Antique Folk Art
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Fine fish weathervane, attributed to J. W. Fiske, New York, with original weathered patina, including gold wash over the copper body, circa 1890. Similar to the one in the 1893 Fiske catalogue. L. 30”. Provenance: From a Quogue, L.I., New York estate.
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Wonderful American cloth covered rocking horse, circa 1900-1920s. Excellent condition. Overall height: 31".
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Unusual large tramp art mirror frame, dated 1896. Old color.
Height: 32"; Width: 24" -
Lovely watercolor folding valentine on paper, American, mid-19th Century, now mounted in a two-sided frame. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”.
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Fine portrait of a girl, oil on academy board, attributed to William Matthew Prior (1806-1873), circa 1840-50. A classic example by one of America's best known folk artist. Period painted frame.
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Wonderful large American hooked rug of a dog, circa 1900. This rug was not done from a pattern. Excellent example from the prime period of hooked rugs. Approximately 52" x 101".
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Rare Maine cut-out having a circular border with flowers, leaves & pinwheel decoration. This cutout commemorates the wedding & represents a family tree for Cornelius & Clara Milliken of Union River, Maine, circa 1850. This is part of a small group of highly accomplished cutouts attributed to B.V. Hoffman. (losses) 26" x 21 ¾"
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Rare lion squeak toy, last quarter of the 19th Century. Ht. 6 1/2".
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Wonderful American figural tape loom with a heart cut-out.
Southern New England, circa late 18th/early 19th Century.
Note the old repairs. Ht. 17".
A great example of Americana! -
Very unusual carved cherry cane, American, last half of the 19th Century. The carved stylized African American head is finely rendered. The back side has a carving of a woman leaning on a pedestal, very similar to women in 19th Century mourning pictures. The connection between the figures is unknown but very interesting. Height: 36”.
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Chalkware Molded Pig with Watercolor Highlights, Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1900. Length 9"
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