Tramp Art miniature cupboard that is finely detailed. Made of wooden cigar boxes. Measures 9 1/2" tall; 5 1/2" wide and 4" deep. Excellent condition. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
An assembled group of six carnival knock down cats, each with lots of personality. They range in height from 12" to 20". All are made of canvas; wool hair on all but one. Painted on both front and back; all are in excellent, used condition. Priced as a group but would sell separately at $225. each for the small cats and $425. for the large.
Wonderful homemade miniature Empire Style Chest of Drawers in original red paint. Measures 11 1/2" to top of backsplash and 4 3/4" at deepest. Has three drawers with knobs and a secret drawer above them. Across the top are three smaller drawers, two of which have knobs. The center one was made without knobs to mirror the secret drawer below. A hole was made in the back to open the small center drawer. Two old wood supports on the back strengthen a crack. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1860 ...click for details
Charming Lancaster County Amish rag dolls that have all been well played with and loved.
Left - chambray dress with part of one sleeve ripped off. Black stockings and bloomers. 15 1/2" tall; circa 1930.
Middle - made with no arms probably by a very busy mother. Measures 21" tall; circa 1930.
Right - feedsack bloomers. Apron may have been a later addition as everything about the doll seems to be circa 1930 - 40 but the apron is a blended fabric that may be from the 60's. Measures ...click for details
Two very expressive faces carved of stone. Both have well textured hair and smooth faces.
She looks none too happy. Her hair, lips and eyes are painted. 6 1/2" tall and 5" wide. Mounted on a wood base.
His face is painted two shades of green. Lips, nose and eyes are dark brown. Measures Measures 7" tall and 3 3/4" wide. Professionally mounted on metal base.
Homemade Turtle Doorstop made of braided wools with three dimensional button eyes. Measures 12 1/2" long and 8" wide. Both practical and amusing. Filled with large beans. Circa 1940.
Unique crocheted and appliqued figural wall hanging made by North Carolina artist Kate Clayton Donaldson (1864 - 1960) known as Granny Donaldson. Donaldson saw images of similar designs draped over the backs of cows in Italy and set out to make her own versions. Each of Donaldson's pieces is a different design. Made of homespun and dyed wools. Excellent condition. Measures 22 1/2" from top of rod to bottom of fringe and 14" wide. Donaldson's works are in museum collections and ...click for details
Photo sculpture portraits are a well known form of folk art in Mexico. This example is particularly well done because of the fine, three dimensional draping of the sitter's dress as well as the painted and three dimensional jewelry. Circa 1940. Measures 12 1/2" tall and 8 1/4" wide. Base is nicely carved.
Eight well sculpted faces of male and female young adults. Range in size from 4" tall to 8". Six seem to be done in plaster; one in terra cotta and the largest is an unknown clay. Based upon the hairstyles, probably date to the 1940's or 50's. Three have open backs and are wired for mounting. The others are totally in the round. The gray male face missing the lower portion is not damaged; it is where the artist cut it off the base. An illegible name is carved on the largest. A ...click for details
Homemade iron racing car with the lucky number 30 and "Eggy" written on the roof. Made of recycled metal with great attention to detail and accuracy. Measures 18" long and 14" wide. Circa 1930's; Pennsylvania origin.
Two unique, handmade pillows
Black face on left - made of cotton sateen with wool embroidery. Wonderful plaited hairstyle. Three dimensional lips; oilcloth eyes are cut out to enhance her coy smile. Measures 12" in diameter; circa 1920.
Circle pillow with appliqued date 1893 and initials SM. Hearts appliqued on both sides. Made of wool suiting with some old, very well done repairs. Measures 13" in diameter.
Cleverly designed metal guitar made entirely of recycled parts. Center is a clock face; includes many nails,bolts,screws,coils and pieces I cannot identify. Back opens and can have clock works installed, although I believe it more than stands on its own as a musical sculpture. Measures 25 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" wide. Circa 1950?
Homemade, lifesize wood dachshund that requires no feeding or vet bills.
Measures 25" from nose to tail; 9 3/4" to top of head. Has a sly look to his eyes. Excellent condition.
