Seattle Folk Antiques

	Description	Price
	Folk Art Item: Antique Artist’s Mannequin or Lay Figure Inventory #: 5474 Description: 19th C. pine artist’s mannequin or lay figure, probably French, in fine original condition. Fully jointed and easily posed, with tight ball joints at neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees, and ankles. Deeply carved eyes and lips, with prominent nose and ears. Dimension: 13” tall	$795
	Art Item: Antique Oil Painting by Robert Sanderson Inventory #: 4873 Description: Oil painting on beveled panel by Scottish artist Robert Sanderson (1848-1908). Heavy carved gilt frame, likely repainted, and probably original to the picture. Titled “The Young Mother” on original back label and signed l/l. Charming scene of mother nursing her baby as a dog lays at her feet. Small scrape at upper right and some rubbing at frame edge. Dimension: Frame 20-1/2” high, 16-1/2” wide, 3-1/2” deep	$995
	Art Item: Mary Cassatt Print Inventory #: 6194 Description: Vintage print by Mary Cassatt titled Mother & baby. Printed inscription also reads, “To Dr. Lucas with my best compliments. Mary Cassatt.” Good condition not examined out of mat. Dimension: Mat 18” by 14”, image 12-1/4” by 8-1/4”	$275
	Other Item: Antique Beaded Tea Cozy Inventory #: 6195 Description: Beautifully and fully beaded antique tea cozy. Fabric lined and heavily padded. Different central floral motif on each side, with a perimeter of blue flowers separated by gold pointed figures and silver metallic threads. A few missing beads, but hardly noticeable in this Victorian tour de force. Dimension: 16" long, 11" high	$275
	Folk Art Item: Antique Athabascan Doll with Baby Inventory #: 6193 Description: Rare fine condition Athabascan doll. Doll is carved wood with pinched facial features and pinned and jointed arms and legs. All complete with seal skin parka, beautiful leather boots with dyed seal gut design, and top knot hair. Even more rare to include baby over back shoulder. Dimension: 16-1/2” high, 4-3/4” across shoulders	$1595
	Folk Art Item: Athabascan Doll Inventory #: 5809 Description: This doll is fabulous! Deaccessioned from an Arizona museum, this is an Athabascan doll. Primarily in Alaska today, the Athabascan were the ancestors of the modern Navajo and Apache. He is hand-sewn and made of stuffed cloth, with grass or straw stuffed in his lower legs. His head and clothing are of tanned hide. He has a pinched nose, thread eyebrows and mouth, bead eyes and a red war stripe on one cheek. He has a black fabric head/scalp with thread braids. Under his coat he wears a blue and white striped cotton undergarment, over which is a hide front and back loincloth outlined in silk. Dimension: 19” tall	$995
	Folk Art Item: Antique Wood Panel Carving Inventory #: 6192 Description: C. late 19th c. deeply carved wood panel of logger in woods. Man drives two horses that are hauling a large log out of the snowy woods. Dimension: 14-1/2” high, 16-1/2” wide, 1” thick	$495
	Art Item: Antique Portraits Inventory #: 6191 Description: Pair of portraits on canvas. Probably husband and wife, circa 1820. Wife shows wealth with lace-trimmed dress, red shawl, and coral beads. Fine condition with no damage. Indication on wife's forehead that previous owner may have tested cleaning of the picture. Stunning frames, also in fine condition with insignificant nicks in gold leaf. Dimension: Framed 21-1/2” by 18-3/4”; sight 15-1/2” by 12”	$1295/pair
	Textile Item: Vintage Cheticamp Hooked Rug Inventory #: 6190 Description: Chéticamp is an Acadian fishing community on the Cabot Trail on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Women have created these rugs using a special wood frame for generations. The work is so fine the back looks the same as the front. This rug of fantastic creatures is a fine example of their skills. It has a few loose pieces around the perimeter, but they can be pulled back into the rug. There are no losses in this beautiful rug. Dimension: 44-3/4 by 31”	$695
