Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Devil Bear
Folk art carving of a devil bear. Last half of 20th century.
Measures 9" long.
Available here.
Monday, May 30, 2011
American Eagle
Available here.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
The Sorceress
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
Vivian Maier
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Circa 1975 table clock by Pedro Friedeberg.
Available at Wright.
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.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
"Bonnie, Halloween 1950"
Available here.