However, with renewed passion for our heritage, American art and decorative art, including such items as weathervanes, is now becoming extremely popular and, as a result, prices are going up dramatically. Good quality pictorial quilts are now very hard to find and highly collectible, as are pieced quilts in intricate geometric patterns. In fact, the finest examples are considered by far the most desirable and among the most expensive pieces of old American folk sculpture available today auctioning between $10,000 and $20,000. As well as carving, all woodwork, particularly wood furniture, is a fascinating example of American folk art. read more

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