Folkart
“God Help Us” Outsider Art Oil on Canvas by John Jones
Charming, comical oil on canvas by African American Artist, John Jones (circa late 1990s-early 2000s, USA), whose subject matter is a husband and wife couple having tea, while she holds a bible, and he conceals a bottle of gin. Intricately detailed painting with its vibrant color usage and varied textures.
Wonderful example of contemporary Black Americana in the naïve genre.
Minimal paint loss to the black frame. Otherwise, in excellent condition.
H 18.5″ x W 22.25″ x D 2″
1930s Folk Art Carved and Hand-Painted Seal Sculpture
This circa 1930s small, hand-carved / hand-painted seal is simple in form and design but shows lovely detail, from the carved ball on its nose to the painted details of its face. Paint is all original, and the green of the base and red of the ball add nice pops of color to the dark brown and white seal itself. Nice folk art decorative object with good age. (Pen is used to illustrate scale.)
Light wear consistent with age and nice, natural patina. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
5.5ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 8ʺH
1930s Folk Art Painted Wood Decorative Hallway / Shave Mirror and Petite Wall-Mounted Shelves
Circa 1930s folk art wooden shave / hallway mirror with corresponding shelves for small accessories (comes as a set of three). Features original black and maroon paint. Shelves are small – L: 7″ x H: 11″ x D: 3.75″, and mirror measures: L 13.75″ x D: 5.25″ x H: 20.75″.
Nice, vintage condition with general wear to the wood and glass (couple of breaks to mirror itself and overall cloudy appearance). One bottom piece of one of the shelves is gone.
1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box
$600.001933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in original green paint. Intricate wood-burning detail present (reminiscent of leather hand-tooling). Paint loss / soiling (particularly to the lid and central design). Remains a nice relic of the age in sound condition. There appears to be soap residue in the interior and a hand carved date of ‘1933’ present to the underside.
H 2.5″x W 6.5″ x D 4.75″
1940s American Folk Art Woodsman / Lumberjack Whirligig
Whimsical whirligig depicting a woodsman sawing a log mounted to a black painted metal stem / base. Hand carved, painted, and assembled with applied facial details. When manually turned, the propeller activates the woodman’s ‘sawing’ motion. The green platform has a full 360 degree swiveling rotation capability.
All original paint and hardware. Fine, vintage condition showing light wear commensurate with age and use (namely a split in in the propeller).
Measures: 29.5” long x 25” high x 19″ deep.
19th Century Folk Art Hand-Painted Shave Box / Caddy
$195.00Folk Art primitive shave box (circa Late 19th Century America) crudely carved, assembled, and hand-painted with single-drawer storage. Wonderful example of outsider art further enhanced by the misspelling of ‘Caddy.’ (‘Cady for your shave’ is painted on the surface.)
A delightful American folk art relic in good, antique condition showing losses consistent with age (paint loss throughout along with general wear). Remains functional.
9ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 3.5ʺH
American Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy
American Folk Art hand-carved and painted fish decoy with a fishing line in its mouth (ca. 1940s, USA). Natural patina, crazing, and paint loss present – the red base coat can be seen in spots where the white or black paint has peeled. Remains a very fine example of the one of the earliest forms of folk art.
H: 3″ x D: 1.5″ x L: 11.75″ / 14″ including fishing line.
American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Solid Pine Stationary Standing Lion
$2,600.00Folk art hand-carved and painted standing lion in solid pine (ca. Mid-20th Century, Texas, USA).
Given its stature and style, likely inspired from a lion carousel figure, though slightly smaller in scale.
Tail and head are removable, as shown.
Distressed condition – naturally aged with moderate losses to the original paint and splits/cracks to the wood.
A one of a kind find as well as a wonderful example of Texas folk art and human ingenuity with charming and desirable lion subject.
H: 28″ x L: 32.75″ x D: 7″
American Folk Art Hand-Carved Rosewood Snake
$800.00Folk Art hand-carved rosewood snake (ca. 1940s, USA). Attractive two-tone rosewood variations (rich brown tones throughout with two contrasting light patches).
Very good, vintage condition with some impressions/scuffs, as shown.
H: 0.5″ x L: 24.75″ x D: 2″
American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Spindly Snake Sculpture
$2,400.00Hand-carved wooden spindly stick in the form of snake (ca. late 19th Century, USA).
Sinuous body with hand carved scale and facial details with metal nails as eyes.
Impressive, long piece measuring 39″ L x 7″ D x 2.5″ H
Very good, vintage condition with rich, natural patina present; no losses.
American Folk Art Painted Pine Teal Bookcase on Casters with Removable Shelves
$1,800.00American folk art bookcase retaining its original teal and orange paint (ca. 1920, USA).
Features five removable shelves and the original caster wheels for easy mobility.
A unique piece whose design and vibrant palette pair well with various design aesthetics – modernist, primitive, regency, deco.
Natural crackling/patina to the original paint along with spotting/soiling/general wear. Structurally sound, original condition.
H: 53.63″ x L: 27.75″ x D: 12.63″
Shelves: L: 24.5″ x D: 8.75″
Interior space with the shelves removed: H: 45.13″
The height between the shelves is roughly 8.5″ (some slightly more, some slightly less).
Antique English Snuff Box / Pipe Tobacco Case With Hand-Painted Decoration
$325.00Charming wooden snuff box / pipe tobacco case with hand-painted ‘man smoking a pipe’ decoration (circa 19th Century England). Simple form with staple and nail construction. Subtle perforated pattern throughout. Good age / warm patina; fine, antique condition.
Small size: 4.5″ Diameter x 2″ H