, ca. 1890. Full body, molded copper, cast zinc head, feet, and arrow. Great Condition, retaining most of the original gilt and..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Carved Box, American, circa 1880;  Dark wooden box with medium-depth relief carving of flora on all five presentation sides. On the left and right sides, the center of each flower features a red-painted bead. R..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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21-MARINE AUCTION CATALOGS - North East Auctions.;  NE Auction, ANNUAL August MARINE AUCTIONS. 1992 - 2015. (Missing 2009, 2006, 2002, 1993). These are the major nautical auctions each year. These catalogs all "..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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ELEVEN DECOY REFERENCE BOOKS;  COMPRISING: -DECOY AUCTION, SOTHBEYS / MCCLEERY -DECOY THREE AUCTIONS, BOURNE / MACKEY, TWO WITH PRICE LISTS -MASON DECOYS, AUTHORS SIGNED, -SONGLESS AVIARY , CROWELL -DE..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Rare Standing Horse Weathervane;  Attributed to J. Howard and Co., Bridgewater Massachusetts, ca. 1868. Cast zinc front, full body molded copper, cast iron directional. Structurally in excellent condition, a..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Carved Wood Rabbit;  Folk art carved wood figure of a rabbit, charming profile painted white Louisiana Early 20th century.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Mumuye Carved Ancestor Figure;  A fine example of the form with original surface patina. In very good condition, with cultural wear, losses, and minor erosion. Custom wood art display base. Prov..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Rooster Weathervane;  Folk art rooster weathervane, rare wood and coppper accents, great surface remnants of red paint.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Rooster Weathervane;  Possible Fiske & Co. or Cushing & White. American, New York or New England, late 19th c. Full body molded copper, zinc feet. Over-all in excellent condition wit..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Adirondack Camp Candle Sticks w/ Woodpecker;  Unique pair of decorative wooden Antique Candlesticks. The upright central portions of these candle holders are turned wood, and the base and top platforms of each have bar..
Offered by: American Sampler
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Rare Diminutive Horse Weathervane;  American, probably New England, late 19th c. Full body molded copper, copper tubing. Great condition, untouched original verdigris surface. Similar to the form of an &ldquo..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Crow Tobacco Bag;  Native-tanned buffalo hide. An early example of the Wind River Crow abstract floral motifs.
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Yaqui Ceremonial Mask;  “Pascolas are the old men of the dance, and they perform at all manner of Yaqui feasts. Pascolas are individualists who perform as a result of dreamed visions. Their kno..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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American Hollow body Copper Rooster Weathervane;  American Molded hollow body copper rooster weathervane. Hollow body Copper with flat molded comb, waddle and tail. Zinc Feet. In original as found verdigris and gilded surface..
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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Index Horse Weathervane;  Made by J. Howard & Co., Bridgewater, Massachusetts Ca. 1856-1867 Full body copper and zinc. Over-all in excellent condition with no repairs or restoration. Later gilt ..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Early 20thC Noah's Arc (German);  Toy Noah’s Arcs for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular arc is all origi..
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques
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Maori Flax Fiber Pouch (Kete);  A handwoven flax fiber pouch, Maori weaving is considered to be of the finest in Polynesia. Provenance: ex. Fred Boschan collection
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Elizabeth McCoy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1813 Open configuration options;  Antique samplers that present a free form, folkier composition and execution are wonderfully appealing and we’re pleased to offer this praiseworthy example, which is sig..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Three Birds on a Plinth;  Pennsylvania, c. 1930-1950 carved and painted walnut with applied and moveable wings Ht. 4 3/4", L. 5" Purportedly Mahantongo Valley, Pennsylvania Provenance: De..
Offered by: Olde Hope Antiques, Inc.
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INCREDIBLE FOLK ART MARQUETRY TILT TOP TABLE CIRCA 1876;  A relatively common furniture form is elevated to folk art masterpiece status due to the creativity of a highly skilled yet still unknown woodworker in the Albany, NY area at ..