	Folk Art Item: Antique Scandinavian Butter Mold Inventory #: 6188 Description: 19th C. butter mold from a Norwegian estate. Mold is Norwegian or possibly Swedish. Beautifully hand-carved including triangles, hearts, a star, and initials. Carved initials appear to be “T T D”. Dimension: 5-3/4” high, 4” deep, 5” wide	$475
	Folk Art Item: Antique Russian Lacquer Box Inventory #: 6184 Description: Large round Russian lacquer box from the workshop of Vishnyakov and Sons, established in 1780. The trademark inside the red lid of this box shows a date of 1870. The scene is sometimes titled “Ivan the Terrible looking with admiration at sleeping Vasilisa Melentyeva Fedoskino.” Only a few scuffs on an otherwise beautifully painted scene. Dimension: 2-1/4” high, 7-1/4” diameter	$495
	Art Item: 18th and 19th C. Cobb Family Record Inventory #: 6183 Description: Watercolor on paper family record for William and Lepha Cobb. They were married by Rev. Caleb Bradley of Westbrook, Maine, on November 3, 1811. Later generations of births and marriages to 1826 are included in the record. All hand-written with colored flowers in the corners, the paper was folded but seems complete. The Cobb family name is well-represented in Westbrook today. Dimension: Framed 11” by 10”	$325
	Folk Art Item: Antique Flax Carding Comb Inventory #: 6181 Description: 19th C. flax carding comb. Someone spent time and skill on this piece. All edges of the handle and comb are chamfered and the carding comb wears its original red wash. Carved from one piece of wood, most of the teeth are intact with dirt and seeds still embedded. The head is made in two pieces which have separated. I’ve left the separation, which can be easily joined back together, so the pegs connecting the pieces can be seen. A utilitarian farm implement that is now a sculptural object. Dimension: 23-1/2” overall; head 12” wide; handle 1” thick.	$325
	Folk Art Item: World War II Banner Inventory #: 5816 Description: Handmade banner of canvas with hand-cut green camo date, and fabric and cotton or felt letters and symbols. Visible “ghosts” of other letters, so canvas was recycled. Depicts 1943 meet in Spokane (WA) of Army, Marines, Air Force, and Navy. Flags on the reverse depict those from the colonial era to early American, as well as some British flags. The latest American flag has 48 stars. The actual purpose of the banner is not known, although it surely is unique. Items like this are increasingly precious, as there are so few heroes of World War II still alive. Dimension: 34” by 56-1/2”	$695
	Folk Art Item: Antique Green Firkin Inventory #: 5963 Description: Antique 19th c. firkin in old green paint. Probably mid-west or east coast. Staved construction, finger-lapped bands attached with copper tacks, and bentwood handle. Good wear and patina, but has hole and strip of wood loss in handle. Dimension: 10" to top of lid; 9-1/2" lid diameter; 10" bottom diameter	$495
	Art Item: Watercolor of Sailing Boat Inventory #: 4438 Description: Charming impressionist watercolor of a small sailing boat at sunrise or sunset. A beautiful thing in a small package. Signed l/l by James Eccles (Am. 1885-1983). Probably framed in the 1950s. Dimension: 4" by 5"; frame 12-1/4" by 15-1/4"	$225
	Textile Item: Anali Pillow Inventory #: 6178 Description: Exquisite gold pillow from the Seattle-based business, Anali. Embroidered flowers and central cord with tassels showcase the intricate beauty and attention to detail of this luxurious pillow. Dimension: 19" by 19"	$150
	Folk Art Item: Antique Norwegian Bride's Box Inventory #: 6180 Description: Beautiful 19th C. Norwegian bride's box in fine condition. This box is unusual because of its multi-colored sponge painting. Beautiful original lacing. Outstanding calligraphy with the date 1864 on one side, and the initials S T D T on the other. Small galvanized tacks have replaced some of the wooden pegs. Came to me from Wisconsin. Dimension: 19-1/2" long, 13" wide, 8" high	$995
	Other Item: Antique Mortar and Pestle Inventory #: 6179 Description: Mid-19th C. mortar and pestle, found in Vermont. Probably original yellow with later painted decoration. No repairs, but some chips to top and bottom rim. Cracks appear to be in paint, not in the mortar. Charming folk art piece. Dimension: 7-1/2" high, 4-1/2" diameter	$395
