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Automaton Doll

19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress, Bisque head, shoulders, and lower
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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Fabric

19th Century Articulated Automaton Doll
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated automaton doll We are proud to offer a highly collectable and rare
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

19th Century French Automaton
19th Century French Automaton
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Height 57cm, width
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Antique Early 1900s European Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Porcelain

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world
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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in GB
musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the hand moves to put
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20th Century French Edwardian Toys and Dolls

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Velvet

Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
19th century, with small defects due to age, ideal for collectors of automatons and antique dolls. each
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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

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Fabric

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
19th century Roullet et Decamps Automaton cow We are proud to offer a rare circa 1880 automaton
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Toys

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Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare automaton pianist doll under a globe made by automaton repairer and
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Vintage 1950s French Musical Instruments

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrates the 1940 edition of Histoire de l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he
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20th Century Abstract Prints

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Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrates the 1940 edition of Histoire de l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrates the 1940 edition of Histoire de l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. Historians of
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. Historians of
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. Historians of
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. Historians of
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrates the 1940 edition of Histoire de l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he
Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. Historians of
Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

German Surrealist Hans Bellmer Etching Engraving Print Cecile Reims Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrates the 1940 edition of Histoire de l’œil, and the life-sized female sculpture mannequin dolls he
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20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Louis XV Style Kingwood Bureau de Dame by Alphonse Giroux et Cie
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Montreal, QC
automaton of a violin player seated on a barrel and a lavishly detailed lifelike doll wearing a regal gown
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Secretaires

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Bronze

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly named Edwood. With its original stick and platform ...
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine, Paint

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Iron

Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original Lenci Doll from 1980s. The doll was purchased from the Nurnberg toy fair in 1996 and...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Wool

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy f...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Rare Antique Wooden Child's Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, b...
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Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Organic Material

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Antique 19th Century CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig Bisque Composite Girl Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German bisque head doll by CM Bergmann with composite body and articulated jointed limbs, sleep eyes, marked “CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig 12” on the back of the neck and dress...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Pine

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy i...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art Figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th Century example of an English double helmet policeman figure. Made from pine and detai...
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Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Toys

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Pine

Automata, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The top flue of the fire place is the place where drop the weight coin shape. An interna...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Antiquities

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Metal, Brass, Tin

Automata, Italy, 1850
Automata, Italy, 1850
H 21.5 in W 12.2 in D 14.5 in

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Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular Handmade collectible curiosity articulated wooden stationary automaton doll. Intricate
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

Primitive Automaton Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
This doll has a face only a mother could love. The disproportions are almost comical and can fall
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20th Century Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

Primitive Automaton Doll
Primitive Automaton Doll
H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Hand Made German Automaton Doll Figures
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.
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Antique 19th Century German Toys

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Metal

Automaton Texas Cowboy Doll Playing Drum, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s vintage automaton of a Texas cowboy doll playing drum. Mechanical cowboy doll, moving doll
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Mid-20th Century European Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Felt, Plastic

19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a true treasure for seasoned doll collectors! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet & Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper, Feathers

French Walking Peacock Automaton
French Walking Peacock Automaton
H 6.25 in W 12 in L 6.25 in
French Walking Peacock Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company Roullet et
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Antique 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Feathers

French Walking Peacock Automaton
French Walking Peacock Automaton
H 22.5 in W 27 in L 22.5 in
Unusual Automaton Music Box Ballerina
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual automaton music box ballerina, working mechanics, articulated side to side and glowing
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Early 20th Century Belgian Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Plaster

Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure
Located in London, GB
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork
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Antique Early 1900s French Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Composition

Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Metal

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
Located in Savannah, GA
The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from
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Antique 1890s German British Colonial Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Working Baby Doll Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century automaton figure We are proud to offer a fully working one off automaton figure
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Composition

Coin-up Musical Station Box with 3 dancing dolls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Large station music box with 3 dancing dolls. This music box was probably made by Ullman at the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Coin-up Musical Station Box with 3 dancing dolls
Coin-up Musical Station Box with 3 dancing dolls
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is a treasure for doll collector! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Porcelain

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

19th Century "Classroom" Automaton G.A. Schwarz, PA, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century "Classroom" Automaton G.A. Schwarz, PA, circa 1880 Measures: 17" wide x 11" deep x
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Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Wood

Lithographed Tinplate Automaton 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace'
Located in London, GB
A small and unusual lithographed tinplate automaton - 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
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Vintage 1930s German Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
a hand-painted landscape on the back panel and three dolls depicting three girls in festive attire
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Early 20th Century German Bohemian Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown, c.1895-1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
. Roullet et Decamps produced an automaton version in the same period as this with a movement playing a
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Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Composition

Large Mid-20thC Painted Papier-Mâché Nodding Elephant, c.1940-60
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
on wheels also. There were also instances where they were electrically operated automaton for shop
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Vintage 1950s English High Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Mechanical Doll with Music Box by Bru, Late 19th Century
By Bru
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This original mechanical doll (automaton) was made by Bru, a french company, at the end of the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys

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Metal

Vintage Sand Toy and Music Box Automaton Featuring High Wire Aerialists
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a sand-powered acrobatic automaton. When the box is rotated and set down, the sand turns a
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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

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Glass, Cardboard

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Automaton Doll For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the automaton doll you’re looking for. Each automaton doll for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, ceramic and porcelain. There are many kinds of the automaton doll you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An automaton doll, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made automaton doll has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roullet & Decamps are consistently popular.

How Much is a Automaton Doll?

The average selling price for an automaton doll at 1stDibs is $1,964, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.