Offered by: Artemis Gallery
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House, Sheep and Willow Tree Sampler, likely New England, circa 1820;  A small and very charming antique sampler, this may have been made as a precursor to the next project - a larger, highly developed sampler incorporating this endearing pictori..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Pair of American Whimsey Carved Mirrors, circa 1890;  Excellent and rare pair of small, carved pine frames each with 10 captive ball whimsey carvings (note chiseled balls) and carved leaves and stars, American, circa 1890. Untouc..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Mary Wallace, Loughriescouse, Ireland, 1847;  Documented Irish samplers are rare, and we’re pleased to offer this one, which offers strong visual appeal with excellent color and composition. A fine, large alphabet, ..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Uncle Sam on a High-Wheel Bicycle Whirligig;  American, ca. 1910. Carved wood, copper tubing, painted cord, metal, and tin. Excellent ‘as found’ condition, losses wind-fan blades on high wheel, original pain..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Diorama of the Sailing Ship "Emerald";  Signed on verso, by Cap Keating, Reading, Mass. Massachusetts, early 20th c. Carved hull and sails mounted on a painted board. Untouched condition, original frame..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Margret Van Antwerp, New York, New York, circa 1800;  A very fine and rare example, this is a solidly stitched antique sampler with no linen showing. It is signed, “Margret Van Antwerp was born March the 10 1788 made this s..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Beaver-tail Formed Mintature Snowshoes;  Includes custom art table base. Created as a model or for use by an infant. Red vermillion pigment accents, trade wool decorative ornaments.
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Small Carved Bust of a Lady;  American, Art Deco, ca. 1930. Carved, laminated pine with varnish finish. Great condition, original oxidized varnish surface. Minor loss to the tip of the nose. charming, w..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Folky Charcoal Drawings;  Group of 3 folkly charcoal drawing, whimsical scenes of cats and dogs playing together. Charming and life-like expressions.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Elmer Crowell Carved Miniature Goldeneye Drake;  Early Carved Miniature Goldeneye Drake A. Elmer Crowell, E. Harwich, MA, Ca. 1915-20 Essentially mint original condition with a dry patina. Carries a trace of Crowel..
Offered by: Russ and Karen Goldberger/RJG Antiques
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Folk Art Storage Box;  This unusual painted storage box features charming paintings of a rabbit, a house, and a fox in the woods. The box, from the early 19th century, was found in Carlisle, PA.&nbs..
Offered by: Steven F. Still Antiques
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Folk Art Landscape;  Great folk art landscape on board. Excellent composition. In oak leaf and acorn gilded frame. Excellent condition
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Carved and Painted Shoe Window Display Advertising;  Wood, polychrome. Early 20th c.
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Cow Weathervane;  Attributed to Cushing and White, Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th. c. Full body copper, copper tubing, cast zinc head and tail. Untouched original condition, exceptional ve..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Cow Weathervane;  Probably Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts. Ca. 1875-1890. Full body copper, cast tail & horns Condition: Great over-all condition. Exceptional surface, gilt,..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Shooting target;  Painted sheet iron mechanical shooting target, lady and gent. blacksmithing. Good color and detail.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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BETTY RING COLLECTION, Auction Catalog.;  Sotheby's Auction Catalog, January 22, 2012. Like new condition. A landmark sale of Samplers.
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Painted schoolgirl box, Misses Martin.;  Schoolgirl box from the Misses Martins School for Young Ladies. Portland Maine c. 1820s-1830s. Pine with maple veneer. Cleaned, some black edging replaced, t..
Offered by: Lisa S. McAllister
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Important Iroquois Figured Maple Effigy Orators Staff;  A very rare and beautiful figured (tiger) maple Iroquois orator's effigy staff (Ahdadisha) depicting a snake biting a frog, with a clasped hand at the final grasping ..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Woodcock Bird Wood Carving By Frank Finney;  Words can hardly describe this fantastic wood carving of a life-size woodland bird, American Woodcock by noted carver and Folk Art Artist Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virgin..
Offered by: American Sampler
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CARVED “HAPPY JACK” WHIRLIGIG;  Carved by Lincoln Ceely (1865-1950) Nantucket, Massachusetts, ca. 1920-1930. Carved and painted wood Condition: Missing paddles, superb original paint, minor crazing. The ..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Marching Band Cymbal Player Whirligig;  American, in the manner of or possibly attributed to Rocco Pavese (Italian/American 1852-1950). Western Michigan, late 19th c./early 20th c. Carved and painted wood. Over-a..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Ann Glaister, Saltcoats, Cumberland, England, 1824 Open configuration options;  This is a delightful antique sampler grounded along the bottom with a fine scene of a cottage and trees set along a picket fence with fat birds above. It also includes a caref..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Stoneware Decorated Pitcher with Incised Dogs ;  Stoneware Decorated Pitcher with Incised Dogs Probably Westerwald region, Germany, c. 1820-50 Extensively incised with cobalt decoration depicting a heart a..