	Textile Item: Vintage Passamanaria Toscano Pillow Inventory #: 6030 Description: Passmanaria Toscano pillow, primary colors pink and yellow with embroidered flowers. Corded edges with multi-color tassels at corners. Dimension: 17" by 17"	$50
	Textile Item: Vintage Passamanaria Toscano Pillow Inventory #: 6029 Description: Passmanaria Toscano pillow, primary colors pink and yellow with embroidered flowers. Corded edges with multi-color tassels at corners. Dimension: 17" by 17"	$50
	Other Item: Antique Burl Canoe Cup Inventory #: 5976 Description: Beautiful late 18th - early 19th C. burl canoe cup or dipper. Lovely patina on this cup, which has been formed to use the "nubs" on the bottom of the cup to allow it to sit level. Triangle cutout on handle for hanging. Dimension: 8" long, 2-3/4" high, 3-1/4" wide	$395
	Textile Item: Vintage Doll Quilt Inventory #: 6177 Description: Red, white, and blue doll quilt with white "good luck" swastikas. This is not the Nazi symbol. This symbol was used in many cultures for thousands of years before being co-opted and twisted by the Nazis. Front is red background with a center of floral and dot printed blue fabric, and white opposite swastikas. Back is blue and white check. Pieced and treadle sewn, some old repairs, and probably 1910-20 when this symbol was used in textiles in quilting circles. Dimension: 21-1/2" by 16"	$325
	Folk Art Item: Antique Sign with Indian and Deer Inventory #: 6176 Description: Antique relief carved and painted sign with Indian and deer. "Pee-Nee-Whush" in ribbon at top and "R. S. Jacobs" at bottom of this two-board oak sign. Probably a camp sign. Beautiful original condition. Dimension: 17" high, 14-34" wide, 1" thick	$795
	Other Item: Antique Beaded Flags Pillow Top Inventory #: 6174 Description: Dated 1913 pillow cover from Dawson, Yukon Territory. Tanned hide with beaded flowers in the corners. Crossed flags in the center represent Canada and the United States. Very minor bead loss in the lower part of the Canadian flag staff. Gingham backing. Dimension: 20" by 19-1/2" (excluding fringe)	$695
	Other Item: Antique Beaded Eagle Pillow Top Inventory #: 5449 Description: C. 1910-1915 pillow cover from Dawson, Yukon Territory. Beaded on tanned hide is a beautiful eagle with American shield. Blue beads above represent the banner, and the eagle holds arrows and an olive branch. A few missing beads in the arrows. Silky-type backing. Dimension: 18-1/4" by 19-1/2" (excluding fringe)	$595
	Folk Art Item: Antique Stack of Boxes Inventory #: 6173 Description: Wonderfully crafted stack of boxes. Very lightweight wood. A total of eight flat-front, triangle drawers with criss-cross hatching rest on a scalloped base. Drawers have serrated edges and cone-shaped pulls. Topped with a square box with removable pyramid lid. Ex. Halliday House Antiques. Dimension: 10-1/2" high, 9" wide, 9" deep	$595
	Folk Art Item: Stalin Vintage Parade Mask Inventory #: 6172 Description: C. 1930s papier mache full head parade mask of an immediately recognizable Josef Stalin. Very good condition with a minor loss at the very base of the mask. This mask is also from the Tacoma, Washington, collection. Dimension: 17" high, 14" wide, 15" deep	$675
	Art Item: Marie Laurencin, Head of a Young Girl Inventory #: 6168 Description: Colored etching or engraving of Head of a Young Girl, by Marie Laurencin, 1947. Initialled l/r. Dimension: Frame 15-3/4 by 13-1/4", approx. sight 6-3/4 by 4-3/4"	$495
	Art and Asian Item: Kohana San, Japanese Song Book Inventory #: 6167 Description: A song and woodblock book of a Geisha, Kohana San. Published by T. Hasegawa with a date of 1892. Excellent condition with strong colors and the original silk thread binding. Dimension: 7-3/4 by 6-1/2"	$395
	Folk Art Item: Antique Black Forest Whip Hook Inventory #: 6166 Description: C. 19th C. Black Forest whip hook. Well-carved figure of a bearded hunter carrying his long gun and wearing a shoulder pouch. Chamois horn legs. All in good condition. Small eye screw in top of his feathered cap for hanging display. Dimension: 13-1/2" tall	$395
