Folk Art
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POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN Wonderfully rendered early Popeye figure, C 1920′s, in the best, vibrant, dry painted surfaces. Although “flat” carved, he’s painted on both sides. Mounted on his original base, completely intact, in excellent, all original condition. Classic, and very cool !!! Size; 27 3/4″H X 7 1/2″W X 3/4″T X 7″D base $1,275 |
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WONDERFUL OVERSIZED PAINTED CHINESE CHECKERS GAMEBOARD Four color paint crazed dry surface, with delicate, thin stock pine molded frame. Bold colors, accentuated by age darkened original protective varnish overcoat, now mottled to a “marbled” effect. Untouched, excellent original condition, C 1890. Size; 24 3/4″H X 20 1/2″W X 3/4″D SOLD
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PATRIOTIC 19TH C CARVED EAGLE WALL PLAQUE EXCELLENT GRAPHICALLY CARVED SPREAD WINGED EAGLE WITH SHIELD AND CROSSED, DRAPED FLAGS. Original gilt and polychrome paint decorated pine carving, in wonderful condition and surface patina. No breaks, damage or restoration. Fine example, C 1880. Size; 23″W X 8 1/2″H X 1 3/4″D SOLD |
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CARVED AND PAINTED RED SQUIRREL Carved from a single piece of pine, with original paint. Full bodied form with wonderful gesture. Early unobtrusive glue repair at base of tail, otherwise excellent condition. Nice dry painted surfaces, C 1900. Size; 5″H X 7″L X 3 1/2″D $775 |
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NIAGARA FALLS FOLK ART PAINTING, 19TH CENTURY Wonderful painting, capturing the misty ambiance of an overcast early autumn day, with “The Maid of the Mist”, beneath Niagara Falls, in disproportionate rendering. Walkway and observation tower also depicted, along with unusual rendering of numerous village houses, hotel, etc, in background. Oil on artist’s board, mounted to original stretcher, in period walnut frame, with gilt liner. Overall excellent, uncleaned condition, with minor frame abrasions. C 1860. Size; 26 1/4″H X 32 1/2″W SOLD |
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EXCELLENT RARE EARLY KEY WEST TRADE SIGN, DOUBLE SIDED Carved from a single piece of pine, with “raised” framed border, and applied raised lettering, on both sides. Great small size. Talented workmanship, in wonderful, untouched, original condition, with fabulous weathered coppery-green letters. Original hanger hooks intact. Key West’s nickname is “the rock”. A very rare survivor, from my personal collection. Excellent surfaces, both sides. C 1900-20. Size; 32 1/4″L X 9 1/2″H X 1″D $1450 |