Offered by: Olde Hope Antiques, Inc.
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1920s Peaceable Kingdom Oil Painting Immigrant & African American Allegory;  Exceptionally unusual intersection of early 20th century social reform and a traditional, religious Americana theme. Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty (w/elements of the A..
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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Maine Hooked Rug;  Maine Four Pointed Star Hooked Rug. Great cotton hooked rug on a burlap ground. Black, Red, Pink and White stripes on each end.Center with a Four point star in Deep Burgundy w..
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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Trade Sign, "House and Sign Painting";  American, late 19th.c. Carved and turned wood, black paint and gilt decoration, double sided. Excellent conidtion
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Rare Horse and Sulky Weathervane;  American, probably New England, Maker unknown, ca. 1875-1890. Full body molded copper, copper tubing, zinc head. Over-all in great condition, traces of old gilt paint over o..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Brilliant Folk Art Hooked Rug Probably Northeast Civil War period. ca. 1860-1870.;  Wools and cottons. Clearly the maker loved flowers. Fortunately for us she also had the vision and the skill to transform that love into art. Not formulaic like so many, but ..
Offered by: Don Olson
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American Horse Weathervane;  American Copper and Zinc Horse Weathervane in the celebrated Ethan Allen form. Zinc head over molded copper body and tail. Flat molded cut mane. Possibily L. W Cushing & C..
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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American Oval Lap Box;  American oval Lap box. Original green paint. Tack construction. 4" L x 2 1/2" W x 1 3/4" High. C 1860
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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Burl Bowl;  American, northeastern, ca. 1800-1820. Black ash burl wood. Great condition, knot on rim, beautiful figuring and rich patina. All around, a wonderful bowl with great pro..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Carved and Inlaid Wall box with Miniature Silhouttes;  Wall Box wth siilhouettes signed on reverse "Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T Willard of Ashby Mass." Willard was a noted clock maker and likly made this wal box ..
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Hunter and Hounds Weathervane;  Unique (one only) hunter weathervane with his 3 hunting dogs standing by a tree. Sheet iron vane with some bullet holes and good wear. Gun has been reinforced on reverse ..
Offered by: Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Antiques
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Pipe Trade Sign;  Large size full bodied pipe trade sign, painted. Made for CPE company.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Carved Figure of "Erato";  American, ca. 1850. Mahogany Condition: Missing small portion of the lyre. Retains the original varnish finish. This carved full length figure of Erato holding a lyre is fi..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Gameboard with Floral Decoration ;  Gameboard with Floral Decoration Probably New England, c. 1860-1880 Pine with original paint-decorated finish 15” x 14 ¾” One mo..
Offered by: Olde Hope Antiques, Inc.
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THE FINEST REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS (EGLOMISE) OF LAFAYETTE DONE IN GERMANY FOR EXPORT TO AMERICA CIRCA 1820'S;  These reverse paintings on glass have been misattributed for years. We have had many of them and even have one now on this website with its title in German. This e..
Offered by: Artemis Gallery
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Carved Fish Plaque on Oval Painted Backboard;  American, ca. 1930. Carved hard wood, polychrome painted. Over-all in great condition, oxidized varnish finish. Early 20th c. folk art has become increasingly popular...
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Sarah Ann Fell Buckingham, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, circa 1830, attributed to Mrs. C. Evans Seminary;  A small group of exemplary antique samplers, attributed to a schoolteacher, Mrs. C. Evans, was made by schoolgirls from Bucks and Montgomery Counties outside of Philadelphia. ..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Mid 19th Century Sheet Copper and Wrought Iron Running Fox Weathervane;  Thick sheet copper in wonderful verdigris surface mounted on a weathered wrought iron spire. Great form.
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Ethan Allen Running Horse Weathervane;  American, 1875-1895. Full body molded copper, copper tubing, cast iron head. Over-all in great condition with an exceptional original verdigris surface. Some pitting to iron..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Eliza Axford, Carrfield House, England, 1831;  Signed, “Eliza Axford Carrfield House 1831,” this is an outstanding antique sampler with a very appealing central scene. Carrfield House, a delightful structure re..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Medieval Ship Vane;  Attributed to: W.T. Westervelt, New York, N.Y. , ca. 1883 Full body copper, original gilt and sizing, now oxidized. Illustrated in Westervelt Catalogue: “Made expressl..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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American Silk Embroidery by Sidney Caroline Hendricks, Lititz Moravian Girls’ School, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1823;  The Lititz Moravian Girls’ School of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania opened its doors in 1748, and gained a wide reputation for offering its students a strong academic ed..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Carved Eagle Architectural Fragment;  Wood carved architectural fragment depicting an American eagle on a swag of flowers with gilding and paint. Late 18th-19th century; appears to have modified in the early 20th..