	Art Item: Antique Colored Drawing of Lion Inventory #: 6155 Description: Beautiful antique pencil and pastel or colored pencil drawing of a lion. Look at that face! The cat looks more surprised than fierce. Stunning Victorian heavily carved 3-level gilt frame. Dimension: Frame: 27-1/2" high, 32-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep. Sight: 17-1/2" high, 22-1/4" wide	$895
	Folk Art Item: Countertop Tobacco Indian Inventory #: 6154 Description: How cool is this! Vintage/antique folky countertop tobacco Indian. Colorfully hand painted flat-ish figure holds cigars in one hand and some type of bag or animal skin in the other. Fits into slotted wood on top of base marked "Cigars" on three sides. Back is open to store product. Wonderful example of folk art. Probably a one-off. Dimension: Indian greatest dimension: 26" high, 7-1/2" wide, 3/4" deep. Base: 9-1/2" high, 7-3/4" wide, 6-1/2" deep.	$795
	Textile Item: Rya Wall Hanging Inventory #: 5461 Description: Mid-century Scandinavian Rya wall hanging. Figure appears to be a Viking and design is more distinct from a distance. High pile and in very good condition. Metal hanger for display purposes can be easily removed. Dimension: 38" long, 17" wide	$225
	Textile Item: Rya Rug Inventory #: 5460 Description: Mid-century Scandinavian Rya rug. Presently attached to metal hanger and used as a wall hanging. Primary colors orange and brown with a modern multiple candelabra design. High pile and fringe in very good condition. Dimension: 57" long, 30" wide	$495
	Art Item: Vintage Tattoo Flash Art Inventory #: 6153 Description: Original hand-drawn ink and watercolor tattoo flash art on cardboard. Beautiful examples of the tattoo artist' skills. Purchased from a collector who spent decades at sea, much of it in the Philippines. Some minor stains to the background, but the designs are exquisite. Dimension: Approx. 9-1/2 by 15"	$500
	Other Item: Antique Railroad Sign Inventory #: 6152 Description: 1920s cast iron embossed railroad sign. Local history of target practice. Dimension: 24" diameter	$250
	Other Item: Antique Tin Glazed Dish, French Revolution Inventory #: 471 Description: C. 18 th century tin-glazed faience dish with scalloped edge. Probably from the city of Nevers, which was a center for manufacturing faience for several hundred years. Hand-painted design shows French revolution liberty cap, sword and other items. "Reunion" in strong colors with minor chips and glaze crazing. Dimension: 9" diameter, 1-1/2" high	$695
	Other Item: Antique Tin Glazed Dish, French Revolution Inventory #: 470 Description: C. 18 th century tin-glazed faience dish with scalloped edge. Probably from the city of Nevers, which was a center for manufacturing faience. Minor chips and glaze crazing. Hand-painted design of soldier over circle statement that translates to, "I cherish my liberty." Dimension: 9-1/4" diameter, 1-1/2" high	$695
	Folk Art Item: Tramp Art Wall Box Inventory #: 6151 Description: Vintage tramp art pine wall box from the Shenandoah Valley, VA. Vibrant green background with applied red exaggerated arrow designs. Painted and applied red scallop outlines the box. Two smaller and one larger receptacles. Ex. Wayne Fisher American Design. Dimension: 13" high, 8-1/4" wide, 3-1/4" deep	$595
	Other Item: 19th C. Trottier Paris Jelly Mold plus One Other Inventory #: 6026 Description: Antique copper jelly mold marked Trottier Paris, with additional markings of 12, and A.T.C. Tin-lined. Sold with smaller unmarked mold; could be English or French. Dimension: 4" high, 5" diameter; other mold 3" high, base 4"1-2" by 3-1/2"	$225/both
	Other Item: Bradley & Hubbard Parrot Doorstop Inventory #: 6149 Description: Double-sided parrot in a ring doorstop by Bradley & Hubbard. Good condition polychrome paint. Complete with often missing original rubber bumpers (small loss to one bumper). Dimension: 8" tall, base 7" wide, 2-5/8" deep	$295
