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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| Marvelous patriotic felt pennant with silk flag, "USA World War Service", c. 1920s. Very long (64") and extremely graphic. Part of a large collection of patriotic pennants--contact us for further information on others available. $895 (FA TDF/7) Inquire/Order | Painted wood and metal model of a Fred Harvey Company Harveycar, c. 1920s. The Harveycar brought tourists to the Pueblos and other attractions in the Southwest, and were instrumental in the Harvey Company's efforts to popularize the American West. Comes with an advertising image of the time showing a Harveycar in use. 7 7/8" long. $250 (FA 3123) 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). $695 (FA 3092) Inquire/Order | Wooden trade sign in the shape of a vierling, or four-barrelled shotgun, c. 1930s. From Compton's Gun Shop in Wabash, Indiana. 26 1/2" long. $695 (FA 3122) 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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| American mangle board (bed smoother), based on a Scandanavian design but made in Wisconsin, 2nd half of the 19th Century. These were usually carved by Scandanavian-American men as wedding gifts for their brides. Excellent condition, beautiful polychromed carving. 25" long. SOLD (FA 3113) Inquire/Order | A felt pennant with sewn letters and a silk flag, "United States", c. 1920s. 38" long. SOLD (FA 3157) Inquire/Order | A very fine and interesting folk art piece from Tonawonda, New York, c. 1900. A deer, a fox, a giant crane with a fish and two smaller birds all carved from wood and painted, then placed in a bountiful spray of wooden flowers, many of which are mounted on wires. The overall effect is stunning, and the condition of the piece is excellent. 11" wide, comes mounted on a modern black base. For more information or photos, please call. $2200 (FA 3121) Inquire/Order |