Offered by: Brant Mackley Gallery
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Catharine Bickel, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1827;  There is a significant and very appealing group of antique samplers worked between 1827 and 1831 by Pennsylvania German girls living in Reading, Pennsylvania. These are marked..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Russ Burr Carved Miniature Wood Duck Drake;  A Stunning Carved Miniature Wood Duck Drake Russ Burr, Hingham, MA, Ca. 1940's Detailed carving with soft patina in essentially mint original condition. Carries ..
Offered by: Russ and Karen Goldberger/RJG Antiques
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WEATHERVANE & EAGLES Reference Books.;  1-A Gallery of American Weathervanes & Whirligigs. Bishop &Coldllentz. 1981. 2-The Index of American Design. Erwin O Christensen. 1950, first printing. 3-The Am..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Woolwork Picture of Bray Church, Near Maidenhead, Berkshire, English, circa 1850;  A large and very handsome needlework picture, this is entitled “Bray Church Nr. Maidenhead Berks” and the subject is the wonderful, famed medieval church built in ..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Toleware Floral Ornamentation;  Probably Northern European, late 19th c. Polychrome painted tin, carved wood urn base. Over-all in untouched condition, original paint, minor imperfections. 22 ¾&rdq..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Coot Decoy;  Fresh Water Coot Decoy by Paul Doering (1899-1986) Princeton, WI An unusual attractive fresh-water Coot decoy retaining its original polychrome paint. "PRD" ca..
Offered by: A Bird in Hand Antiques
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FLOATING Exuberant Folk Art Painting;  America, ca. 1840-1860. Oil on canvas. Discover a captivating still life that bridges time and imagination. Painted during the period of American Fancy, this paintin..
Offered by: Don Olson
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Game Board;  Exceptional graphic inlaid gameboard, walnut, with various mixed woods in dovetailed case.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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Paint Decorated Dough Trough;  American, New York or Possibly Pennsylvania. Wood, polychrome paint decorated. Exceptional condition, original throughout. Provenance: Peter Tillou, Litchfield, CT; James a..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Rare Commemorative Ladle Depicting President Abraham Lincoln;  American, ca. 1865-1875. Probably birch, possibly maple. This well executed and carved ladle is complimented by its exceptional form. Great condition with wonderful patina.
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Mary Jane Sarrell, “The Watch”, England, 1849 Open configuration options;  This antique sampler presents a wonderful, carefully stitched poem, “The Watch,” that was written by Anna Steele (1718-1778), a British poet. It was originally pub..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Judaica in a Bottle;  Handmade carved and painted Sabbath candlesticks above a mezuzah with a scroll inscribed with name Harry and Lil Levitas. Mezuzah is flanked with 2 carved Jewish Stars. Signed..
Offered by: Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Antiques
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COLLECTION- 5-NEEDLEWORK REFERENCE BOOKS;  - Historical Needlework of Pa. Margaret Schaffer, 1968. -Needlework in American, Hope Hanley. 1969. -Early Am. Embroidery Designs, w/ a letter from author, and autograph of ..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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19th Century Incised Stoneware Presentation Jar;  This is a powerhouse of incised decoration! Based on the decoration, we believe it was likely made by Barnabas Edmunds, Boston MA. Circa:1850 Tons of decoratio..
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Carved Folk Art Frame;  Exceptional carved and painted Folk Art frame with leaf motif in corners. Upright sides with flower pots containing trees or vines with leaves. Scalloped interior edge of fram..
Offered by: Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Antiques
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19th Century Double Sided Gameboard in Original Blue;  A late19th century American double sided gameboard in original surface. Checkers and 9-man's Morris (or the mill game). Desirable original blue paint, and exce..
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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American Hooked Rug Depicting a Zebra;  American Hooked Rug Depicting a Zebra, Mounted on Stretcher at top of back,, Early 20th Century, (Ref: NY9569-camr) Dramatic American folk art mounted hooked rug of a pran..
