Folk art, antiques, and outsider art

• This is an extraordinary fan whimsey carving: the most intricate we have ever seen. It is all carved from a single piece of light-colored wood. At the top is a large fan. Each blade has been "feathered" by shaving very thin slivers from the edge so that they curl like plumes. The "handle" of the fan is carved into hearts and geometric shapes, with chain links at the bottom. Hanging from the chain is a bird, with wings and tail carved as three more fans. Again, this is all a single piece of wood with no joints. The whimsey has been professionally mounted in a wooden frame, with glass, against a green mat. The carving itself measures about 16 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide; the frame is 24" high by 21 1/4" wide by 1 1/4" deep. It is in excellent, near mint condition. Age is unknown - it is not new, but was probably made in the latter half of the 20th century, and mounted more recently. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TORH.   Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a home made wood fuse box with "DANGER" and other carvings. It is put together from thick pine boards and painted an old white which has crackled. The front of the box has a carved "X", other initials including a backward "N", and second "X" made into a stylized person with a head and face. Inside, the box still contains an old porcelain switch with two places for screw fuses - one of which remains. The box has a slant top which indicates it was likely used outside. It also has an old padlock (no key) that secured it. Each of the front doors can be opened, revealing an area suitable for storage. The front of the box is about 17 1/2" to the top by 13 3/4" wide. It is 7 1/2" deep and the top is 13 1/2" high in the back. This unusual piece was probably made around 1940 or earlier. There are no hinges on the left door. This is held on by the lock. It may originally have been constructed so there was only one wide front door hinged on the right, and at one time, long ago, was cut in two in the center. The box has some wear, loss, and soil; but is sturdy, very usable, and a real one-of-a-kind piece. It makes a great small cabinet. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TWWH.   Primitive carved fuse box ... Another angle ... Closeup ... A third view ... Side views ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup "Danger" ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the lock ... Closeup of the side ... Doors open ... Closeup inside ... Another closeup inside ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Primitive carved fuse box ... Another angle ... Closeup ... A third view ... Side views ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup "Danger" ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the lock ... Closeup of the side ... Doors open ... Closeup inside ... Another closeup inside ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is an old, primitive mallet. It is constructed of hardwood with two metal bands reinforcing the head. The handle was turned and then inserted in to a hole through the entire head. Because of age, the end of the handle is now oval. This piece was well used and has taken on a nice patina. It is about 12" long and 5"wide. The head is about 2 1/2" in diameter. The mallet is in very good sturdy condition, with no breaks or splits. It was probably made in the late 1800's. The price is $90.00. Inventory Code: TPWP. Primitive Mallet ... From below ... Close-up of ends ... Close-up of handle ... The Top ... Another overall view.
  Larger images:   Primitive Mallet ... From below ... Close-up of ends ... Close-up of handle ... The Top ... Another overall view.

• This is a very nice tramp art frame with unusual cross-hatch carving highlighting the carved spears around the outside. Seven layers of cigar box carved decoration are built upon a simpler pine frame. The corners each have a splay of heart and petals, on top of which are two circular pieces. The surface is of dark lacquer and has taken on an extremely nice patina with some crazing. This frame is about 12" high by 10 1/2" wide, and 2 1/4" deep. The opening for the mirror is about 6 1/4 by 4 1/4. It can easily be removed and replaced with a photo or painting. Overall the frame, from the early 1900's, is in very good condition with only some minor wear on a few edges and corners. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: THKH.   Tramp art frame with hearts ... Another view ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Tramp art frame with hearts ... Another view ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a pair of iron bog shoes with very nice form and look. Similar to snowshoes, but made of metal, these were used for walking across muddy bogs. They were found in Michigan. From the earlier part of the 20th century, these are in good, used condition, slightly warped. They have a dark, oxidized surface with slight remnants of black paint. Each one measures 37 1/4" long by 12 1/2" wide by about 1 1/2" thick. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TCWO.   Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.
  Larger images:   Iron bog shoes ... The other side ... Closeup ... Side view ... Another side view ... Front of one ... Front of one, other side ... Back of one ... Back of one, other side ... Front of other ... Back of other ... Two more side views ... Closeup from side ... With a yardstick for scale.

