Dixieland Banjos Unique Oil Painting by Self Taught Outsider Surrealist Folk Artist Gloria Laposka (1922-2015) A unique and vibrant colored , hand painted oil on board Folk Art masterwork depicting seven performers all suited in vibrant red and white striped attire. Circa 1970s-1980s with original frame Dimensions: Framed: 28 inches high and 36 inches wide...

A nostalgic opportunity coming from an old American family collection. Hard to find pair (2) American hand cast Pirate Treasure Chest bookend sculptures crafted by Hubley, both displaying most of their handsome and original patina from appropriate old age. An American mid-century rare memorabilia treasure pair depicting a sitting pirate upon a treasure chest –...

Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800’s, signed Quaker Potts This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artistically presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. It’s an impressive hand incised work of art on wood panel. President Washington kneels over his scabbard and hat with an inscription above...

Black Americana Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862 This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel with original gold gilt frame of a black American This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. Front: The front portrays...

Nostalgic opportunity America’s friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends “Keeper of Keys” and bearer of the night lights. Since the early part of the 20th century, American gardeners have been infatuated with these loveable garden gnomes. No wonder why, as legend has it they protect gardens and bring owners good luck!...

Very Nostalgic opportunity, memories of a wintery childhood past. America’s fondest childhood memories conjure up this remarkable Pair (2) of old, plump delightfully vintage and lively Mr. and Ms. snowman. They have been masterfully created long ago as cast iron lanterns and their brilliant vibrant hand painted colors spread cheerful wishes. This old vintage American...

From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings. Unique work of art with a Rhode Island origin. A romantic four panel Screen “Four Seasons”, painting and pyrography on wood attributed to the circle of Lawrence Pennington, early 20th century, Warwick, Rhode Island. This is a beautiful...

This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of a lovely Victorian lady enthralled with picking red roses and indeed surrounded by rose and greenery wall paper. This unique work of art is hand-painted in stains and oils with a gold gilt back...

  Charles H. F. Turner: Boston Etcher and Professional Pyrographer Charles Henry Francis Turner (1848-1908) , a Boston etcher and fine arts painter at the turn of the century, created some of the finest, most detailed pyrographic artworks. Because of his sojourn to France in the late l880’s, he specialized in European and French influenced...

Discovered in the estate of Walter Aigner, Taos, New Mexico, were this set of four (4) pyrography plaques featuring crosses.  Two are signed by J.W Fosdick.  They reportedly were commissioned for the Bishop’s House at 52 Williiams Street, Burlington, Vermont.

                

         

World’s First ancient pyrography… Peru, Nazca culture gourd bowl with bird motif and shell inlay, Nazca culture (c. 400 CE) Three inches hi8gh and Six inches diameter.

  

Currently being exhibited at Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont