Circa 1976: Silvio Peter Zoratti (1896-1992) was an Italian immigrant who came to America after being released from a WWI German prisoner of war camp. He had been trained as a stone carver in Europe and settled in Ohio, where, in 1923, he took a stonemason position on the Nickel Plate Railroad and worked there until his retirement in 1961.
For Sale: $1,200
Circa 1830s: The gentleman's curly hairstyle and sideburns, his early bow tie, his formal jacket with its low cut shoulders, his linen vest and trousers, and his painted fancy chair were all popular during the 1830s and thus provide clues as to when this skillfully wrought image was created.
For Sale: $795
Circa 1930s:This outstanding 12" folk art carousel in 7 color original polychromatic paint decoration contains 11 indivudually carved and painted human figures with articulated arms, facial features (notice the tiny ears!), and clothing.
For Sale: $2,500
Circa 1930s: Standing 9.75" tall, this articulated sculpture of a bald man in wire-rimmed spectacles features original six-color finely crazed polychromatic paint decoration and is signed WC on the back of its yellow shirt.
For Sale: $695
Circa 1900: This charming mustached lumberjack sports vibrant yellow paddles, blue pants with red side pinstripes, a protective red coat, blue hat and folky tiny black boots.
For Sale: $2,350
Circa 1920s: Measuring 23.25" x 18", this striking mustard and black Parcheesi gameboard has great honest play wear and a beautifully original painted surface that exhibits proper crazing.
For Sale: $625
Circa 19th Century: Square nail eys, wonderful old surface and a turned head make this antique carved wooden decoy a very nice example.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1920-1940: Two fancily dressed cats make the most whimsical pair of knockdowns we have ever seen. Measuring 13" tall.
For Sale: $2,750
Circa Late 19th Century: The highly detailed fish is constructed completely out of copper and has a fine honest weathered surface of verdigris and gold gilt.
For Sale: $4,250
Circa 1840s: Early American folk art paintings of children with their toys are especially desirable.
For Sale: $5,500
Circa 1890-1910: This handsome and expertly carved blue-eyed soldier whirligig stands 19" end to end.
For Sale: $2,450
Circa 1880-1910: The incredible detail on this soldier whirligig points to the masterful skill level of its anonymous carver.
For Sale: $1,950
Circa 1963: Stamped on front "Adam and Eve About to Fall" and showing remnants of bright red and green paint, from Ohio carver Silvio Zoratti's backyard garden of eden.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1976: This 20" tall fanciful carving of a rearing white horse in orginal paint is impressed "Made by S. P. Zoratti 1976.
For Sale: $1,150
Circa Mid 20th Century:Because of its chunky curved back, this large 16" long canvasback hen decoy in original paint most probably hails from Wisconsin.
For Sale: $375
Circa 1920-1940: This punchy double roooster hooked rug comes professionally mounted and ready to hang.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1885:This superb 38" x 19" dated 1885 trade sign in orginal black and white paint decoration hails from Bradford, Pennsylvania.
For Sale: $1,750
Circa Mid 20th Century:This folksy glass-eyed 13" long bluebill drake decoy was definitley hunted over because the the beak has some shotgun pellet holes typical of decoys used on the water.
For Sale: $275
Circa First Half 20th Century: These naively done horses in muted green give this 33" x 16" hooked rug an unusually fine visual appeal.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1880: Measuring just 4 3/4" high, this highly stylized paint decorated antique firkin is delightful and rare.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1861-1863: This 17" x 20" papercut in a 21.5" x 24.5" frame is an example of one of the most iconic scherenschnittes ever created.
For Sale: $5,800
Circa Early 20th Century: This charming and colorful folk art hooked rug depicts a love story between two fine dogs, Bob and Rose.
For Sale: $3,750
Circa 1876: This Civil War canteen belonged to Charles H. Davis, who served in Company G. of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteers.
For Sale: $7,250
Circa 1840: Measuring 12.5"L x 9"W x 9"H, the paper trade card on the bottom of the box lid reads: "WARRANTED NAILED Band-Boxes. MADE BY HANNAH DAVIS, Jaffrey, N. H."
For Sale: $1,100
Circa Late 19th Century: We love the honest weathered surface on this diminutive eagle weathervane that measures 14.25" H x 16" W.
For Sale: $3,950
Circa 1920s: Measuring 13.5" wide by 12.5" tall to the top of the handle, this gathering basket retains its orginal vibrant paint.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1930: Measuring 7" wide by 8 1/2" tall to the top of the handle, this basket still looks as if it has never been used.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1920s-1940s: The mallard hen decoy is done in the hollowed out two-piece construction common to Illinois River birds.
For Sale: $395
Circa 1930s-1940s: Measuring 16" square, this Wahoo board with a has a white ground that accentuates the other bright colors.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1834: Clarinda Park's large New York house sampler is in excellent condition and is graphically pleasing.
For Sale: $3,950
Circa 1900-1920: William Fairfield Warren (March 13, 1833 – December 7, 1929) was the first president of Boston University.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1930-1950: This set of twelve Odd Fellows fraternal symbols recently came out of the lodge in Kewanee Illinois.
For Sale: $2,400
Circa 1810: Paint decorated tinware box with rare blue decoration is attributed to the group IV makers in Berlin, CT.
For Sale: $2,795
Circa 1850s: This folk art pen and ink drawing of George Washington on horseback is modeled after the 1850 Currier and Ives print.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1910: Potter Frank Haws dated and signed this one of a kind exuberantly cobalt decorated Old Sleepy Pitcher in 1910.
For Sale: $2,250
Circa 1870: Measuring a useful 30" H x 28" W x 13" D, this playful antique chest will make a bright addition to any room in the house.
For Sale: $3,500
Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1938: This great dated hooked rug of three mice and flower has wonderful patriotic colors.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1930s: Charming and vibrant this musical hooked rug one of a pair of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist.
For Sale: $450
Circa 1911: A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me," her lunch pail at her feet and her petticoat showing.
For Sale: $295
Circa 1962: Ohio folk art carver Silvio Zoratti carved his version of the pileated woodpecker in 1962. A commerical stonecarver, Zoratti's works are uniquely stylized. Signed on the bottom.
For Sale: $950
Circa Late 19th Century: Measuring 18" long, this charming antique weathervane boasts a rich surface of weathered coppper patina and gold gilding. Condition is excellent.
For Sale: $4,750
Circa 1900: Standing 13" in height, this pair of highly decorated folk art memory jugsis an impressive sight to behold.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1920s-1930s: Interesting, likely Midwestern, Ludo hand made gameboard painted in rich dark green and decorated with hand painted red stripes.
For Sale: $495
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois: zandk@zandkantiques.com
