Williams American Art
by Appointment
4119 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-2547
(615) 948-2835 (cell)

Folk Art

Available

	“RARE & EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF AMERICAN CARVED & PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO FIGURES” (ca. 1880’S) "Interesting & rare 19th century folk art."
	IMPORTANT PERIOD AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTED BOX (ca. 1820) An extraordinary piece of American folk art with historical significance.
	AMERICAN FOLK ART EQUESTRIAN CARVING (Early 20th century) A fantastic piece of Stepplechase sculpture.
	EXCEPTIONAL CANNON CO., TN BASKET attr. to Mary Prater, ca. 1970's A masterwork by one of the great Cannon County basket makers.
	EXCEPTIONAL PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED CHEST with Butterfly Design, ca. 1830 The blanket chest is in wonderful condition & a stellar state of preservation.
	UNTITLED WOOD SCULPTURE (SLAVE AT POST) by Javier Arévalo, ca. 1960's A very interesting and well-sculpted piece by the artist.
	AMERICAN CANDLEBOX WITH SLIDING LID ca. 1820 Great American candles box with original finish.
	EXTRAORDINARY AMERICAN FOLK ART CANDLE BOX Early 19th century One of the best examples in the genre.
	TLINGIT "THUNDERBIRD" MODEL TOTEM POLE by Willie Marks, ca. 1950 A model of the Alert Bay totem pole. Ex collection of Christopher W. Smith.
	ESKIMO SKINNING A SEAL 20th century, probably 1950’s to 60’s A very large and well-rendered carving.
	HAND-CARVED MODERNIST SCULPTURE American, ca. 1950 Beautifully sculpted
	VARIANT ON THE CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG, ca. 1861 An exceptional example with a letter of provenance and authentication from Howard Madaus.
	FOLK ART SEWER TILE POTTERY MONKEYS Probably Ohio, 1st half 20th century Ceramic simians with expressive personalities.
	RARE AMERICAN FOLK ART WEATHERVANE Dated 1923 Extremely rare to find this form and a piece in this genre that is signed and dated.
	"INDIAN MAIDEN" by Dow Pugh ca. 1970's A masterwork by noted Tennessee folk artist Dow Pugh (Ex Collection Museum of Appalachia)
	FOLK ART HAND-CARVED BEARS IN A TREE ca. 1920's - 1930's Charming depiction of a mother bear with her two cubs.
	HAND-CARVED "KEYSTONE COP" ca. 1900 Extremely rare "larger than life" folk art carving in extraordinary condition.
	OHIO SEWER PIPE FOLK ART HEAD OF A CONDUCTOR Early 20^th Century A fine example of the genre; excellent original condition.
	SOUTHERN FOLK SCULPTURE, initialed on base, “WGH” American, dated ’74 An amusing carving of a comely nude woman, wearing only a pair of bright red pumps.
	SOUTHERN FOLK ART WIRE FIGURE OF FISHERMAN ca. 1950‘s A highly creative, whimsical folk sculpture found near Wartrace, Tennessee.
	FOLK ART AUTOMOBILE by Vannoy Streeter A very creative, carefully crafted piece by the well-known Tennessee African American folk-artist.
	RARE AMERICAN FOLK ART ADVERTISING FIGURE Late 19^th or early 20^thCentury Countertop advertising figure in the form of a reclining Indian Chief.
	TENNESSEE STONEWARE URN ON STAND Late 19^th or early 20^th Century Extraordinary form & condition - extremely rare!
	HAND-STITCHED FOLK ART TEXTILE Tennessee WPA Project, ca. 1938 A unique, hand-crafted piece in excellent condition.
	AMERICAN FOLK ART ARTICULATED FIGURE Last half 19^th Century An extraordinary piece of American folk art
	AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING OF AN EMPEROR PENGUIN Probably ca. 1930’s A whimsical, extremely low maintenance "pet."
	EXCEPTIONAL FOLK ART CARVING OF A HEAD ca. late 19^th Century Probably Gradyville, KY ProbablyP
	VERY RARE MARSHALL CO., TENNESSEE SCHOOL GIRL'S THEOREM ca. 1840 – 1860 Inscribed “Mary E. Massey” in several places. Purchased years ago in Lewisburg, TN.

