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19th Century Puppet

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

$2,042

H 12 in W 5 in D 2 in

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

Located in London, GB

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th

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Antique 1820s French Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Paper

19th Century Painting  Puppet theatre
19th Century Painting  Puppet theatre

19th Century Painting Puppet theatre

By Paul Louis Martin des Amoignes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

) French painter 19th-20th century Painter of landscapes, portraits, Genre scenes Born in Saint-Benin

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1880s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand

Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand. Simple puppet head of a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet
Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet

Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a Nineteenth Century antique Chinese ceremonial Parade Costume. Note the extra large scale

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and F...

Materials

Bentwood

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign
Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign

Burmese 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Puppet Show Sign

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese hand-carved wooden puppet show sign from the 19th century, with red and black painted

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette
19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette

Located in London, GB

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an

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Antique 1870s Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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'

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

Materials

Textile, Pine

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century
Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

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H 29.14 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in

Decorative Indonesian Shadow Puppet on Finely Carved Horn Rods, 19th Century

Located in Faversham, GB

, 19th century. Additional information: Measures: H 74 cm (H 18.5 inches). W 31 cm (W 12.2 inches).

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Candelabras

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet

Located in Atlanta, GA

ornaments. These puppets were used in the early 20th century puppet versions of traditional Chinese opera

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Indonesian shadow puppet/Wayang kulit, 19th century Wayang kulit, or Indonesian shadow puppets are

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19th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

$2,070 / set

H 27 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved and lacquered puppet show signs from the 19th

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860
Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860

Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

European audiences during the 19th century, they provided a vivid window into the culture of the Dutch East

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

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Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets
Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

Exceptionally Rare Pair of 19th Century English Hand Puppets

Located in West Sussex, GB

A pair of carved and poly-chromed English hand Puppets in excellent condition, one with red hair

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Primitives

Rare 19th Century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte Rod Puppet
Rare 19th Century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte Rod Puppet

Rare 19th Century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte Rod Puppet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A great early 19th century Sicilian Commedia dell'arte rod puppet. Carved and polychrome painted

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures

3 Chinese Puppet Heads
3 Chinese Puppet Heads

3 Chinese Puppet Heads

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H 21.5 in

3 Chinese Puppet Heads

Located in Atlanta, GA

3 individual Chinese Puppet Heads made of wood and hand painted. The tall one measures 21 1/2" H

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Rare Pair of Antique Vietnamese Puppets 19th Century under Antique Glass Dome
Rare Pair of Antique Vietnamese Puppets 19th Century under Antique Glass Dome

Rare Pair of Antique Vietnamese Puppets 19th Century under Antique Glass Dome

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

This rare pair of antique puppets is made in Vietnam during the 19th century. They were used in

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Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Carved & Painted Wood Puppet
Chinese Carved & Painted Wood Puppet

Chinese Carved & Painted Wood Puppet

Located in Seattle, WA

Large Chinese puppet carved of wood and with articulating arms, legs, elbows and knees. Puppets

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt 19th Century, No 1
Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt 19th Century, No 1

Chinese Head from a Puppet in the Form of a Buddhist Arhatt 19th Century, No 1

Located in Eltville, DE

Fine carved Chinese head puppet in the form of a Buddhist arhatt mounted on a wooden base, 19th

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Puppet Model
19th Century Puppet Model

19th Century Puppet Model

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H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in

19th Century Puppet Model

Located in London, GB

19th century English puppet model. Original paint. Lacking strings but they can be replaced

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 26 in W 7 in D 3 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 33 in W 8 in L 33 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pine

Large Sicilian Puppet, 19th Century
Large Sicilian Puppet, 19th Century

Large Sicilian Puppet, 19th Century

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H 53 in W 17 in D 9 in

Large Sicilian Puppet, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A very unusual 19th century Sicilian puppet from the "Opera di Puppi", circa 1860

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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century
Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century

Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Both have articulated wood bodies, carved wood heads and are

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 32 in W 8 in L 32 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th

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Antique 1880s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

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H 18 in W 8 in D 4 in

19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese opera marionette puppet with finely carved and painted face, with silk

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Charming 19th Century Italian Marionette Puppet
Charming 19th Century Italian Marionette Puppet

Charming 19th Century Italian Marionette Puppet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early Italian Marionette Puppet

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Opera Puppet Theatre
Late 19th Century French Opera Puppet Theatre

Late 19th Century French Opera Puppet Theatre

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H 25.2 in W 23.23 in D 14.18 in

