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9254 A ca. 1830-50 Pennsylvania very diminutive folk art box with domed lid. It is constructed with wooden pegs, miniscule brads, wire hinges and wire latch. Beneath its early well patinated layer of varnish, the original robin’s egg blue ground, tulip and fruit decorations are sharp and well preserved. On the bottom a later pencil inscription reads, Emma Thompson, Salona PA, from Grandma Hyatt. With the exception of a missing sliver on the bottom it remains a very nice box. Size: 4.25”L x 3”W x 2.5”H $475.00 Interested, click here. |
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9233 In its original paint, a phenomenal ca. 1940’s relief constructed of individually pieced, sculpted and painted strips of early fiberglass on a wooden foundation. Fanged but gentle, his wide mouth leads into an early tin throat painted blood red. His original home was the Philadelphia Zoo where he served as a functional elaborate disguise to conceal a hidden receptacle for refuse. However, in later years he was retired and removed to discourage careless feeding of the actual animal population. Thankfully, this Lion was acquired and preserved within a private folk art collection. He is clean, exciting, in extraordinary condition whose presence commands attention. Size: 22” H x 22”W x 13” D. Price upon request. |
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9224 An exceptional ca.1700’s interior architectural wooden element in the shape of a spire found in Massachusetts. An original, water color abstraction on a gesso base with marvelous blue on blue center fields divided by red and yellow stripes all enhanced against a black border. Early folk art perfectly suited for a narrow wall. Size: 47.75”L x 8.5”W x 1”thick $595.00 |
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9220 A ca. 1900 angelic cherub hand carved pine relief in its original polychrome paint. Innocent, exceptionally detailed and strikingly realistic most likely viewed from below as an architectural element of an arched beam far above. True to tradition, its carved eyes gaze upwards. In colors of brown, red, gold, green, ochre with complimenting life-like flesh tones. Simply magnificent in every way. Size: 11”H x 8”W x 5”D (deep) $2850.00 |
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9219 An early 1800’s ex voto hand wrought iron serpent from Lancaster County PA. Common to the early PA German community these pieces were frequently placed on window sills to ward off evil and sickness. In excellent condition, very realistic, perhaps too realistic. Size: 6”L $425.00 |
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9114 A circa 1900 hand drawn pencil and ink patriotic game board on paper behind glass in a wide oak frame. The colors used are black, blue and red. Executed by a very skilled and steady hand with each square composed of 80 perfectly straight and spaced lines. The roping border in blue and red is anchored on the corners with pronounced stars. Unsurpassed precision and completely original. Size: 14.5”L x 14”H (game) Size: 24”W x 19”H (overall) $1595.00 Interested, click here. |
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9203 A pair of ca. 1900 turned and carved candlesticks in the shape of palm trees attributed to the urban southern coastal region. Original dark green paint with gold highlights most notably on the hand sculpted trunks. The brass leaves eight on each are well patinated in very fine condition. A well preserved and wonderfully playful pair. Size: 6.5”H x 3.25”W (at the base) $350.00 Interested, click here. |
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9184 Acquired from a private PA American folk art collection a mid to late 1800’s turned stand with origins to the circus. Solid, utilitarian and remarkably original with minor wear this single piece of wood (including a knot) has wonderfully raised turnings and bright polychrome bands of taupe, tan, sienna, yellow, and red with remnants of olive and brown on the top and bottom. Architectural, sculptural, imaginative it is a piece with tons of versatility. Size: 12”H x 6”W $795.00 |
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9197 A southern 19th century diminutive redware bust of a stately gentleman in original oxidized green over brown paint. Skillfully hand thrown and well proportioned with excellent detail. Reasonable wear for an unfired piece free of any repairs. A well preserved and tasteful example of an Americana art form. Professionally mounted on a custom base. Size: 8.5”H x 6”W x 7”D (bust only) Base dimensions 7.75” square x 3.75”H $1500.00 |
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9176 From Pennsylvania a hanging wall box from the third quarter of the 1800’s. Star cut-outs, scalloped backboard, canted sides and dressed in its original apple green ground and decorated with creamy lemon yellow borders. With
age the profile of the back assumed a slight curve but retains its
vertical grooves from an early steam powered planning machine. This is an outstanding example of Pennsylvania folk art at its finest, truly phenomenal. Size: 16”L x 12”H (back center) x 7”H (or depth on each side of the well) x 5.25”W $1450.00 |
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9194 From New England a very rare circa 1850 diminutive cork mannequin dressed in her original blue paint mounted firmly on the original dowel. Possibly a pattern model or a salesman’s sample. The integrity of her construction remains strong and absent of any touchups. Aside from minor wear she is in very fine condition. An exceptional form with sculptural presence on a custom base. Size: 10.5” H (including base) Figure is 5.5”H x 2.375” W x 2”D $675.00 |
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9189 From Michigan, a mid 19th century turned, carved and painted needle case in the shape of a fish. Well oxidized paint, vinegar sponged scales over salmon with underside in ochre. The eyes are black within a circle of mustard. Cranberry red has been used for the mouth, gills, pelvic and anal fins. The carved tail is deep dark blue. Great patina without any cracks, repairs or touchups. Early, simple and completely original folk art at its finest. Size: 4”L x .75”W $225.00 |
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9015 All original Art Deco Period smoking stand in the form of Jiggs from the syndicated comic strip. The photo does not capture his true character. He is wonderfully whimsical with great hair. Great holder for business cards. Size: 30”H x 15”W. Tray is 21” from floor. $525.00 |
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9155 From New England, an early 1900’s double sided game board hand scored and painted on a panel from a shipping crate. The colors red, black, green and gold are bold and rich. The reverse side is drawn in thick pencil with dots in faded red and black. A big colorful burst for a smaller setting. Size: 16.5” square x .25” thick S A L E P E N D I N G |