	Other Item: Antique Brass Railroad Luggage Rack Inventory #: 6146 Description: Late 19th C. ornate cast brass and wire luggage rack. Fine original condition. Dimension: 10-3/4" high, 24-1/4" wide, 9-1/2" deep	$595
	Folk Art Item: Folk Art Russian Distaff Inventory #: 5172 Description: Hand-made and painted Russian distaff used in spinning. Probably from the Arctic and early 20th century, the exuberant design on all surfaces of this piece make it a wonderful example of folk art of the highest order. In-use wear to the foot as shown. This partial quote is from a Google search for Russian distaff: They are early 20th century from Archangel region in the Arctic produced in three villages: one in Borok area, Puchuga; and Pervaya Zherlingskaya at the mouth of the Lower Toima river. They were Old Believers exiled by Peter the Great. Dimension: 36" high, 9-1/4" wide, 12-1/2" deep	$895
	Folk Art Item: Antique Graphically Painted Scandinavian Bowl Inventory #: 6144 Description: Hand-turned and painted Scandinavian bowl. It has an exuberant graphic floral center design with colors ranging from red to bittersweet, with back and yellow bits. Misses perfection because of a chip and a tight crack. Dimension: 2-3/4" high and out of round top diameter 8 to 8-1/2"	$225
	Folk Art Item: Antique Painted Footed Scandinavian Bowl Inventory #: 6143 Description: This hand-made bowl rests on a lovely foot. Painted red with a black rim on which is the name "Ron Anders Datter", so I'm assuming it is Swedish. Dimension: 4-1/4" high, the top is an out of round 6-1/4 to 6-1/2"	$225
	Other Item: Vintage Hammered Copper Pot with Lid Inventory #: 6003 Description: Huge vintage hammered copper pot with lid. Beautifully dovetailed below belly. All hand-crafted including handles and rivets. Some oxidation as seen. Dimension: 12” high, 16” across at handles, 45” belly diameter	$495
	Folk Art Item: Chip Carved Norwegian Pantry Box Inventory #: 6142 Description: Late 19 th C. chip carved and painted Norwegian round pantry box. Laced closure to box and lid. Original condition on this nice example of Scandinavian folk art. Dimension: 8-1/4” diameter, 2-3/4” high	$295
	Folk Art Item: Antique Pair of Samplers Inventory #: 6140 Description: Lovely complementary samplers on linen done by sisters. Rechel Simester finished hers in 1848. Mary Ann Simister finished hers in 1850. Note different size frames and well as different spellings of last names. A sweet pair of samplers in beautiful original condition. (Camera flash and lighting may appear as damage.) Dimension: Rechel 20 by18-3/4”; Mary Ann 19-1/2 by 18-1/2”	$1195
	Textile Item: Vintage Blanket or Throw Inventory #: 6141 Description: Vintage throw in perfect condition. Black satin backing with crocheted edges and exuberantly colored raised yarn flowers. Found in Iowa. Dimension: 69 by 42-1/2"	$$895
	Other Item: Antique Kerosene Lantern Inventory #: 5046 Description: 19th C. kerosene lantern in original condition. Mercury glass reflector. Oxidized green paint. Hooks in back for hanging. A rare survivor. Dimension: 18” high not including handle, 9-1/2” wide, 8-3/4” deep	$995
	Other Item: Large Edward Hopper Book Inventory #: 6135 Description: Lloyd Goodrich Edward Hopper book, c. 1978. With dust cover, book is in good condition with unfortunate stamp, “Purchased at USPS Auction,” on inside page. No other apologies. 306 pages and heavy.	$225
	Textile Item: George Wells Reclining Dog Hooked Rug Inventory #: 6134 Description: Vintage hooked rug by George Wells Ruggery. Shows reclining dog with title, “Man’s Best friend.” Very good condition with only a couple minor stains on back side edge tape. Great piece for the dog lover! Or for the dog!! Dimension: 37-1/4” by 18-1/4”	$325
	Folk Art Item: Al Vanhoecke Whimsey Inventory #: 4629 Description: Early to mid-century wonderful carved and painted whimsy signed by Al Vanhoecke/Chehalis, Wash. Contains a puzzle ball in the tower, with carved and painted birds, attached three-dimensional birds, a salmon, applied hearts, diamonds and crosses and more. Allen Van Hoecke was a Belgian immigrant who worked at a packing company in Chehalis and did these carvings in his free time. His works are increasingly recognized as fine folk art. More information about him is on the internet. Dimension: 11-3/4” high, 5” wide, 3-1/2” deep	$1495
