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Antique Carved Thai Burmese Ramayana Warrior Folk Art Marionette Puppet Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique carved Thai Burmese Ramayana Warrior marionette string puppet. Hand made from wood
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

20th Century String Puppet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are
Category

Early 20th Century European Expressionist Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

20th Century String Puppet
20th Century String Puppet
H 32.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
H 22 in W 6 in D 3 in
Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Toys and Dolls

Materials

Linen

Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
H 8 in W 5 in D 0.02 in
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
H 23 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English folk art puppet figure We share what we love, and we love this early
Category

Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head. Creepy indeed, is this early to mid
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
dolls, but luxury goods, toys, puppets and household wares, including decorative ceramics that were sold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wool

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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of vintage opera puppets. An Oriental, painted hardwood figure, dating to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
puppet heads, Bergamo, Italy, 19th Century. Hanging height of between 85cm and 105cm. The carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

9 Antique & Vintage Miniature Stuffed Animals Mostly Steiff
By Steiff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dog (Tag Attached). 7) Steiff Skunk (No tag). 8) Steiff Tiger (No tag). 9) Steiff Rabbit Hand puppet
Category

Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
& Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figures. It operates as
Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette
H 14.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette
H 14.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, hand carved pine articulated
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
puppets to his Spring 2021 Show. Condition In Brand New Condition - Only taken out of the box to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
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H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 10.63 in
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing. Made from carved
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

Puppet Doll Molds from Burma, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Puppet doll molds from Burma, early 20th century The enigmatic faces of this unusual pair of
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

20th Century Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

PATCH NYC colourful wood puppet doll charm necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PATCH NYC colourful wood puppet doll charm necklace Reference: ANWU/A00294 Brand: Patch NYC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment/ robe with a dragon symbol. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Kasper, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Kasper, as good as new. Collector's item
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Hansel, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Hansel, as good as new. Collector's item
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Magician, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - magician, as good as new. Collector's item
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Gretel, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Gretel, as good as new. Collector's item
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - police officer, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist puppets / hand puppet - police officer, as good as new
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - indian woman, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet with legs - Indian woman, as good as new
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Textile

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
chests were used as doll and puppets coffer and children's toys. Great as a table top accessory, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Toyokuni
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorobei, a carver of dolls and puppets, including replicas of kabuki actors. At around 14, Toyokuni was
Category

Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
helmet and a white beard, the captivating, almost hypnotic look of the doll invites you to a puppet show
Category

Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Dolls - archival pigment print
By Sergiy Andreyev
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be an illusion, and the puppet master is someone else entirely. The nakedness of the woman and the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Located in London, GB
fireman puppet / Doll. Hand carved with some lovely naïve Folk Art detail including a brass helmet symbol
Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Cotton, Pine

Dolls - Original Oil Painting 48" x 36"
By Sergiy Andreyev
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the puppet master is someone else entirely. The nakedness of the woman and the elaborate costume of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Edo period's Hanging scroll Samurai players and child dancer
Located in Chiba, JP
seated samurais and a child actor on a go-game-board who plays a role of dancing small puppet as a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Monograph: Walking, Talking, Lying (hand signed and inscribed by Laurie Simmons)
By Laurie Simmons
Located in New York, NY
(primarily dolls, puppets, and other inanimate human-like entities) with living energy, suffusing synthetic
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Offset, Lithograph, Mixed Media, Ink

20th Century, Italian Sculpture by Helen König Scavini, Lenci Manufactory
By Helen Scavini, Lenci
Located in IT
of ideas for the development and realization of dolls and puppets, children’s furniture, and later
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
By Kinkozan
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the body of this small marvelous vase is painted with a scene of a puppet show vendor with his wood
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
“zurat khan” which means ‘handed-doll’ or ‘puppet’, used in local performances. Its songs were similar to
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture) [Michael and Christopher]
By Ralph Eugene Meatyard
Located in New York, NY
the ruins of war; the dolls, puppets, and children in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry; and the dwarves
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Agudiez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
physical and mechanical aspect of the puppets that are used on this side of the world, being a member of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Posters

Materials

Paper

Agudiez
Agudiez
H 47 in W 32 in D 1 in
Laurie Simmons Tourism: Chartres, 1985 Photography Nude
By Laurie Simmons
Located in Buffalo, NY
believable activities. Endowing dolls, puppets, and ventriloquist dummies with a very human sense of longing
Category

1980s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

C Print

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster by Mabel Lucie Attwell for Shredded Wheat
By Mabel Lucie Attwell
Located in London, GB
with bows in her plaited hair playing with her dolls, puppets, teddy bear and other toys, serving a
Category

Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Walter Midener "Contemplation" Seated Figure Clay Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Detroit, MI
Midener's daughter is the famous sculptor Wendy Froud who is an American doll-artist, sculptor, puppet-maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster By Mabel Lucie Attwell For Shredded Wheat
By Mabel Lucie Attwell
Located in London, GB
with bows in her plaited hair playing with her dolls, puppets, teddy bear and other toys, serving a
Category