Late 19th Century French Opera Puppet Theatre

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderfully evocative French paper puppet theatre, circa 1890, constructed of wood with original

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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys

19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet
19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet

19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet

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H 8 in W 14 in D 3 in

19th Century Folk Art Dog Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Folk Art dog puppet We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved folk-art

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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads
Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads

Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

Late 19th Century Pine Puppet Heads

Located in London, GB

Late 19th Century pine puppet heads A wonderful set of four hand carved pine Italian marionette

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

Italian Puppet
Italian Puppet

Italian Puppet

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H 62.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Italian Puppet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Italian Puppet mounted on stand

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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Late 19th Century Lithograph French Pine Puppet
Late 19th Century Lithograph French Pine Puppet

Late 19th Century Lithograph French Pine Puppet

Located in London, GB

Late – 19th century lithograph French pine puppet A rare example of a late- 19th century hand

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine, Paper

Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets
Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets

Late 19th Century Wooden Indian Marionette Puppets

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century wooden Indian marionette puppets We are proud to offer a wonderfully aged late

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head
19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head A deeply patinated fruit wood late 19th Century glass

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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Toys

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy
19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy

19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A full size travelling puppet theater, of wooden construction with gesso finish. These were often

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Softwood, Paper

19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll
19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll

19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll

Located in London, GB

Quite simply an amazing mid-19th century museum quality puppet doll, handstitched silk puerto frill

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Antique 1850s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Fabric

Thai Puppet Heads
Thai Puppet Heads

Thai Puppet Heads

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H 11.75 in Dm 4 in

Thai Puppet Heads

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3 Thai Puppet Heads on stands. Original hand painting.

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Antique 19th Century Thai More Folk Art

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground
19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Donkey Puppets Circus Fairground

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th century presenting shortened versions of London's latest popular entertainment from melodramas and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

String, Pine

Puppet Heads on a Stand
Puppet Heads on a Stand

Puppet Heads on a Stand

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H 11 in W 3 in D 3 in

Puppet Heads on a Stand

Located in New York, NY

Six individually carved and decorated Thai Wood Puppet Heads on metal stands.

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Antique 19th Century Thai More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa
Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa

Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using water buffalo hide. This

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19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet
Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet

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H 39.25 in W 32 in D 11.5 in

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

century. Using marionette puppets controlled by strings, master puppeteers created the illusion of

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

19thC Italian Horse Puppet
19thC Italian Horse Puppet

19thC Italian Horse Puppet

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H 24 in W 23 in D 14 in

19thC Italian Horse Puppet

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual and rare decorative table top statue of a horse. Originally it was a puppet.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A collection of Thai puppet heads on stands.
A collection of Thai puppet heads on stands.

A collection of Thai puppet heads on stands.

Located in New York, NY

A collection of Thai puppet heads on stands. Different sizes available.

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Antique 19th Century Thai More Folk Art

Collection of  two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.
Collection of  two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Collection of two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare untouched examples of hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, French in origin

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Collection of  two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.
Collection of  two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Collection of two 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare untouched examples of hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, French in origin

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Collection of  three 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.
Collection of  three 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Collection of three 19th C French Glove Puppets in original condition.

Located in Leuven , BE

Rare untouched examples of hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, French in origin

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head
Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head

Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head

Located in Austin, TX

-1868), early 19th century or earlier. Carved from keyaki (elm) wood, as if moving and undulating. The

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head
Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head

Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head

Located in Stockbridge, GB

with glass eyes. Believed to be from the 19th century. It would have been used for a puppet show or

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head
Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head

Rustic Antique Wooden Carved Burmese Puppet Head

Located in Stockbridge, GB

with glass eyes. Believed to be from the 19th century. It would have been used for a puppet show or

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Masks

Materials

Teak

Remarkable Collection of 3 Rare Artfully Handmade  Large Puppet Marionettes
Remarkable Collection of 3 Rare Artfully Handmade  Large Puppet Marionettes

Remarkable Collection of 3 Rare Artfully Handmade Large Puppet Marionettes

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of three amazing rare artfully handmade 19th century marionettes from a theatre house in

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Rope, Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Large "Knight" Marionettes
Pair of Antique Italian Large "Knight" Marionettes

Pair of Antique Italian Large "Knight" Marionettes

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of 19th century Italian puppets dressed as Knights with metal armor, red feathers and hand

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829

Located in PARIS, FR

intellectual circles of the end of the 19th century. Shadow puppets, with their subtle play of light and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century, Italian Puppet
19th Century, Italian Puppet

