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Peter Brubaker Carved Horses
Values for Vintage and Antique Folk Art
From decorative accessories to toys, folk art takes many shapes and forms. These antiques and collectibles were generally handmade by untrained artists in the classical sense, although techniques like whittling or carving used may have been passed on from generation to generation. Many times the origin is unknown, but these pieces tend to reflect the culture of the region where they were produced. This is one area of collecting where beauty and craftsmanship are subjective, and values can vary widely.
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Primitives Identification and Value Guide
Folk Art Dolls Spotted in Warrenton, Texas
Carved wooden horses by Peter Brubaker (1816 - 1898). Sold with letter providing provenance that the horses have been in the Ebling family for five generations. Minor age chips and cracks otherwise excellent.
Selling Price: $21,600 (Morphy Auctions - 2/12)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Carved Wooden Birds on Tree
Unsigned carved wooden folk art tree with 12 birds all intact but cat at bottom is missing one of his ears. Condition: excellent overall. Size 20" tall.
Selling Price: $230 (Morphy Auctions - 1.11)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Folk Art Civil War Soldier Doll Made from a Brush
Doll head and torso made from wooden brush. Hand-painted face. Right arm made from wooden spoon, left arm missing. Condition: very good. Size: 20" tall.
Selling Price: $230 (Morphy Auctions - 5/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Wooden Elephant Pull Toy
Wooden elephant with dimensional ears, hooda with art deco design and bone tusks. Mark on bottom: BF 12/15/27. Condition: very good. Size: 21" W x 16" tall.
Selling price: $460 (Morphy Auctions - 10/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Black Americana Balancing Toy
Made of wood. Depicts African American figure holding a balancing beam on pedestal with multicolored paint. Condition: very good to excellent. Size: 10".
Selling price: $143.75 (Morphy Auctions - 5/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Folk Art Cloth Doll
Cloth doll with oil painted life-like features. Wearing original handmade clothes. Condition: very good. Size: 22" tall.
Selling price: $1,150 (Morphy Auctions - 10/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Folk Art Model of Log Cabin
Includes eight figures of men, one child, a pig, a dog, and birds. Loss to shingles and minor losses to carved figures. Size: 19" x 21 - 1/2"
Selling price: $805 (Morphy Auctions - 11/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Folk Art Teddy Roosevelt Ship
One of the White Fleet ships Teddy Roosevelt sailed around the world after the Spanish American War. Glass case included. Excellent condition. Size: 25" x 39".
Selling price: $1,265 (Morphy Auctions - 12/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Child's Primitive Folk Art Sled
Painted scene reminescent of early 1900s postcard art. All original with unreadable paper label. Condition: very good to excellent. Size: 36" long.
Selling price: $1,150 (Morphy Auctions - 5/08)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.
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Wooden Folk Art Open Wagon by Baine
Open wagon with three people and two horses. Marked "Baine" on the wooden platform. Nice detail. Condition: Very good to excellent. Size: 26" long.
Selling Price: $540 (Morphy Auctions - 6/12)
Note: Selling price does not include buyer's premium.