Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection »

This sizable museum quality collection is truly a treasure trove of American polychromatic folk art, all hand made by Plumville, Pennsylvania born carver Archie Zimmerman (1861-1961).

Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection
as seen on the cover of Antique Week November 2, 2009

Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »

This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe.

For Sale: $895

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Self Portrait, Joseph Josephs
Oil on Canvas »

Signed J. Josephs | Lincoln Rail Splitters 1860, Also Captain of Rail Splitters and Garfield Wood Choppers 1880. Oil on Canvas

For Sale: $7,500

 

Antique Sampler with House, Alphabets, Birds, Lions and Keys »

Excellent condition and perfect symmetry make this sampler stand out.

For Sale: $595

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Folk Art Owl Decoy Circa 1900-1925 »

This rare folk art owl decoy in its old original paint measures 14" tall, 5" wide, and 4" deep and will enhance any ensemble of decoys, primitives, or American folk art.

For Sale: $895

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18th Century Powder Horn »

This highly decorated 18th century powderhorn measures 14 inches in length and originates from the St. Lawrence River area. Provenance: Ex Charles P. deVolp Colection.

For Sale: $1495

 

 

Unique Matching Pair of Carved Mallard Decoys »

This pair of diminutive folk art mallard decoys was found in Lawrence, Kansas.

For Sale: $295

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Early Antique Pen and Ink Artists Fraktur Sketch in Tiger Maple Frame »

Exquisting calligraphy on this charming signed artists pen and ink. Signed William B. Dice

For Sale: $325

 

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

Top Row »
Small vibrant, stong graphic wallpaper box with banded lid
For Sale: $495

Middle Row »
Great Color.
For Sale: $600

Bottom Row »
Fabulous color and graphic quality
For Sale: $695

Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Paint Decorated Blanket Chest »

The front and top of the chest are covered with flowers, and the sides are decorated with birds and hearts. The chest’s vibrant polychromatic decoration, combined with its petite size, make it a decorator’s dream!

For Sale: $7,500

Jesse Owens Folk Art Painted Blanket Chest »

Painted in 1936 to commemorate Jesse C, Owens' four gold medals in the Berlin Olympics, this one of a kind painted blanket chests is a wonderfully unique piece of Americana.

For Sale: $4,500

Antique Hexagonal Table Top Penny Rug »

This rug measures a wonderfully petite 26" by 23 1/2" and is in excellent as found condition with no replacements or repairs.

For Sale: $495

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Pearse & Easterbrooks Decorated Pump Cover »

Circa 1880. Fabulous Decoration including folk art sunburst on great salmon colored ground.

For Sale: $1,500

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

Top Row »
Small multicolor round wallpaper box with blue banded lid
SOLD

Middle Row »
Wooden cap box owned by Lavina Bryarly, bought in 1829 Richmond Co. Ohio.
For Sale: $850

Bottom Row »
Large wallpaper box with floral paper
For Sale: $850

 

18th Century Flame Stitch Wallet »

Vibrant salmon and green colors with bold graphic pattern. Both men and women carried pocketbooks during the last half of the 18th century. These accessories held currency, jewelry, papers, and other valuables.

For Sale: $895

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Kokomo, Indiana 1854 Sarah Jenkins Woolwork American Sampler »

Signed “Sarah Jenkins, her work aged 11 done in the year of our Lord 1854.” Adornment on this sampler includes a young girl holding a puppy in her lap, a man standing in front of a house, three birds, two butterflies, a buck deer, flowers, a vine border, rows of alphabets, numbers, family initials, and the inscription “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

For Sale: $895

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Inuit Baleen Lidded Basket »

This Inuit Baleen lidded basket combines the exceptional size, form, patina, and condition to make it a worthwhile addition to even the finest collections!

For Sale: $395

Circa 1910 Lake St. Clair Bluebill Hen Decoy »

Wonderful surface, form and paint on this early antique decoy
For Sale: $495

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Paint Decorated Folk Art Fishing Lures »

Set of five with great surface from Minnesota.

For Sale: $175

Native American Indian Lidded Seed Basket »

This lidded seed basket has a fantastic appeal.

For Sale: $395

19th Century Folk Art Ball in Cage Chalices »

These three 19th century folk art carvings are each made from a single piece of wood and retain an absolutely untouched original surface.

For Sale: $495

Antique Beaded Reticule with Folk Art Scene »

Early 19th century small beaded purse with folk art scene, large graphic florals and charming decorative top border.

For Sale: $325

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1845 Mary Martin Sampler »

I know that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Mary Martin, Ardwick, Oct. 8, 1845

For Sale: $495

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Folk Art Painted Rosemaled Wooden Box »

Incredible Color and fantastic old surface make this highly decorated rosemaled box a collectors dream.

SOLD

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Fraktur Family Register »

This startling artist signed and dated family register mourns the death of a two-year-old child.

SOLD