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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
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
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
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
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
H 32 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
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
H 42.33 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
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
H 41.34 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
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
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
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
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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
H 18 in W 8 in D 4 in
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
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
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
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
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
H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
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
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
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
H 20 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in
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
H 42.91 in W 22.83 in D 0.98 in
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
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 21.66 in
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
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
H 19.49 in W 14.38 in D 0.04 in
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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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It 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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- What is a pincushion doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a geisha doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geisha 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.
- What is a Kewpie doll worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
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- What is a Santos cage doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What do kachina dolls symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kachina 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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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- Are Kewpie dolls valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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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