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AO-0190

Carved & gilded sunflower fine architectural fragment. American, 19th Century.

Size: 14" H x 6 1/2" W

     

An early carved Stay Busk initialed MM and a heart motif. English c. 1794.

Size: 13" H

    BF-0723

Naïve folky sculpture carved & painted fawn. Early 1900's.

Size: 15" H x 13 1/4" L

   
   

BF-0851

Carved & painted unusual fox head wall piece. The fox is either laughing or growling with two exposed canines & glass eyes. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 11 1/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 7" D

   
     

CO-0024

Early wrought iron trivet "love token" with key holes and heart. The key holes symbolize "the key to your heart".

Size: 2 1/2" H x 5 1/2" L x 3 1/2" W

     
 

CO-0439

Unusual carved ball with gilded carved strips in geomatrical weave pattern. c. 1910.

Size: 3" D

     

Green and white painted canvas, wire and wood hand-held stop sign. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 24" H x 18 1/4" D

   

CO-0727

Wooden toddy / love spoon inscribed with Rev. W. P. BroomTree. Welsh c. 1840.

Size: 12 1/2" L

     

CO-0776

Rare knitting sheath never used as a knitting sheath just symbolic domestic love token. Carved in a curve with multiple nesting hearts. One side with "Think of Me" & the initials M. P. English c. 1780.

Size: 6 3/4" L

     

CO-0780

Carved wooden panel with folksy center floral basket.  French c. 1870.

Size: 8" H x 32 1/2" L x 1" D

   

CO-0800

Unusual painted cast iron stag head with glass eyes. Probably an indoor shop display sign. American c. 1900.

Size: Stag head only = 9" H x 8" D x 14" W ~ horns (tip-to-tip) 28 1/2" W x 18 1/2" L

   
     

CO-0851

Round brass bound barrel serving tray with top & bottom brass bands. Scottish, Mid-19th Century.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 10 1/4" D

   

FA-0182

An unusual mystical carved reliquary with two kings holding wreath swag within their mouth and a face its tongue sticking out. Probably 18th c. Flemish..

Size:  6" H

   

FA-0268

Carved wooden dancing man ( jigger ) with "screw-in" handle. Late 19th Century.

Size: 13" H

   

FA-0281

Two rare miniature axes with great surface and paint. Probably ceremonial for Odd Fellows or Masons. American, Late 19th Century.

ize: 7 1/2' H

 

FA-0331

Great old paint on this possibly passenger pigeon decoy c. 1860 on a later base.


Size: 3 1/2" H x 13" L (bird only)

   

FA-0348

Scandinavian mangle board with horse and Masonic symbols. Dated 1833.

Size: 6" H x 25 1/4" L

     

FA-0350

Carved & painted folky horse & foal on base. American. Early 1900's.

Size: 6" H x 9" L x 3" D

     

FA-0351

Carved & painted folky sculpture with two spotted dogs, donkey and a little girl holding the donkey's reins. American, mid-20th Century.

Size: 4" H x 9 1/4" L x 2 1/4" D

   

FA-0369

Two carved & painted American pipits on driftwood base, one with a nest. American, 20th Century.

Approximate size for base is 7" x 3".
Approximate for birds 2¼" x 3½".

   
   

Martha Cahoon painted rectangular box. American, Mid-Century.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 7 1/2" L x 4" D

 

Charming painted cricket stool painted to simulate inlay. Great surface. American c. 1900.

Size: 6 1/2" H x 15 5/8" W x 6" D

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FA-0394

Carved & painted articulated female doll jigger on later stand. c. 1860.

Size: 13" H

     

FA-0395

Naive & charming carved & painted small figures of five figure family.  Early 1900's.

Size: Father 8" H
        Mother 8 1/4" H
        Son 7 1/2" H
        Daughters 5" H , 7" H

 

FA-0411

Unusual rack with top gallery adorned & decorated with a turret on each side - symbolic eyes - star in the middle and other carved decorations and the hooks carved as duck heads. American c. 1900.

Size: 12" H x 39 1/4" L

     

FA-0434

Carved & painted duck. Signed underneath ~ H Gibbs 1965 (Harold Gibbs, American 1886-1970, Rhode Island). Dated.

Size: 2 1/2"H

       

FA-0442

Wonderful folk art carved & painted stand with a carved & painted snake around it. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 39 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W x 7" D

FA-0453

Friesian carved tray with complex geometric patterns. American, 1900-20's.

Size: 12 1/2" H x 17 1/2" L x 1 1/2" D

     

FA-0456

Carved & painted two birds perched on tree branches. German, 1900-20's.

Size: 9" H x 7" W x 6" D

 

FA-0462

Nice painted Rosemaling bend box. Scandinavian c. 1880.

Size: 5 3/4" H x 7 1/4" L x 3 3/4" W

     

FA-0469

Painted wood carvings mushroom [red] - signed Joseph Faure sculpteur dated 1998.

Size: 7" H

     

Painted wood carvings mushroom [white] - signed Joseph Faure sculpteur dated 1998. Canadian.

Size: 8 1/4" H

   

Carved & painted mangle board ~ the handle is a horse with an unusual rear on a trapezoidal board that is carved with geometric patterns and initialed and dated "MFS," "BOD," and 1780. Scandinavian.

Size:6" H x 19 3/4" L x 5 1/2" D

     

FA-0482

Carved & painted Scandinavian tankard with Rosemaling. 19th Century.

Size: 7" H x 6" D

   

Carved & painted rosemaling piggy bank. Scandinavian, Early 1900's.

Size: 3" H x 5 1/2" L x 2" D

 

Carved & painted with Rosemaling horse head kasa drinking vessel. Norway, Late 19th Century.

Size: 6" H x 11 3/4" W x 6" D

 

Carved & painted "Perkeo", dated 1895 on underside. Perkeo is a symbol of Heidelberg & was a court dwarf & jester in the employ of royalty / nobility in Heidelberg castle in the early 18th century & guarded a special castle of beer - hence the key around his neck. German, Late 19th Century.

Size: 12 H " x 4 1/4" W x 3 1/4" D

Carved & painted whimsical farm scene sculpture entitled ~ "Barn Yard Conversation" ~ by Bill Duffy. American c. 1983.

Size: 7" H x 9 1/4" W x 6" D

     

FA-0503

Small carved & painted whimsy of couple underneath a lamp post.American c. 1930.

Size: 9" H x 7" W x 5" D

 

FA-0504

Painted Norwegian wooden basket with decorative piercings. c. 1910.

Si6 1/2" H x 9 1/2" Dze:

     

FA-0505

Carved mahogany Bust of a Man. American.

Size: 14" H x 5 1/2" W x 3 1/2" D

     

FA-0517

Mid-Century Folk Art small diorama of a running white horse with gilded birds & a checkered floor. American.

Size: 8" H x 12" L x 3/4" D

 

Lovely painted green & blue bend box with red star and carved initials underneath lid ~ JHG. American, 19th Century.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 6" D

   

Small wooden folding screen / board with etched symbols: heart, anchor, sun, diamond, etc. Primitively scratched on back ~ WHYPEET.

Size: 6 1/4" H x (unfolded ~ 6 1/2" W, folded 3 1/4" W)

     

Green painted pantry bent box with 8-pointed star decoration. American, 19th Century

Size: 2 5/8" H x 6 1/4" D

   

FA-0539

Folky Vermont naïve Deer Sculpture. Early 1900's.

Size: 17 1/2" H x 13" L x 5 1/2" D

     

FA-0540

Unusual Norwegian rosemaling decorated octagonal small tray. Early 1900's.

Size: 1" H x 16" W x 5" D

     

FA-0547

Interesting carved jigger in original paint with fur for hair and "facet cut" glass for eyes. Early 1900's.

Size: 10" H

     

FA-0557

Whistles - carved & painted articulated figural whistles. Wales c. 1900.

Size: 7" H

     

FA-0562

Diminutive solid wood treen-shaped heart "love token". c. 1900.

