Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Folk art sea shore resin composition panel.

This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage to the women of their Community, understood to possess spiritual powers capable of the benefit or the destruction of society. The Gelede masquerade is an opportunity to honor or condemn behaviors within the Community, through dance, art, satire, and poetry. Worn by veiled dancers, Gelede masks...

Chinese Ceramic Figurine of Shou Xing brings traditional charm and symbolic meaning to interiors with hand-painted detail and peaceful presenc...

This evocative 1970s oil painting captures a seated man in a state of quiet contemplation, rendered with expressive brushwork and a sophisticated, cool-toned palette. The artist empl...

Stunning metal sign of a school girl letting you know the speed limit in the school zone. 48" tall. Double sided. Great coloring, with grey, light blues an...

Antique solid wood rolling pin, finely hand-carved with geometric motifs and decorative embossed bands. It retains an attractive original patina and signs of age, which enhance its a...

Painting. Acrylic on canvas by Gerard Economos (French,1935-) Gerard Economos is known for his passionate, intensely colored abstract compositions and large acrylic paintings that have been performed live in front of audiences in 12 countries. Economos has had over 88 events over the last 57 years and his work is now in collections in over 34 countries. He started Live Performances with the Greek avante-garde composer and architect, Iannis Xenakis during a Sound Festival; Subsequently he developed the "Une Musique a Voir" (A music to see) concept. 'La Cuisine aux Fleurs' (Cooking with Flowers) was a series of paintings initiated at the request of the renowned French Chef, Raymond Oliver in 1975 who wished to have his recipes illustrated. They have been rarely shown in public. For an illustrated 15 page biography of Economos please contact Thomas Gallery Ltd...

Very beautiful long Kilim mid-20th century, with a geometrical design and an orange field color, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...

Westley G. Olmsted (1934-2011) was a painter and sculptor. He was born in Buffalo, New York, and was a distant relative Frederick law Olmsted, th...

Unusual metal stretcher from the French Alps, circa 1960. Thick metal bars with wire frame. Great piece for a winter home. Good vintage condition.

These metal candlestick holders have many gold details, including the faces, hands and bases. The fisherman features a net that is caught in his shoe and the hunter carries a rifle. ...

This exquisite vintage African tapestry, dating to the mid-1900s, features a flat-woven kilim textile hand-crafted using natural dyes in striking indigo blue and white. The alternati...

Very beautiful vintage Moroccan Berber tribal carpet. Hand knotted by tribal women in the Moroccan mountains. Joyful colors and design. Important Shipping Information: All of our r...

Highly polished ships lantern of solid brass with lacquered finish. With clear Fresnel glass lens and internal removable red filter. Mounted to a custom wood base with routed edge an...

Geometric pieces of wood fitted together inside of laminate or plywood box.

Indonesian mask carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments, attributed to Bali and associated with the traditional Topeng dance theatre, probably dating from the 20th ce...

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France. Measures: Height 67 cm, width 50 cm, depth 3 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After stu...

Vintage American hand hooked rug in a wonderful depiction of a standing squirrel and looking out design. The rug has a delightful design and colors including Khaki background and design colors of lavender red, green, yellow and white. We are intrigued with the novelty and the imagination of the maker in creating such a wonderful and rare design in great colors that would make this piece a wonderful wall art. Please note the companion item to this is SKU 2040, which is depiction of a two birds in a tree nest created by the same artist. Dimensions: 14” x 28” Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2038 Hooked Rug with Squirrel, American Hooked Rugs, Animal Hooked...

This is a beautiful pair of Ceremonial Baskets from the Tutsi people of Rwanda in East Africa. These baskets are handwoven and given as Wedding gifts with a trinket inside each bask...

Rare early enamel sign advertising Eley-Knoch shot gun cartridges Very Rare old sign, is made in ceramic enamel it is a heavy piece with the usu...

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...

We present picture hunting of the famous polish painter Mieczyslaw Krzyzak (1914-1984). Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation o...

Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s Each panel measures cm.53 x 3 x H 148.  

Fabulous early painting by listed Italian artist Sergio Sarri, Man and Horse, circa 1961 found in its original gilt silver and gold burnish wood frame. St...

A Used Artists Pallet an Interesting decorative piece The Pallet is made in hard wood and is showing signs of its previous use but plenty of room for ...

Vintage porcelain handicapped sign. Great colors. Newly framed and floating in a shadow box. Great vintage condition.

Beautiful small cast brass statuette with many finely engraved details on the face, torso, loincloth, and shield. Pierced ears with earrings. 20th century African art Approximately m...

(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, o...

c. 1940s; DEKALB Poultry Research, Inc. - DeKalb, IL Die-cut advertising sign featuring the iconic DeKalb rooster head rendered in bold red, white, and yellow against a white field,...

This military toy truck and trailer is a wind up toy truck with soldier and its own trailer. Tin made. Dunlop balloon cord tyres. Very good conditions...

Mosaic tile art piece by California ceramicist Frank Matranga, c.1960s, USA. This piece is composed of varying shaped glazed ceramic tiles to create a mosaic cityscape. The colors ra...

An Inuit green seal. The piece has a signature: "Kilabuk".

Fabulous oil painting called "Gitanes" by Spanish Artist Francisco Sillue. Fabulous rich colors contrast the darkness of the gypsies and the vibrant c...

Antique Folk Art twig stand with original red color upholstered top surrounded by hand carved edge. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climat...

Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.

Fabulous French abstract lion painting found at an antique fair in the South of France. Great color palette of blues, greens and oranges creating this s...

Bold geometric abstract board found in Texas. We have a collection of these boards from an anonymous artist. Painted on recycled cupboard doors, table tops, stool tops and bread boar...

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...

1940s double gong iron African Currency.

Brass ships port lantern with highly polished and lacquered finish. Lantern has been mounted to a thick wood base with rich dark finish and has been wired...

Large Carved Wooden Horse Head This Superb character is carved from a single piece of wood and is set on a wooden stand, it has a good dark patina The head is in very good conditi...

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Oil on canvas, Framed, Signed and dated 64 on the back, France, 1964. Measures: 158 x 110 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying decorative...

Very original French sculpture, small proportions, made with a technique of assembly of wood and white lacquered metal the whole coated with plaster in a modernist style. Unknown art...

This hand carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1969 and ...

Glass and iron sculpture with glass central panel surrounded by hand wrought iron. LARRY LIVOLSI (1946-2015) MID CENTURY SCULPTOR AND GLASS BLOWER OF LORENZ STUDIO, MORRIS CT Nation...

This surrealist ceramic sculpture by Yves Rhaye presents a biomorphic form that sits somewhere between the animal, the human, and the imagined. Its silhouette is dominated by a round...

Modern abstract architectural wire iron sculpture manner of Roy Gussow. Classic modernist, strong presence, very well executed.

An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board that floats off the wall in the shape of the k...

Solid brass yacht cabin lantern by English maker Bulpitt, dated 1942. With original burner, wood carry handle, hinged door, and wired for home display. Lantern has been meticulously ...

This very rare group of French Napoleonic period soldiers are completely handmade. They have each been finely carved in wood and then hand painted with great detail. Each soldier is portrayed in a different position wearing a full uniform with a backpack, sword and rifle. I have never seen anything remotely similar. This type of model is usually made from cast metal as a production figure and not as an individual one off carved sculpture. These rare figures must have taken many hours of work to produce each one. Together they form a very decorative group which would be a good addition to any military...

Hand-molded feminine form sculpture crafted by artist Joyce Pines.

Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare old sign with a mouth watering picture of Palethorps Royal Cambridge sausages The sign is made in ceram...

This vibrant still life painting from 1950s Belgium, signed by Erik Bassez, depicts a lush bouquet of multicolored roses arranged in a rounded white vase...

Original hand-painted gouache textile design, created for a New York City garment district design studio, mid-20th century. Lush orchid and tulip-form blooms in coral, blush pink, an...

Original signed gouache painting by Anthony Petrizzo, depicting two abstracted calla lily forms rendered in loose, confident brushwork against a warm khaki ground with coral and gray...

Original hand-painted gouache textile design, created for a New York City garment district design studio, mid-20th century. An intricate paisley and floral vine repeat in deep navy, ...

Original hand-painted gouache textile design, created for a New York City garment district design studio, mid-20th century. An intricate paisley and floral vine repeat in deep navy, ...

Original hand-painted gouache textile design, created for a New York City garment district design studio, mid-20th century. A scattered floral repeat pattern in soft blue, teal, and ...

An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida (Ivory Coast) hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched frame. This kerchief was not woven on ...

An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board. This kerchief was not woven on a loom, but ra...