Folk Art
An important part of America's artistic heritage is the art produced by artisans outside of the formal art world. The best of their work displays both outstanding artistry and a wonderful freedom of style that fits easily into any home and collection.
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| A twig and carved wood wall rack, c. 1910. Probably made near the Great Lakes. Just a wonderful piece of folk art, with a carved bird and "Happy Home 1910". Excellent condition, with original surface and paint. 22 1/2" x 24". SOLD (FA 3097) Inquire/Order | Wells Fargo strongbox, c. 1850-1880. A small scale box used to transport silver on stagecoaches. 12 3/4" x 9" x 7". Excellent condition. $2300 (FA 3049) Inquire/Order | Relief carved wooden shingle with a bearded face and "God Bless This Home", c. 1930. Excellent condition. 7 1/2" x 12". $295 (FA 3031) Inquire/Order |
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| Wonderfully graphic woolen hooked rug, c. 1900-20. 24 1/4" x 36 1/2" (mounted). $895 (FA 3092) Inquire/Order | Old Mr. Boston Flavored Gin gaming wheel, c. 1925-30. A wonderful piece of old advertising, in good original paint. Original cast iron base. 21 1/2" tall. SOLD (FA 3088) Inquire/Order | Painted metal spinning shooting target by the Biddle Company, c. 1940. Complete with original box--never used. $295 (FA 3069) Inquire/Order |
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| Outstanding carved chestnut wood wig stand with ears and fully carved features, c. 1890. Found in Pennsylvania. 10" high. SOLD (FA 3062) Inquire/Order | Carved wooden stag in original paint, c. 1880-1900. Found in Pennsylvania. Extremely realistically carved. 6 1/4" x 10 1/2". SOLD (FA 3093) Inquire/Order | Painted sheet metal lawn ornament in the shape of a World War I doughboy, c. 1920. 21 3/4" high. SOLD (FA 3084) Inquire/Order |