• This hand made metal box with a horse is a welder's whimsey. The box appears to be made from leftover sheet iron scraps. It has welded decoration on four sides, including a large stylized tree, two smaller pine trees, and the name "Travis". The bottom has welded initials that are less clear, possibly "KR 75". The silhouette of a prancing horse is attached standing up from the lid. There is worn black paint that looks like it was on the scraps before the box was put together; the horse and the welded decorations are unpainted. The bottom of the inside is lined with red felt. It is 13" long by 6 1/4" wide by 12" high. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: TTHP.   Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Welder's whimsey ... Another view ... One end ... The other end ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... From below ... Lid open ... Inside of box ... Underside of lid ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is an old, rustic twig stand, with a great look and surface. It was likely made in the 1930's or earlier of hickory or a similar hardwood, with a plywood and pine top. The bark is still on, although a few slivers are curling. The stand is 27 1/4" high, 31" wide, and 15" deep. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. On the back, a bend section of one piece is missing. The surface is unfinished and the color is a rich medium brown. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AKTR.   Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.

  Larger images:   Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.

• First are two roosters that appear to be made by the same hand. The larger one has mottled glaze, 3 1/4" high. It has been broken in half and reglued. The price for this larger rooster is $45.00. Inventory Code: PCRH.

  The smaller one is folky and stylized, with good form, in a dark glaze. It is in perfect condition, and is 2" tall. The price for the smaller rooster is $95.00. Inventory Code: PCRW.   Pottery roosters ... Another view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Pottery roosters ... Another view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• A very strange pottery animal; it looks like a very thin goat with ribs sticking out. It has a dark glaze and measures 4 1/2" long by 1 1/4" high by 1 1/4" wide. One ear is missing. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: PHPP.   Pottery goat ... The other side ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Pottery goat ... The other side ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.

• An animated redware toad, unglazed, with orange painted mouth. It is 5 1/2" long by 4" wide by 2 1/2" high. The right front foot is broken off. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: PCOW.   Redware toad ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Redware toad ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• This is a carved whimsey that is very interesting in that it seems to have been a work in progress. The balls are still fixed, yet all the hard work was done, so they could have been released easily. The piece has nice form and a naturally aged and darkened surface. It was likely made in the 1940's or so, is 14" long by 1 1/4" square, and in excellent condition. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AKCT.   Image ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view.    Larger images:   Image ... Second view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view.

• This is an extremely unusual, small and intricate tramp art display case. It has a hinged door with glass, and glass on the other three sides. The case contains a crucifixion scene, and includes many carved wooden tools associated with the crucifixion. It also has three lithographs representing Jesus and the two thieves (although they all seem to be Jesus). The case is topped with a cross and has an ornate finial and other details. It is finished in an old, oxidized gold paint, and was likely made around C. 1920's. The case is about 11 1/2" to the top of the cross, by 5 1/2" wide and 4" deep. It is not in perfect condition, as it has quite a lot of bits and pieces of loss. Obviously, this is a consideration, but in balance, is clearly outweighed by the rarity of this one-of-a-kind piece. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AKAO.   Image ... 3/4 view ... Another view from above ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Another angle ... Closeup front ... Closeup back ... Closeup one side ... Closeup the other side.    Larger images:   Image ... 3/4 view ... Another view from above ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Another angle ... Closeup front ... Closeup back ... Closeup one side ... Closeup the other side.

• This is an exceptional relief carved and painted whisk broom holder covered with fraternal symbols. It includes the three rings and axe of Odd Fellows, the sword and moon of the Shriners, and the star of Rebecca. In addition, it has a face carved in a center panel and the words "MELHA" and "In hoc signo vinces". The size of this object is 14" high, about 10" wide, and 5" deep. It is made out of pine, is in excellent condition, and was probably done around the early part of the 1900's. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: AWCR. Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Close-up of the front ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.     Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.

The first two plane is made from wood covered with a Gesso-like material to give added form. It was then painted gray and decorated with pieces cut from newspapers. It has further detailing done in both paint and marker.