	Other Item: Old Metal Stop Sign Inventory #: 6131 Description: Old metal stop sign on flange. Double-sided, with one side brighter yellow than the other. May have been used at railroad crossing. Dimension: 29-3/4” long (includes 5-3/4” flange), 9” high	$225
	Other Item: Old Railroad Sign Inventory #: 5478 Description: Old hand-lettered railroad crossing trespassing sign. Note the misspelling of “praivte”. Pencil notation l/l of B+M-RR probably refers to the Boston and Maine railroad line in northern New England. Weathered condition. Dimension: 18-1/2” high, 36-1/2” wide, 1” thick board	$495
	Other Item: Pair of Railroad Cast Iron Arrows Inventory #: 5196 Description: Old cast iron arrows, probably used in a railroad setting. Painted white with oxidation as expected. Found in Montana. Dimension: 14-3/4” high, 22-1/4” wide	$185/pair
	Art Item: Rafael Senet Y Perez Watercolor Inventory #: 6123 Description: Stunning and large watercolor of a cardinal by listed Spanish artist Rafael Senet Y Perez (1856-1926). This picture has remarkable detail and emotion and is a fine example of his skill in this medium. Dimension: Frame 32” by 26”	$1795
	Folk Art Item: Shell Replica Seal of the US Navy Inventory #: 5973 Description: This is a shell version of the official seal of the US Department of the Navy. There are various tiny shells, and slivers of shell make up the sails of the ship behind the eagle, the eagle is beautifully represented by colorful shell slivers, including the slightly ruffled feathers on top of its head. This is a detailed and exact, folky representation of the official seal of the Department of the Navy, housed in a shadow box frame. Dimension: 12-3/4” high, 12-7/8” wide, 2” deep	$495
	Folk Art Item: Vintage Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Frame Inventory #: 6112 Description: Cute little gold painted tramp art frame with five levels of carving. Cookie corners with applied geometric designs. Dimension: 8-3/4 by 7-3/8”; opening 4-5/8 by 3-3/8”	$175
	Folk Art Item: Pair of Vintage Tramp Art Frames Inventory #: 6111 Description: Lovely pair of almost but not quite identical (that’s how you can tell they’re handmade by the same artist) tramp art frames. Applied elongated triangles and corner starbursts anchored with tiny ceramic buttons. Dimension: Slightly different sizes. One: 13 by 10-3/4”; opening 9-3/8 by 7-1/2”. The other: 12-5/8 by 10-5/8”; opening 9-3/8 by 7-1/8”	$295/pair
	Folk Art Item: Vintage Tramp Art Frame Inventory #: 6110 Description: Simple vintage tramp art frame with seven levels of carving. Varying color stain provides eye appeal and dimension. Dimension: 12-5/8 by 9-3/8”; opening 9-1/8 by 4-7/8”	$195
	Folk Art Item: Vintage Oval Tramp Art Frame with Cookie Corners Inventory #: 6109 Description: Unique brown stained tramp art frame with serrated oval form and cookie corners. Four levels of carving on inner frame. Applied circles on corners and center applied heart. Dimension: 14-1/4 by 11-1/8”; opening 8-3/4 by 5-3/8”	$215
	Folk Art Item: Vintage White and Gold Tramp Art Frame Inventory #: 6108 Description: Stunning tramp art frame pained white with applied squares, circles, and hearts. Four levels of carving, with nine levels on applied design pieces. Dimension: Outside 19 by 15”; opening 9-7/8 by 13-1/2”	$325
	Folk Art Item: Vintage Brown and White Tramp Art Frame Inventory #: 6107 Description: Lovely tramp art frame made with many applied squares and rectangles, painted brown and white. Three levels of carving, with six levels in the corners. Dimension: Outside 25-3/4 by 14-1/8”; opening 20 by 9”	$250
	Folk Art Item: Vintage Tramp Art Frame, Green Accents Inventory #: 6106 Description: Tramp art frame with four levels of carving. Brown with various shaped applied accents, some painted green. Dimension: Outside 22-3/4 by 18-3/4”; opening 16-1/2 by 12-1/2”	$195