Size: 1 1/2" H x 1 1/8" W 3/16" D

 

Intricate wood (burl?) on this heart-shaped box with lid & inlay band around the bottom. c. 1870.

Size: 3 1/4" H x 2 3/4" W x 1 3/4" D

 

Heart shaped box with lid & key and red velvet lining inside ~ etched heart encompassing each key hole opening. American c. 1870.

Size: 4 1/2" H x 4" W x 2 1/2" H

 

Great surface on this naïve wooden Heart shaped box with wire-pin hinges. American c. 1860.

Sizes: 4 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D

 

Carved & painted miniature owl on branch with glass eyes. American.

Size: 5" H x 4 3/4" W x 6 1/2" D

   

FA-0581

Folky yet skillfully carved classical head with ribbon in detailed carved hair. Signed "Navarro 95" on base.

Size: 12" H

   

"Mallards in Flight", carved & painted mounted on board. American c. 1930.

Siz: 8" H x 14" W

     

Peaceful winter scene painted on the interior of this wooden shovel. Early 1900's.

Size: 38 1/2" L

       

Odd Fellow Ax ~ one side painted with Emanuel and other side with 3-link chain & all-seeing eye. American, 19th Century.

Size: 10 3/4" H x 29" L

   

FA-0592

Small red painted wooden hatchet from an Odd Fellows Lodge. American, 19th Century.

Size: 14" L x 6" W

     

Large shop sign in the form of a hourglass ~ painted & carved wood with tin / zinc insert to portray the glass (3-. dimensional); possibly from a Masonic or Odd Fellow Fraternal regalia.

Size: 17 3/4" H x 12" D

     

FA-0602

Two carved & painted hunting dogs.

Sizes: Standing dog ~ 2" H x 2" L, Running dog ~ 1 1/2" H x 5" L

   

FA-0604

Carved & painted folksy eagle relief with great surface. American, 19th Century.

Size: 9 1/2" H x 20" L

 

Great painting on this canvas stuffed cat. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 14 1/2" H

 

Child mannequin painted papier-mâché & cast iron boots with original label Wm. Strauss, Sole Manufacturer, Philadelphia. Some scuffs, wear & repair. Amnerican c.1930.

Size: 43" H

   

FA-0632

Fine wicker works on this burgundy painted doll carriage. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 25" H x 31" L

 

FA-0639

Carved & painted Italian village charactor with backpack sporting an official hat on a later museum stand. c. 1840.

Size: 8" H (man only)

   

FA-0642

Whimsical wall pocket with Tramp Art and applied imaginative carving and original surface

Size: 8" H x 8" W x 3" D

   

FA-0644

Unique whimsical folky wall pocket headed with 9-point star flower, white porcelain buttons & carved applied art. American c. 1900.

Size: 9 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 3" D

   
 

FA-0645

Carved and painted folky and unusual birdhouse; shingled form with heart and diamond cut-outs, bird entrance on each side. American c. 1900.

Size: 6 1/2" H x 16" W x 6" D

   

FA-0649

Swedish wooden love token distaff with original blue painted decoration to both sides, cut-out hearts & loving goblet indicate it was carved as a love token (some damage on the outside combs' teeth). 19th Century.

Size: 23" L x 4 3/4" W

   
 

FA-0650

Carved wooden Scandinavian distaff with pinky-red wash star / pinwheel medallion. c. 1900.

Size: 20 1/4" L x 4 3/4" W

 
   

FA-0653

Carved & painted Scandinavian pig bank. Early 1900's.

Size: 3 1/2" H x 5 1/4" L

   

Large whimsical / outside art bird house by ELWOOD GRAHAM JAMES; 1890 - 1960. Mingo County, WV. Collage of different found materials. He worked in the 1930's-50's creating. He was a deaf artist. American, Mid-20th Century.

Size: 27" H x 15" W x 6" D

   
   

Decorated box with variety of painted decorations, some old re-paint & some original. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 11" H x 18" W x 9" D

   
   

FA-0669

Miniature carved & painted two "Gulls in Motion" signed Russ P. Burr, Hingham, MA. American, 20th Century.

