Folk antique stone books

Designed as an ancient sculptural fragment, this irregular natural slate slab measures 9. Carved stone books are a fascinating and unusual form of american folk art, which, loosely defined, is traditional artistic expression lavished on common utilitarian objects. Six folk art carved stone books nov 24, 2019 forsythes. The story, which involves a blacksmith selling his soul in a pact with the devil in order to gain supernatural ability, then tricking the evil power, is not so well known today, but its theme of a. A wide selection of over 20,000 vintage and antique books for sale by reputable merchants at. Reclining nude stone carving american primitive gallery. Unlike many of the objects now considered folk art, stone books were not intended for any sig. Blooks antique objects that simulate books for other purposes are a growing field of interest for collectors. You may set up alerts by area zip and radius, keywords, and by company. Antique game boards, backgammon boards, gameboards. Jan 28, 20 antique folk art dated 1901 carved stone book ebay. Online antique and collectibles mall over a halfmillion vintage antiques and collectible items for sale online. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

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Fairytales much older than previously thought, say. Was pictured in american folk art in wood, metal and stone by jean lippman. This charming shirred rug forerunner of the ever popular hooked rug measures 36 x 23 and depicts pootsie. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. American stone books is a website dedicated to displaying ian berkes collection of stone books. Antique and vintage antiquities 304 for sale at 1stdibs. Antique wooden folk art windmill and horse sculpture and carving, usa. Antique folk art carved turtle anonymous, 19th century, entire view 1. Antique nineteenth century folk art handcarved stone book emblazoned with the masonic symbol of the square and compasses. A redriding hood story from china by ed young, cinderella, or the little glass slipper by marcia brown, it. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Lots of wear and tear the worst of it is shown on the last 2 photos but basically stable. Vintage old antique school book readers lot 10 19011946 variety illustrations. Antique american stoneware american antiques, folk art.

Ian berke collection american stone books carved stone books are a fascinating and unusual form of american folk. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Vintage stone carving slate irish folk art celtic warrior book kells. Antique folk art sculpture jesus on road to golgotha or. Vintage set of 12 shakespeare miniature books midget classics used see. Early 20th century guatemalan stone matate, or piedra. Antique american folk art shirred rug of dog named pootsie. Browse through our huge selection of antiques and collectibles for sale. One has to smile at the thought of a dog named pootsie. Unlike many of the objects now considered folk art, stone books were not.

We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. Vintage folk art carved and painted bird, attributed to bernier, sacobiddeford, maine active circa 1930s.

Galleries kachinas pottery jewelry weavings baskets folk art. Made from untreated wood pulp, the pages in these books release acids that yellow and deteriorate the paper. They were given as tokens of affection, and the most interesting have inscriptions and carving. Folk artist mitch michener stone house antiques center. Sign up for the email notifications and we will let you know about sales in your area. Aarne anton has been a passionate collector and dealer of contemporary art and antique folk art for over 40 years. The book untitled structures the art of jj cromer is still on weasels top ten art. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. There are sprayon products you can use at home, although taking antique books. Antique modern stonecutting masonry book illustrated. Collecting books that are just covers the new york times.

Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Much of our stock, including the furniture, irish chairs, or the old peasant furniture from europe could be described as folk art though it is. Chinese fables and folk stories 1908 by mary hayes davis. Antique carved cats, lions, small birds, bears, carved animals. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. Antique modern stonecutting masonry book illustrated actual foldout plans 1896.

Jewelry native american art items, southwest kachinas. Elementary school textbooks 19001949 for sale ebay. Recently acquired from old ohio antique primitive estate comes this wonderful antique folk art carved marble or stone limestone bible book. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Shop antiquities and other folk, tribal and outsider art from the worlds best furniture dealers. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. Browse thousands of unique items and make an offer on the perfect piece today. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Love by billy jacobs 9x21 primitive photography antique jug crock folk art.

Our longevity can be atributed to the blending of firsthand knowledge of all things russian together with an american connoisseur perspective and business expertise. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Folk artist mitch michener, bucks county folk art, folk art carved birds, wooden art birds, carved wooden birds, signed carved birds, signed wooden birds, bucks county art birds, folk art new hope, folk art bucks county, folk art lambertville. Bottom has bible incised on spine as well as incised pages to edges. It is free and only takes a few seconds to sign up. American stone books maine antique digest stay safe and healthy. Antique russian world in stories for kids by vakhterovs 1927. Found on the bookshelf of a noted local atlanta music aficionado, this fantastic hand.

Antique bibleold stone biblerare folk art carved bibleold marble. Check out our antique folk art selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our art objects shops. Please pm for more info and thank you for viewing my stone book listing. Autumn moon by billy jacobs 16x20 full moon fall pumpkins stone house country primitive folk art framed print picture. Antique folk art dated 1901 carved stone book ebay. Shop stone folk art and other stone furniture from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. Antique native american buffalo hide robe rare plains indian mid 1800s folk art great original and very graphic red, white and blue sun decoration. Make offer chinese fables and folk stories 1908 by mary hayes davis. Below you will find our assorted categories of antiques and unique gifts. To all my early prim, stone books, and americana folk art collectors being offered is an early to mid 1800s joined pair of limestone carved books.