• This is a wonderful, graphic, Amish child's quilt. It is 45" by 64". The small size makes it perfect for display on a wall, although it certainly can be used on a bed or as an accent piece. It was bought from the family in Medina Co., Homersville, OH. This visually interesting cotton quilt is in excellent washed condition and was made around 1950. It is machine pieced and hand quilted. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKHH. Amish child's quilt ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.    Larger images:   Amish child's quilt ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.

• This plane, Alaska Air, is an MD-80. It is 28" long, 8" high, and has a wingspan of 29". It is in very good condition with a few flakes of gray paint missing. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AWKH.
  Image ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... From below ... Closeup of bottom.    Larger images:   Image ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... From below ... Closeup of bottom.

• The Stealth Bomber is made from thin tongue and groove wood, with an old varnish surface. Besides the applied paper stars and strips, it has further detailing done in marker. The plane has two sets of metal wheels screwed to the bottom. The third set has the bracket, but the wheels are missing. This plane is 16" long, about 3" high, has a wingspan of about 41". It is in very good condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: AWKO.
  From above ... Overall ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From below ... Closeup of bottom    Larger images:   From above ... Overall ... Side view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From below ... Closeup of bottom

• This is a nice, large, memory bottle. It is covered with hundreds of beads, buttons, jewelry, and trinkets, including many interesting and unusual objects. It is in excellent condition with only a tiny bit of loss. There is a badge from 1963, and it seems to be from that age. The bottle is 14" high and 7" in diameter. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: AWHP.   Memory bottle ... Different view ... Another view ... Closeup ... Top and upper area ... Bottom and lower area.
  Larger images: Memory bottle ... Different view ... Another view ... Closeup ... Top and upper area ... Bottom and lower area.

• This is a very nice tramp art box. It is done in a style known as "flat work", and includes two carved and inlaid hearts, a sunburst, two eight pointed stars, and four elongated diamonds. The box is built up from one and a half cigar boxes. There are two round medallions missing from the two ends. Otherwise it is in excellent condition, but has no lid. There are several different tones and colors which show the various woods incorporated in the box. It is finished with a clear lacquer. The size is 6 3/4" long, 5 3/4" deep, and 4 1/4" high. It was made in the early 1900's. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AWHC. Overall Image ... Different overall ... Back ... Side 1 ... Side 2 ... Top down ... Inside ...Bottom.     Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Different overall ... Back ... Side 1 ... Side 2 ... Top down ... Inside ...Bottom.

• Here is a small picture made primarily from cut up stamps and highlighted with pen and ink. The scene is the interior of a room with two chairs, fireplace, wall paintings, and more. This is probably about 30-35 years old, with some of the stamps being a bit older. It is marked on the back: "Francisceines Missionnaires de Maire, Quebec". We have had a couple other ones done by them; so apparently this mission made stamp pictures to raise funds. The painting is in excellent condition, with a tear to the backing paper. The frame is 3 1/8" by 4 1/8". The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ATKA.   Image.

• This 1950's lamp has a ceramic base, with metal spirals curling out from the narrowest point. The shade is made from two concentric cylinders of translucent green plastic, sprinkled with little silver stars, white moons, and gold suns. It is 28 1/2" high, the shade is 19" in diameter, and it is in very good condition. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: PPPC. Overall Image ... Second Image ... Closeup of shade ... Second closeup of shade.   Larger images: Overall Image ... Second Image ... Closeup of shade ... Second closeup of shade.

• Watercolor by CD Love. There is a sprig of flowers painted on the reverse. It is 6" by 9", in very good condition, the paper is slightly yellowed. From St. Louis area, probably 1940's. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: APRH. Image.

• This is a very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar (or is it a gun?), sitting in a chair. The chair seems to float in midair. It is carved, base and all, from a single piece of pine, and painted. The free-standing shape may have been made as a bookend, or just so it would sit on a shelf. C. 1930's, it is 7 1/4" high by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep. A small age split in the base does not detract, otherwise it is in very good condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: ASSO.   Folky relief carving ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
  Larger images:   Folky relief carving ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

• Here is a planter made from an old can surrounded by old-fashioned painted wood clothespins (not the spring type). The weathered paint is brown over green. Probably made around the 1940's, it is in very good condition. The size is 4 1/4" high by 7 1/4" in diameter. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: PRWS. Image.
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