Master Charlie: Championship Racehorse Painting »

Signed E. Burn 1925

The tradition of champion racehorse portraiture wends its way back at least into the 18th century and continues even today. This fine 27 ½” by 21 ¾” oil on canvas portrait of thoroughbred flat racer Master Charlie painted by noted California artist Edward Burn was commissioned in 1925 by prominent Chicago businessman William Daniel, Master Charlie’s owner, and delivered to him at the Exchange Building in the Windy City’s storied Union Stockyards. Fabulous original condition.

For Sale: $4500

Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection »

This sizable museum quality collection is truly a treasure trove of American polychromatic folk art, all hand made by Plumville, Pennsylvania born carver Archie Zimmerman (1861-1961).

Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection
as seen on the cover of Antique Week November 2, 2009

Folk Art Fighting Cocks Hooked Rug »

The rooster is one of the iconic images in American folk art, and this rare 32" x 23" fighting cocks hooked rug has all the bells and whistles that the advanced collector expects in a piece of this quality.

For Sale: $750

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Antique American Painted Sled with Full-Bodied Horse Decoration »

Outstanding Visual Appeal. This wonderfully delicate antique American sled sports a highly desirable full-bodied running horse and gorgeous red paint.

SOLD

Antique American Figural Fish Buoy Original Painted Surface »

This unusual 43" x 14" figural fish buoy was originally found in the state of Maine and was used as a weather vane after its life as a buoy was finished.

For Sale: $2,250

Joseph Josephs Self Portrait as a Lincoln Rail Splitter and Garfield Wood Chopper »

Buffalo NY Folk Art Sign Painter J. Josephs (Elephant Joe) paints himself adorned with props in a picturesque landscape. Oil on Canvas | 1880

For Sale: $7,500

Joseph Josephs Self Portrait as a Pioneer Grant Tanner »

A strong and sound republican lists his political accomplishments in this early American folk art painting. Oil on Canvas

For Sale: $7,500

Primitive, Naive, Charming Folk Art Painting»

Early oil on canvas folk art painting with charming primitive scene that includes log cabin, naively painted swans, unusual water works, brightly colored folky trees and unique early frame. Found in Pennsylvania

For Sale: $750

Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Paint Decorated Blanket Chest »

The front and top of the chest are covered with flowers, and the sides are decorated with birds and hearts. The chest’s vibrant polychromatic decoration, combined with its petite size, make it a decorator’s dream!

For Sale: $7,500

Pearse & Easterbrooks Decorated Pump Cover »

Circa 1880. Profuse Decoration including folk art sunburst on desirable salmon colored ground.

For Sale: $1,500

Jesse Owens Folk Art Painted Blanket Chest »

Painted in 1936 to commemorate Jesse C, Owens' four gold medals in the Berlin Olympics, this one of a kind painted blanket chests is a wonderfully unique piece of Americana.

For Sale: $2,500

Folk Art Sewer Tile Lion Doorstop Dated 1892 »

Superb Detail / Original Paint: This wonderful American folk art sewer tile lion doorstop is initialed G H and dated "A 24 1892" and is most probably a lunch hour piece of Midwestern origin.

For Sale: $495

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"Going to School" Pen and Ink Drawing »

Signed O.W. Clark 1911 on verso. A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me."

For Sale: $295

19th Century Oil and Canvas Still Life Painting »

Signed A.S. Burnham. Masterful peaches and invocative light make this charming still life appetizing to the eye.

For Sale: $595

Antique Hexagonal Table Top Penny Rug »

This rug measures a wonderfully petite 26" by 23 1/2" and is in excellent as found condition with no replacements or repairs.

For Sale: $495

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Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »

This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe.

For Sale: $895

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Signed Illinois River Folk Art Bluebill Duck Decoy»

This superb naive bluebill decoy is signed LP and was found in central Illinois.

For Sale: $395

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Early Antique Pen and Ink Artists Fraktur Sketch in Tiger Maple Frame »

Exquisting calligraphy on this charming signed artists pen and ink. Signed William B. Dice

For Sale: $325

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

Top Row »
Small vibrant, stong graphic wallpaper box with banded lid
Sale Pending

Middle Row »
Great Color.
For Sale: $600

Bottom Row »
Fabulous color and graphic quality
For Sale: $695

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

Antique Wallpaper Box For Sale »
Large wallpaper box with floral paper
For Sale: $850

18th Century Flame Stitch Wallet »

Vibrant salmon and green colors with bold graphic pattern. Both men and women carried pocketbooks during the last half of the 18th century. These accessories held currency, jewelry, papers, and other valuables.

For Sale: $895

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Antique Beaded Reticule with Folk Art Scene »

Early 19th century small beaded purse with folk art scene, large graphic florals and charming decorative top border.

For Sale: $325

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1845 Mary Martin Sampler »

I know that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Mary Martin, Ardwick, Oct. 8, 1845

For Sale: $495

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Kokomo, Indiana 1854 Sarah Jenkins Woolwork American Sampler »

Signed “Sarah Jenkins, her work aged 11 done in the year of our Lord 1854.” Adornment on this sampler includes a young girl holding a puppy in her lap, a man standing in front of a house, three birds, two butterflies, a buck deer, flowers, a vine border, rows of alphabets, numbers, family initials, and the inscription “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

For Sale: $895

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Inuit Baleen Lidded Basket »

This Inuit Baleen lidded basket combines the exceptional size, form, patina, and condition to make it a worthwhile addition to even the finest collections!

Sale Pending

Native American Indian Lidded Seed Basket »

This lidded seed basket has a fantastic appeal.

For Sale: $395

19th Century Folk Art Ball in Cage Chalices »

These three 19th century folk art carvings are each made from a single piece of wood and retain an absolutely untouched original surface.

For Sale: $495

Unique Matching Pair of Carved Mallard Decoys »

This pair of diminutive folk art mallard decoys was found in Lawrence, Kansas.

For Sale: $295

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Paint Decorated Folk Art Fishing Lures »

Set of five with great surface from Minnesota.

For Sale: $175