1910s More Prints

Materials

Paper

It's Only Love and That is All
By Mary Manning
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
design, with additional studies in printmaking, jewelry-making, textile-weaving, and doll- and puppet
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Balancing Act # 6
By Mary Manning
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
design, with additional studies in printmaking, jewelry-making, textile-weaving, and doll- and puppet
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Cosmic Line # 6
By Mary Manning
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
, textile-weaving, and doll- and puppet-making. She pursued successful careers as a graphic designer and art
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Glass Onion
By Mary Manning
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
design, with additional studies in printmaking, jewellery, textile-weaving, and doll- and puppet-making
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Dolls And Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dolls and puppets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct dolls and puppets — often made from wood, fabric and textile — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of dolls and puppets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Dolls and puppets bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Walt Disney, Inuit and Milos Kasal each produced beautiful dolls and puppets that are worth considering.

How Much are Dolls And Puppets?

Prices for dolls and puppets start at $134 and top out at $6,283 with the average selling for $595.
Questions About Dolls And Puppets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Kachina dolls are called dolls because their size and shape makes them resemble dolls. However, the figurines produced by the Hopi indigenous people have spiritual meaning and are used for religious purposes not as toys. On 1stDibs, shop a range of kachina dolls.
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    A cage doll, also called a Santos doll, is a doll that was used to create an altar in the home, especially in areas that did not have their own priest. These European dolls often resemble a religious figure, like Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary or a saint. The body is typical of a doll, while the base is a frame that looks like a cage. Shop an array of vintage cage dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Akua'ba (also spelled Akwaba or Akuba) are wooden fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and the surrounding regions. These dolls are traditionally carried on the backs of young ladies who are trying to have a child or who want to ensure that the child they are carrying is attractive. Shop a variety of fertility dolls from 1stDibs.
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    A pincushion doll, or half doll, is a porcelain figurine from the late 19th century. The top half was a doll resembling a woman, and the bottom half was a pincushion made to look like her skirt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pincushion dolls from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geisha dolls are sculptural representations of geishas, which refers to a class of Japanese female entertainers. Geishas are women with training in various Japanese arts, including singing, dancing and poetry. They typically wear ornately decorated silk dresses and makeup that makes their faces appear very pale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A kewpie doll’s worth is determined by its size and material used. A 10-inch Kewpie with a bisque head, composition body, and glass eyes is worth $6,500 while a 20-inch doll is valued at $20,000. Many of the original, small-sized German-produced bisque Kewpies range from $200–$500. Check out the different Kewpie dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are legends and evidence of wind-up toys and sculptures dating back to antiquity, but modern wind-up dolls were being made in large quantities by the 19th century. Shop a collection of antique wind-up toys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Santos cage doll is a type of Santos doll that has a cage below the torso, while the torso and head are shaped like a doll. Santos dolls originated in the 17th and 18th centuries as carvings of saints, and are beloved by collectors worldwide today. Shop a collection of antique Santos cage dolls on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kachina dolls symbolize good health and prosperity. Giving one as a gift is a way of showing that you wish good things for a person. In addition, the Hopi believe they link physical and spiritual worlds. You'll find a range of kachina dolls on 1stDibs.
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    To identify Skookum dolls, first study their faces. The faces of the dolls always seem to look off to the side. Some have a label that says "Skookum Bully Good" on one foot. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted Skookum dolls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the term "kokeshi dolls” refers to Japanese dolls carved out of wood. Typically, the dolls depict men or women. You can easily identify them by their round heads and cylindrical armless bodies. On 1stDibs, find a range of kokeshi dolls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, some Kewpie dolls are valuable. Size and materials largely determine their value, with large dolls that feature bisque heads, composition bodies and glass eyes being those most highly sought after by collectors. The condition of a doll and its age will also impact how much it's worth. To get an estimate of the value of a particular doll, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a collection of Kewpie dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make their dolls, the Popovy sisters create molds and then fill them with a blend of polyurethane and porcelain. Then, they assemble the dolls, paint them by hand and apply hair made out of natural silk or wool. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Popovy Sisters art.
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    There are a wide array of different dolls made by the various tribes of Native American peoples. Some of the most well-known are the kachinas made by the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Shop an array of Native American dolls on 1stDibs.
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    Kachina dolls are often given as gifts of hope, abundance and wealth. Each Kachina has its own attributes and the dolls are meant to represent those characteristics. Find a collection of vintage and modern Kachina dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Vintage Barbie dolls can sell for up to $25,000 at auction. The most popular vintage Barbies are from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    What a Shirley Temple doll is worth depends on its age and condition. Shirley Temple dolls from 1957 sell for a lot more than Shirley Temple dolls from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The dolls from 1957 cost around $100 on average. The price difference is influenced by the size, outfit, condition, and whether or not the original packaging is still present. Find a range of antique and vintage toys on 1stDibs.