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Folk Art Rooster
This sheet metal rooster was possibly a sign or an ornament at a farm that was mounted to the side of a building or a wall through two holes in its body. One side has a really great weathered surface with the other showing its old original red paint. It has been professionally mounted and measures 23 ½ inches high from its base and it is 20 inches wide. An excellent folk art item. Click picture to see all 8 photos. Item #3188 $1,200 |
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Shaker Painting by Sister Cora Helena Sarle
This oil on masonite N.H. landscape with birch trees is signed C.H. Sarle. Sister Sarle (1867-1956) was a member of the Canterbury NH community and is a well know shaker artist both during her lifetime and since. Sight size is 4 X 6. Framed size 6 Ό X 8 Ό in a new frame. Her paintings have been sold at W. Henry and Northeast shaker auctions and she was the subject of a June Sprigg book Shaker Sisters Drawings. 1976 article from The World of Shaker accompanies this piece. Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #3177 $895 |
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Farm House Folk Art Painting
A charming naοve folk painting of a two story farmhouse with two chimneys in a landscape setting. Oil and marker on paper behind glass. Unsigned. Found in Virginia. Early 20th C. In a terrific late 19th C. folk art, cross hatch frame with corner rosettes, not original to the piece. 9 ½ X 13 ½ sight, 14 Ό X 18 Ό o/s measurement. Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #3175 $335 |
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Large Cast Iron Architectural Star
A very impressive and unusually large cast iron 5 point star. More than likely used as an anchor plate on a brick or masonry building for structural reinforcement. Dates late 19th or early 20th C. and has been professionally mounted. Measures 18 ½ in. high mounted. The star alone is 16 inches in diameter. Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #3159 $525 |
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Folky Large Wooden Ice Fishing Decoy
This is a large ice fishing decoy measuring 14 ½ inches long. It has its original white painted body and carved out red painted gills. It is weighed on the bottom, has tin back and front fins, tack eyes, nicely shaped tail, and eye hook on the top. Its top fin has been broken off. It sits straight up as shown for display purposes and has a great folk art look. Click picture to see all 7 photos. Item #3130 $275 |
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Red, White and Blue 5 Blade Whirlygig
A fantastic 5 blade whirligig with original red, white and blue paint in very good condition. A large center 4 arm blade is surrounded by 4 smaller 2 arm blades. Early 20th C. Approximately 38 L 27 W 26 H. Sits on a custom made metal stand with a base which is 4 feet high making total mounted height 64 inches. Click picture to see all 7 photos. Item #3040 $1,800 |
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Folk Art Watercolor
We believe this very well executed watercolor depicts a mountain lion. Quite possibly school art and dating early to mid 19th C. in a period and probably original canted frame. It measures 9 X 7 framed and 6 X 4 without. Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #3137 $525 |
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Still Life Painting
A very colorful composition with peaches and 2 types of grapes, this unsigned still life painting on canvas is in original untouched condition. The black and gold frame is new. Mid 19th C. with a chamfered stretcher. The painting measures 16 X 10 and framed size is 20 X 14 Click picture to see all 8 photos. Item #3118 $450 |
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Fantastic Chip Carved Frame
This tramp art style chip carved frame with carved circles in the corner, brass accents, and a delicate carved and beveled outer frame dates to the late 19th C. and is in excellent condition. The photo indicates a N.Y. origin and is probably original to the piece. The maker, Stuart Gruss, signed his name on the back. Measures 10 ½ X 13 Ό Click picture to see all 9 photos. Item #3039 $495 |
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Folk Art Pastel of a Sleeping Puppy
A well executed American pastel dating to the 2nd half of the 19th C. depicting a puppy sleeping on a velvet pillow. In its original fancy gilt frame which is in very good condition with one rosette missing in the lower left corner. Framed size is 23 X 20 Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #2856 $1,495 |
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Set of Four Reverse Paintings
This is a set of four late 19th C. German reverse paintings with the most fantastic colors. They portray St George, St Elizabeth, St Hubert and the Last Judgement. They are in their original and identical black frames with an early printed litho paper back and each one measures 14 ½ X 11 Click picture to see all 7 photos. Item #2653 $995 |
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Cast Iron Painted Horse Hitching Post