Size: 6 1/2" H

   

FA-0687

Folky portray of patriotic shield with applied decorations on maple plaque. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 12 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W

 

FA-0688

Superb carved walnut & inlaid wall box made of one-piece; probably to hold wicks or matches with inlaid stars & decoration & chamfered scalloped backboard. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 4 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W x 1 3/8" D

     

FA-0697

Small box with a drawer & old painted surface. American c. 1870.

Size: 6 1/4" H x 10" W x 10" D

     
   

Great paint on this Kingfisher carving. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 7" H

   

Painted & carved majestic great horned owl model signed by Robert & Virginia Warfield Jaffrey, New Hampshire. American, 20th Century.

Size: 13" H

   
   

Tin box of 6 painted tin Black-bellied Plover folding decoys, stenciled “BB” on side & complete with original wooden sticks. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: Length of decoys is 10”. Box measures 3.25” x 12” x 8.75”

   
   

FA-0706

Open waterfowl diorama sculpture of a pond with 11 miniature decoys (there is also a dog hidden in the tall grass). By A. C. Gould.. American.

Size: 6 1/2" H x 15" W x 6" D

     

Folk Art song bird ~ red bird on dowel attached to half turned wall mount; hand carved and polychrome painted with original over-varnish, and glass bead eyes.

Bird - 3" H x 7 1/4" L, Ppost - 4" L, Jjug - 3" H x 2" W

   

FA-0718

Folk Art song bird ~ mainly green song bird seated on dowel, attached to urn form half; hand carved and polychrome painted with original over-varnish, and glass bead eyes.

Size: Bird 3" H x 5" L, Post 3 1/2" L, Jug - 2 3/4" H x 1 1/4" D

 

Carved & painted folky bird (grackle or raven) attached to green painted half baluster vase. Early 1900's.

Size: Bird - 4" H x 9" L, Post - 3 1/2" L, Baluster Vase - 4 3/4" H x 2" W

   

FA-0722

Folky carved & painted sculpture of birds on burl base. Scandinavian c 1920.

Size: 11" H

   
     

FA-0735

Carved & white painted Bellany-type plain eagle. American, Early 20th Century.

Size: 7 1/2" H x 44" L

   

FA-0740

Miniature primitive old paint on this folky adorable cutlery tray. American, 19th Century.

Size: 3" H x 6 3/4" L x 4 3/4" D

   

FA-0743

"In Memory Week End Hinsdale" ~ small carved & painted folky figure; sitting, thinking & reflecting. American, Mid-Century.

Size: 4" H x 4" L x 2" D

   
   

Nicely painted wooden staved pail; probably Scandinavian. Early 1900's.

Size: 6 3/4" H x 7 1/2" D

 

Folk Art carved & painted stylized cat signed & branded on bottom by Charles Spiron. American, dated 1984.

Size: 7 1/2" H x 20" L x 5 1/4" D

   

FA-0752

Painted staved whimsical vessel with horsehead handles. Scandinavian, Early 1900's.

Size: 7" H x 6" D

   
   

FA-0753

Rosemaling painted Grautambar / Tine Box.  Norwegian, Early 1900’s.

Size:  8" H x 9" D.  

 

Rare early Scandinavian burl wood drinking (ale / beer) vessel with horse head handles. c. 1820.

Size: 4 3/4" H x 8 3/4" D

     

Folk Art painted & dated 1857 book shaped box possibly to house a bible. Some of the paint is worn.

Size: 6" H x 4 1/2" W

     
   

Painted & carved wonderful "LOVE TOKEN" Spruce Gum Box shaped like a book with "Forget Me Not" on the spine & hearts, central star, and geometric design. American, Dated 1882.

Size: 5 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 2" D

   

RESERVED

Early chunky carved Scandinavian ale bowl / KJENE with horse head handles.