19th Century, Italian Puppet

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H 23 in W 7 in D 2 in

19th Century, Italian Puppet

Located in Doylestown, PA

A 19th century, Italian marionette puppet of a peasant woman in carved and painted wood with period

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th Century, Italian Puppet
19th Century, Italian Puppet

19th Century, Italian Puppet

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H 20 in W 6 in D 2 in

19th Century, Italian Puppet

Located in Doylestown, PA

A 19th century, Italian marionette puppet of a peasant woman in carved and painted wood with period

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet
19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

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H 11 in W 6 in D 2 in

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century terracotta orpah puppet We are proud to offer a 19th century terracotta Orpah

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Antique 1890s Chinese Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Terracotta, Silk, Wood

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater
Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

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H 17.52 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous and extremely rare small puppet opera theater with great color and its curtain, As

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Italian Knights Templar Marionette Puppet
19th Century Italian Knights Templar Marionette Puppet

19th Century Italian Knights Templar Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th Century Italian Knights Templar Marionette Puppet A wonderful untouched example of a mid

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Late 19th Century Wood Carved Mr Punch Puppet
Late 19th Century Wood Carved Mr Punch Puppet

Late 19th Century Wood Carved Mr Punch Puppet

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H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Late 19th Century Wood Carved Mr Punch Puppet

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century Mr Punch puppet, carved wood, original paint and original glass eyes. Fabulous

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Antique Late 19th Century English Carnival Art

Collection of Four 19th Century Chinese Hand-Puppets
Collection of Four 19th Century Chinese Hand-Puppets

Collection of Four 19th Century Chinese Hand-Puppets

Located in Doylestown, PA

A wonderful collection of four Chinese hand-puppets with ceramic and carved wood heads and hands

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Knight in Armor Puppet from Jamie Wyeth's Collection
19th Century Knight in Armor Puppet from Jamie Wyeth's Collection

19th Century Knight in Armor Puppet from Jamie Wyeth's Collection

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Puppet with carved wooden head and hands outfitted in gorgeous lacquered brass and orange and gold

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Trick Skeleton Puppets Circus Fairground
19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Trick Skeleton Puppets Circus Fairground

19th Century Tiller & Clowes Marionette Trick Skeleton Puppets Circus Fairground

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th century presenting shortened versions of London's latest popular entertainment from melodramas and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

String, 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'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

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'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

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'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

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'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

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'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

Antique Marionette Puppet from Burma
Antique Marionette Puppet from Burma

Antique Marionette Puppet from Burma

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H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Antique Marionette Puppet from Burma

Located in Langweer, NL

High quality, original marionette puppet from Burma. The tradition, which was founded in the late

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of a Chinese Puppet Show
Antique Print of a Chinese Puppet Show

Antique Print of a Chinese Puppet Show

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H 11.42 in W 8.94 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Chinese Puppet Show

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Les Marionnettes'. Original old print of a Chinese puppet show. This print

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

$1,650 / set

H 10 in W 18 in D 6 in

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

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India

Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed ...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener
1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

1940's Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets The Turnip's, Scarecrow & Gardener

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming collection of hand crafted puppets by John Carr, (William & His Turnips) depicting a scare crow, a gardener with a hoe and 12 turnips. Developed in the early part of th...

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Mid-20th Century English Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it ...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century French Automaton
19th Century French Automaton

19th Century French Automaton

$2,500

H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

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. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelai...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

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

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette

Antique French Marionette

$475

H 14.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Antique French Marionette

Located in Houston, TX

We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

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

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 Sicilian marionette knight puppet/marionette. Still wearing all in brass armour and si...

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Antique 1880s Italian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Brass

Taxidermy Pig
Taxidermy Pig

Taxidermy Pig

$3,000

H 22 in W 26 in D 26 in

Taxidermy Pig

Located in New York, NY

This pig shoulder mount taxidermy is a unique and impressive addition to any collection. The mount captures the essence of this common farm animal, with its distinct snout, large ear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century English Jig Doll A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcraf...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Toys

Materials

Leather, Pine, Paint

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure

Located in London, GB

19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...

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Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century
Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century

Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An extraordinary and exceptional museum-quality set of twenty four unique handcrafted Marionette puppet heads, Bergamo, Italy, 19th Century. Hanging height of between 85cm and 1...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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19th Century Puppet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century puppet for your home. Each 19th century puppet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century puppet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 19th century puppet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century puppet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Louis Martin des Amoignes produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Puppet?

Prices for a 19th century puppet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $6,130, while the average can fetch as much as $1,108.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.