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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Head of Christ


Sold for $150.00 on eBay.

Devil Bear




Folk art carving of a devil bear. Last half of 20th century.

Measures 9" long.

Available here.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Friday, May 27, 2011

The Rasp Asp






Late 19th or early 20th century iron woodworking tool transformed into a snake. Found in an old barn in Riccard, NY. Measures 9 1/2" tall.

Available here.

Hooked Rug with Lion



Sold at Woodbury for $3,000.00 (w/o premium).

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Strange Figural Whirlygig







A strangely abstract, yet figural whirlygig. Found in Ohio.

Measures 26"h x 22"w on custom metal stand.

Available here.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The North Carolina "Keep Out" Dresser Box







Circa 1900 folk art dresser box with the figure of a man with a long rifle and a stern message for any intruders!

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Lamp







Available here. Update: Sold for $960.00

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Monday, May 23, 2011

AIZ










Rare 1933 Annual for Arbeiter-Illustrierte-Zeitung, the seminal anti-fascist German magazine illustrated by John Heartfield.

Sold for $565.00 on eBay.