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Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight A mid to late 19th Century hand carved
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Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

H 45 in W 11 in D 7 in
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild A mid to late 19th Century hand carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Folk Art Toys

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

H 50 in W 13 in D 9 in
A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Sicilian Marionette head depicting a Saracene, it's a part of " Opera dei Pupi " inspired by The
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Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette
A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette

A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette

H 15.75 in Dm 6.3 in
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s

H 45.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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Textile, Pine

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

H 37.41 in Dm 9.06 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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Large Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Sculpture of Spinario by Benedetto Boschetti
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large-scale and very finely modeled Grand Tour bronze sculpture after the Greco-Roman model of "Spinario" or the "Boy with Thorn" by Benedetto Boschetti. With a stunningly beaut...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Large Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Sculpture of Spinario by Benedetto Boschetti

Large Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Sculpture of Spinario by Benedetto Boschetti

H 19.75 in W 9.25 in D 13 in
Bronze Sculpture of Atalanta by the F. Barbedienne Foundry
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This beautiful 19th century grand-tour piece of the goddess Atalanta was created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry in Italy. The piece is hallmarked with F. Bernedienne Fondeur on...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze Sculpture of Atalanta by the F. Barbedienne Foundry
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Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork. If you look closely at the...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
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Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

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Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Spinario the Thorn Picker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A grand tour bronze sculpture of Spinario. Measures: Height: circa 8 1/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any rea...
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Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Spinario the Thorn Picker

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Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, , Piano / banjo
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Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, , Piano / banjo
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Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron chauffeur looks to be or...
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Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
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A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...
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Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
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"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Highly decorative Sicilian marionette or puppet soldier dressed in brocade jacket and patchwork
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Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure

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Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting
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19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero
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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

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19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

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19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
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19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'

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19th Century Sicilian Italian Marionette Folk Art Puppet 'Opera dei Pupi'
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Sicilian Marionettes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Sicilian marionettes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Sicilian marionettes — often made from fabric, textile and wood — can elevate any home. Sicilian marionettes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Sicilian marionettes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Sicilian Marionettes?

Prices for Sicilian marionettes start at $1,000 and top out at $3,800 with the average selling for $1,712.

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