Offered by: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
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1900s Children Genre Photos Folk Art Leather Collage Wall Hangings;  Likely the work of one highly skill amateur and unique in every way, signed The Pennington Series and dated 1907 / 8. Photographs expertly seamed into cut leather w/..
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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Lady in Black Folk Sculpture;  Mysterious and alluring female figure with hands on hip and lifted leg showing her thigh through the slitted black dress. She could be a beauty queen contestant with clot..
Offered by: Nexus Singularity
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Whimsical Carved and Painted Bust of a Man;  Whimsical Carved and Painted Bust of a Man Probably Pennsylvania, c. 1875 Carved wood with inset nose and applied ears and original polychrome paint decoration Ht. 5 &..
Offered by: Olde Hope Antiques, Inc.
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19th Century American Firehouse Gameboard;  A Late 19th Century Firehouse gameboard. The front with a red checkerboard, and the back painted "Co G, 6" Excellent condition with expected wear.
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Watercolor Of A Woman Attributed To Jacob Maentel;  This watercolor of an unidentified woman holding a flower is likely the work of Jacob Maentel (1778-1863). Jacob Maentel emigrated from Germany to America in 1805 and ear..
Offered by: Steven F. Still Antiques
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Free Standing Barber Pole Trade Sign;  Probably New England or New York, ca. 1875-1890. Turned wood, paint decorated. Untouched original condition, original paint with some losses. (Contemporary base). This fin..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Mid 19th Century Copper Prancing Horse Weathervane;  Attributed to William Tuckerman, Boston, MA Rare and Excellent Form with great surface. Bullet Hole Repair; Replaced Tail
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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REMARKABLE FOLK ART. HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT.;  Jackson Morton (1794-1874) Soldier, U.S. Senator, & Secessionist Ca. 1815. General of volunteer militia Antebellum U. S. Senator (Florida) Active in the develop..
Offered by: Don Olson
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"Daughters of Rebekah" Oddfellows Lodge Pole Top Finials, American, circa 1900;  Four distinctive symbols of the female branch of the Independent order of the Oddfellows, the beehive, moon, dove and lily, these were used on the top of wooden poles at parad..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Yellow-Painted and Red-Stenciled Lift-Top Box;  Exceptional New England, early 19th century lift top box with a repeating pattern of houses, bordered by flowers and leaves. House stencil shows a formal colonial house ..
Offered by: Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Antiques
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Rare Carved Wooden Butter-Pat Spoon;  Probably Native American, Northeastern, ca. 1820-1840. Carved maple. Great condition, natural wear and patina. Having a chip carved handle with geometric designsand scooped-ou..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Baracuda;  Baracuda Carving A folk art wood carving of a Baracuda. Retains its original polychrome paint. Great teeth! Condition: Excellent 10400HNBN
Offered by: A Bird in Hand Antiques
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Wonderful Late 19th Century Folk Art Felt Mat;  Birds, Oak Leaves, and Hearts. Blue on a red ground. Professionally mounted for hanging. Minor losses and wear
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Whirligig;  Folk art painted wood whirligig, two men on horseback and man behind catching a large fish. horses gallop when the fins spin. untouched original condition.
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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American Folk Paintings: Selections From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wiltshire III;  American Folk Paintings: Selections From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wiltshire III. An exhibition on display at The VirginiaMuseum, November 29, 1977 to January ..
Offered by: Russack & Loto Books, LLC
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TRADE SIGN- BOAT BUILDER;  "CUT OUT ", PROFILE Of A SAILING SHIP .
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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British Sailor's Woolwork of the Barque Named Polly;  Large British Sailor's Woolwork of the Barque Named Polly, Circa 1875 (Ref: NY9399-niam) A large sailor's woolie or woolwork of a port side view of a ship named &qu..
Offered by: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
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19thc Womens Work School Girl Love Token Folk Art Drawing;  With measure sweet & dear, Those sounds were music to the soul I ne’er again shall hear ; My childhood, those were joyous day, I have not yet forgot. The pleasant an..
Offered by: Natalie M. Curley
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Amerivan Running Deer Weathervane;  American Hollow swell body Copper Running Deer Weathervane. Molded Antlers, head, swell body and tail. Mounted on copper bar. in as found gilded surface. Possibly by J W Fiske..