Past Sales

	“HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT & RARE PAINTED & CARVED AMERICAN FOLK ART CANE” (ca. 1890 - 1910) Attributed to GEORGIA SOLD
	AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTING OF FIVE KITTENS ca. 1880 A very charming naïve painting in an original gilt frame. SOLD
	PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLK ART WATERCOLOR, attr. Reverend Henry Young, ca. 1820 An unusual naïve painting in a period hand-painted frame. SOLD
	AMERICAN FOLK ART PAINTING ca. 1885 Charming naïve painting of two cows wading in a clear country stream. SOLD
	"GEORGIA PEACHES" Last Quarter 19th Century A very pleasing, naïve folk art painting. SOLD
	Folk ART DOG BOOKENDS OR WALL HANGINGS 1st half 20th Century An endearing pair of canine companions for your library. SOLD
	AMERICAN CHERRY MINIATURE CHEST, ca. 1830, probably Ohio or Pennsylvania A highly collectible miniature American chest in excellent condition. SOLD
	EARLY NORTH AMERICAN SPICE TOTE BOX 17th or early 18th century A very rare and unique 17th or early 18th century box. SOLD
	CARVED BIRDBATH by William Edmondson ca. 1935. A superb piece of folk sculpture by the leading African American folk sculptor of the 20th century. SOLD
	RARE HAIDA ARGILLITE MODEL TOTEM POLE by Rufus Moody, ca. 1970 An extraordinary example with meticulous attention to detail. SOLD
	NORTHWEST COAST HAIDA MODEL TOTEM POLE ca. 1920 Detailed carving, with excellent paint. SOLD
	TLINGIT MODEL TOTEM POLE Klukwan, Alaska, early 20th century In the style of Koo’too aat. SOLD
	MODEL TOTEM POLE Early 20th century Excellent use of pigments with detailed designs, excellent patina. SOLD
	TLINGIT MODEL TOTEM POLE Early 20th century Beautifully carved with open work and crisp definition. SOLD
	EARLY NOOTKA MODEL TOTEM POLE Early 20th century Aged patina and paint. SOLD
	TLINGIT MODEL TOTEM POLE Late 19th or early 20th century, Haines area, Alaska Excellent open carving and dark patina. SOLD
	SOUTHERN FOLK ART HAND-CARVED BLACK DANCER ca. 1930's “Carved by a black carver in South Carolina near the border with North Carolina.” SOLD
	AMERICAN NAIVE FOLK ART PAINTING OF PUPPIES ca. 1880 Wonderfully sentimental 19^th Century painting - very desirable subject matter. SOLD
	SOUTHERN PROFILE PORTAITS OF A LADY & A GENTLEMAN ca. 1825 These portraits are the work of an itinerant Southern artist. 19 pieces attributed to the same hand are currently in the collection of the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA). SOLD The work of an itintT
	SC SILHOUETTE OF A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN by Samuel Metford, ca. 1840 Expertly rendered man with hat, representative of Metford’s best work. Signed lower right: “Sam’l Metford fecit, Hamburg, SC.” SOLD
	ALABAMA FOLK PITCHER signed & dated “John Terry April the 8th 1887” Extremely rare. SOLD
	FOLK ART PAINTED GAME BOARD ca. 1900 SOLD
	19TH CENTURY AMERICAN GAMEBOARD 1st half 19th Century Attributed to the Valley of Virginia SOLD SOLDSSO
	HAND-CARVED FOLK ART CAT by Linvel Barker 2^nd half 20^thCentury An evocative, stylized depiction of a cat by a noted Southern folk artist. SOLD
	3 PIECES OF ALABAMA POTTERY by Norman Smith A grouping of utilitarian pieces by the noted Alabama folk potter. SOLD
	AMERICAN FOLK ART CHECKERBOARD Mid 19^th Century A double-sided handmade gameboard SOLD
	FOLK ART PAINTING - CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT CUMBERLAND GAP, ca. 1860’s Appears to be a Federal encampment with the overall image probably taken from Pinnacle Overlook. SOLD