Delightful cast iron horse hitching post which retains its rich original red/brown surface. It has a very nice acanthus leaf base and its original mouth ring. Stands 13 inches tall. Click picture to see all 6 photos. SOLD |  |
Landry's Knob Cigar Sign
The Best Seller In Northern New York. Ca: 1900. With stylized and shadowed hand painted letters. In a nice wooden red/brown frame which appears to be original to the sign and behind glass. Measures 21 Ύ X 29 ½ Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #3022 $925 |
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Wooden For Rent Sign
Original painted framed sign from the 1930s 40s which features an apartment with hot water heat. Sign is 2 boards joined with wiggle nails. Measures 12 X 37 Ύ and is 1 Ό thick. Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #3019 $450 |
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Ladies Rest Room Sign
Canvas stretched on wood. 1st half 20th C. Hand painted red letters shadowed in yellow. Very well executed. 28 X 8 Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #3018 $375 |
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Watercolor on Paper by James Sanforth Ellsworth Ca: 1840-1850
This profile of a lady is inscribed Ellsworth Painter and shows the sitter seemingly rising from the clouds, typical for an Ellsworth miniature. James Ellsworth was born in 1802 in Windsor Ct. and died in 1874. Condition is excellent. The frame in original paint is mid 19th C but probably not original to the piece. The watercolor is attached at the top with a tape hinge to an acid free board which in turn extends to the far edges of the frame creating a shadow box effect which is quite appealing. The frame is nearly 1 inch thick and measures 6 ½ X 5 5/8 Click picture to see all 7 photos. SOLD |  |
Watercolor of the U.S.Seal
A watercolor on paper of the United States Seal. Probably a piece of schoolgirl art. Appears to date to the late 19th or early 20th. C. Framed in an appropriate vintage frame with a thin gold liner and behind glass. There are some very minor edge losses and 2 creases in the paper. Measures 11 Ό X 8 Ό Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #3002 $395 |
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Painting Of The SS Robin Adair
Unsigned early 20th C. American oil on canvas cloth of the 1923 intercoastal trade freighter Robin Adair. The Robin line was part of the Isthmian Steamship Co. Lines, N.Y. Frame is hand made and the canvas is probably sailcloth. Measures 22 ½ X 32 Click picture to see all 8 photos. Item #2920 $1,250 |
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Watercolor Still Life of Fruit
Wonderful soft yet vibrant colors in this watercolor of fruit on a tray and in a glass top compote. Signed P. Cords and dated 1902. In original highly grained frame and measuring 19 ½ X 13 Ό Click picture to see all 4 photos. Item #2851 $325 |
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Pastel of a Gentleman from New Jersey
Folk Art pastel of a blue eyed bearded gentleman in formal dress sitting in a red chair with a scrolled crest rail. It is inscribed Gemalt Von (painting of) Francis Leupold, Elizabeth NJ 1857. In very good condition. There is minor foxing which is overemphasized in the photo. Framed size 18 X 14 Old gilt frame possibly original. Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #2848 $1,200 |
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19th C. Game Wheel
A sensational game wheel in great condition. Made using a wagon wheel which has been finely painted. Retains its colorful and original multi colored surface of black, blue, red and green, numbers 1 to 60 and original brass hooks. On a museum mount. Measures 39 in diameter. Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #2710 $2,795 |
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Pastel of a Girl and her Dog
A folk art pastel portraying a girl and her black dog. Mid 19th C. in its original period lemon gold frame. Excellent condition. 26 Ό X 22 framed. Click picture to see all 4 photos. Item #2783 $1,495 |
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1844 Watercolor of Mother & Son
A very nice rendition of a blue eyed boy and his mother in a grey shawl. In its original birdseye maple frame with a gilt liner. Signed lower left F. Franks 1844. Measures 6 X 5. Framed size is 10 ½ X 9 ½ Click picture to see all 4 photos. Item #2827 $750 |
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Folk Portrait of the Abbott Children
Folk Painting by an unknown artist of William(b1836) and Harriete Abbott (b1838) of Maine. Mid 19th C. Canvas laid down on board. They were the children of Elizabeth and John Abbott who was the attorney general of Maine in 1855. Condition is very good, Framed size 37 ½ X 32 ½ Click picture to see all 5 photos. Item #2668 $2,500 |
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Barber Pole
Early 20th C pole in original red, white and blue paint. Tapered form with bold turned ends. Meant to hang from a hook at one end. Measures 53 long. The ends are approx. 4 ½ in diameter And the middle of the pole is approx. 2 ½ wide. Click picture to see all 6 photos. Item #2778 $950 |