Offered by: American Spirit Antiques
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STONEWARE & REDWARE / 4-Reference Books.;  1-Stoneware, a guide for the beginning collector. Stewart , New, w/ price guide. 2-NORTON-STONEWARE and American REDWARE. The Bennington Museum Collection. C. Zusy. 199..
Offered by: George Spiecker / Fine Americana
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Elaborately Carved Mahogany Civil War Era Frame;  This frame is adorned with intricate cavings depicting the American eagle with a shield and flag, Lady Liberty, Lady Justice, a cannon, a drum and horn, an anchor, and a ..
Offered by: Steven F. Still Antiques
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Salmon Paint-Decorated Desk Box;  Signed under lid: Nathaniel Sargent, Lynn. 1823. Presumably Lynn, Massachusetts. Pine, painted salmon, green and black. Excellent condition, original throughout. This..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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American Hooked Rug With Dog, Possibly Vermont, Circa 1890-1920;  American Hooked Rug With Dog, Possibly Vermont, Circa 1890-1920 The hooked rug decorated with a large dog now mounted at top rear to hang. Dimensions: 39 inches x 26 1/..
Offered by: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
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Early19th Century oil on Panel Portrait of a Gentleman;  Approx 13 1/2". X. 11" Found near Utica, NY. Possibly by itinerant portraitist Eilliam J Weaver. cleaned and revarnished.
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Composition Rooster Chicken Pip Squeak Toy;  A Composition Antique Rooster Squeak Toy with Bellows Intact. Painted in realistic colors over molded composition paper mache. Made in Germany, ca. 1875-1890. Hard to find ..
Offered by: American Sampler
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Baltimore Oriole Wood Carving by Frank Finney;  Baltimore Oriole Bird Wood Carving by Frank Finney. Words can hardly describe this fantastic wood carving, Baltimore Oriole by noted carver and Folk Art Artist Frank Finney..
Offered by: American Sampler
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Folk Art Painting of Baked Goodies;  Folky oil on canvas of baked goods. Unframed. Wear and loss, unframed
Offered by: Christopher and Bernadette Evans Antiques
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Uncle Sam whirligig;  Rare full bodied figure of uncle sam, carved wood, polychrome red, white and blue paint with black shoes. Exceptional untouched surface and condition, appears to be the origin..
Offered by: Greg Kramer Antiques
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M. Peabody painted box;  A Folk Art paint decorated round storage box for “M. Peabody”, with hand pointing at the name and unusual geometric design in orange over a green ground. American,..
Offered by: Nathan Liverant and Son
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Two Articulated Dancing Figures;  American, ca. 1900 Carved wooden figures with original paint, wooden platform. Great condition, some wear commensurate with age and use. This folk art dancing toy depicting..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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Flour Sack With Painted And Embroidered Uncle Sam;  During World War I the Commission for Relief in Belgium was established under the chairmanship of Herbert Hoover to aid the Belgium people. The commission would send flour to ..
Offered by: Steven F. Still Antiques
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E. S. Stanley Milk Sign;  E. S. Stanley New Hampshire 19thC side panel from antique milk wagon. Vivid red paint with white and yellow lettering and decoration. Large milk pails were placed in wago..
Offered by: Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Antiques
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Decoupage Table Meticulously Covered in Postage Stamps, American Modernist, circa 1935;  Center table fully decorated with cancelled stamps. The design of the table was such that the dimensions of every part of it are determined by the height and width of a postag..
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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Large Hackney Running Horse Weathervane;  Attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York. Ca. 1875-1885. Full body-form of molded copper, copper tubing, and a cast zinc head Condition: In overall great condition, few early buc..
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
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QUEEN ANNE FAN CARVED LOWBOY;  Primary Wood: Walnut; Secondary Wood: White Pine Item Number: 5725.1
Offered by: Bernard & S. Dean Levy
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American Painted Cast Iron Old Salt Maine Fisherman Doorstop or Bookend, Hubley Manufacturing Company, The 1920s.;  American Painted Cast Iron Old Salt Maine Fisherman Doorstop or Bookend, Hubley Manufacturing Company, The 1920s. The two larger figures depict an old salt fisherman standi..
Offered by: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
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Rare Tennessee Sampler by Isabella Chrisman, Wilson County, 1847;  This large and very beautifully worked sampler was made by Isabella Chrisman in 1847; she was likely attending the Abbe Female Institute in Lebanon, Wilson County at the time...
Offered by: M. Finkel & Daughter
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