Size:  5" H x 9 1/4" W

 

Large life-size carved & painted cat in Crescent (the Donut) position with open eyes. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 5" H x 12 1/2" W x 11" D

     

Specular painted & dated 1859 basket with floral decoration on red and blue woven bands.

Size: 11" H x 11" W

     
   

FA-0789

American carved wall pocket with applied red-painted chip-carved ornaments and white porcelain buttons and an outstanding original dry surface and crisp carvings. c. 1880.

Size: 9" H x 8" W x 3 1/2" D

 

Intricate layered Tramp Art picture frame with great scalloped edge design and stars, hearts & whimsies. American C. 1890.

Size: 22" H x 25 3/4" W

     

Carved & painted Swedish "love token" in the shape of a flax cutter; dated 1836 with initials. Scandinavian's used domestic objects as marriage presents & love tokens.

Size: 6" H x 27" L

     
   

FA-0773

"Fall River, July 27th 1920. May this little stool fill your heart with joy, when you go riding, Warren, me boy. F.T.B." on one side of this small painted stool and decorated on each side. Made from reclaimed wooden boxes. Real Folk Art Treasure. Dated.

Size: .11 1/4" H x 9 5/8" W x 9 1/4" D

   
   

FA-0778

Large carved & painted rooster - impressive Folk Art with glass eyes and painted leather comb. American, Early 1900’s.

Size:  20 1/2" H x 20" W x 9" D.

     

FA-0784

Oil on board rosemaling painting signed by Nils Ellingsgard (1928-2021) Norwegian dated 73.

Size: 29 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W

 

Bound train station wall box with NORTH-SOUTH compartments & spool form turned gallery, rope tuned molding, and shaped crest rail with applied rondels. Great original crusty surface. American, 19th Century.

Size: 11 1/2" H x 18" L x 8" D

       

FO-0339

Interesting geometric layered Tramp Art mirror. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 15 1/2" H x 18" W

 

FO-0381

Faux Brick and Shingled Roof House-form Wall Cabinet, with towel rack below. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 22" H x 17" W x 8 1/4" D

 

Elaborately carved & painted marriage chair with the brides' name "Anna Elisabeth Kraus" from the Schwalm region of Germany, dated 1842.

Size: 39 3/4" H x 27" W x 15 1/2" D

       

FO-0473

Wall shelf with painted seahorse sides. American, Early 1900's

Size: 30" H x 15" W x 6" D

   

Diminutive Hanging Wall Cabinet With Carved & painted folksy thistle with 2 hinged compartments. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 10 1/2" H x 7 5/8" W x 3 3/4" D

       

GT-0215

Small carved folksy horse.  German c. 1900.

Size: 7 3/4" H x 8" L

 

Charming folky painted doll house cupboard with the use of spools, picture frame, etc. & notice the lace painted windows. The house name, "Swiss Cottage". English c. 1870.

Size: 28" H x 10' W x 9 1/2' D

   

NA-0183

Folky carved with original paint open "ship" diorama with the name Leland painted on the bow. American c. 1900.

Size: 11" H x 18" W x 1" D

 

PO-0033

Miniature Erzgebirge painted wooden wedding scene party. German, Late 19th Century.

Size: Avg. 1 1/2" - 2" H

   

Oversize majestic goose / duck decoy that show's age beautifullywith great surface, dings & age related shrinkage & sweet face. English,  Late 19th Century.

Size: 12" H x 23" L x 10" W

 

PO-0116

Carved & painted Norwegan ceremonial ale bowl written translation on bottom  ~ Welcome friends to my house, Now we'll drink merrily. c. 1860.

Size: 4 1/2" H x 9 1/8" D

 

PR-0380

Small, wonderful metal silhouette with frame of Abraham Lincoln in raised arm speech motion pose. American, Early 1900.

Size: 12" H x 9" W

     

Watercolor of Sailor. On the back it reads, "Dear Father, Mother, Brothers and Sister Weep not for me for I'm living and well and I hope that I shall very soon see you all I wish you to put this in a frame. English c. 1870.

Size: 9" H x 7" W

       

 

 

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