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Antique Chinese Dolls

Chinese Doll, 19th century, handmade, from a famous collection in the U.K.
Located in Central England, GB
This superb large decorative doll like figure is a rare and well provenanced piece. it was once
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
$258 Sale Price
29% Off
H 23 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
$258 Sale Price
29% Off
H 22 in W 6 in D 3 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
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Textile, Wood, Paint

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Antique Doll House Miniature Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman. A
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Textile, Pine, Paper

The Race
By William John Hennessy
Located in New York, NY
outfit and china doll complexion suggest a link. The children in the picture are all appropriately
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19th Century American Realist Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Race
The Race
$125,000
H 18 in W 24.25 in

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Emperor and Empress Dolls
Located in Milton, DE
. I purchased these dolls for a showhouse that I did in Montclair Nj in the 90's. They were a
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls

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Fabric

Antique Emperor and Empress Dolls
Emperor and Empress Dolls
H 16 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique 1850s German China Doll Victorian Dress Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique china doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a blue Victorian outfit; head and
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1850s Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Leather, Porcelain, Fabric

Rare Bone China/Ceramic Victorian Articulated Child Jester Doll
Located in London, GB
A rare bone China/ceramic Victorian articulated child jester doll We are proud to offer a one-off
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique 19th Century German China Head Doll & Stand Lace Dress Rose
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century German china head doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a well kept
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Era Kling 189-6 China Head Girl Doll Germany Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880s Kling china head doll marked “Germany 189-6” on back of shoulders, with black hair
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1880s Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Leather, Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Chinese Nude Warrior Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese nude warrior figure. Measure: 23" H.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Terracotta

Antique Chinese Nude Warrior Figure
Antique Chinese Nude Warrior Figure
H 23 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Wooden Toy Horse, 19th Century ON SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique wooden toy horse. COMPLIMENTARY SHIPPING WORLDWIDE
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19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early Chinese Character Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early 13" character doll. I think the head, hands and feet are made of a red clay
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Fabric, Clay

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Orange 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
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red 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
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage 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
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

German Jugendstil Cupboard / Vitrine in Pine with Original Period Glass, c. 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
cabinet works beautifully to house a collection of china, books or a favorite doll collection. Would also
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19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Chinese Dolls

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 antique Chinese dolls, from the Qing Dynasty. These dolls were handcrafted in the Chaozhou
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Brass

Doll’s House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A doll’s house miniature Chinese porcelain teapot, Kangxi period 5.5 cm high A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silver

Dolls House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A dolls house miniature Chinese porcelain Teapot, Kangxi period 4,5 cm high A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silver

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese Puppet Theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Wood

Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Locking Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls

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Leather, Bakelite

Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Carved & Polychrome Painted Wood Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is unsigned and documentation shows it to have originated from China and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls

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Bakelite, Softwood

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike. In good working order This vintage style wind-up toy is made of beautify printed tin. Use the key to wind up the colorfully...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet
Located in London, GB
been placed to animate the figure. Size in inches approx.: H 11” x W 6” x D 2” Origin: China
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1890s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Terracotta, Silk, Wood

"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
By Ive's Corporation
Located in Incline Village, NV
once with a couple of china head dolls. Both times incomplete. China head dolls were glossy and date
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Iron

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ladies medicine doll, 19th century. with stand: 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 1
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19th Century Antique Chinese Dolls

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Bone

Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare set of four Chinese 19th-20th century Henan Opera dolls. The beautifully carved
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, White Silk Robe, Red 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
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

Set of Three Antique Chinese Dolls
Located in Sarasota, FL
This collectionsof Chinese dolls is very interesting all hand carved and hand painted. 1) The
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Gold Leaf

Set of Three Antique Chinese Dolls
Set of Three Antique Chinese Dolls
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Set of Eleven Silk and Paper Chinese Figure Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous set of handmade silk and paper dolls. Each is handmade from paper and dressed in silk
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Paper, Ink

A Pair of Large Silk and Paper Chinese Figure Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of Chinese paper and silk doll figures. The figures are exquisitely dressed, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silk, Paper, Ink

1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
them. I will package this like a china doll to insure safe arrival. I ship on Wednesdays, please keep
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls

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Sterling Silver

Make-do Charlotte
Located in New York, NY
A china painted ceramic doll bust with mend of putty and string.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Chinese Dolls

Make-do Charlotte
Make-do Charlotte
H 8 in W 7 in D 4 in
Portrait of Silent Film Star Sue Carol with Boudoir Doll
By Henry Clive
Located in Minneapolis, MN
magazine the artist frequently worked for. The artist employed the motif of the china doll for many of his
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1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls

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Masonite, Oil

Antique Distressed Chinese Opera Doll Silk Robe
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique Chinese opera doll. Plain silk robe, wire stand attached to shoes. Wire armature
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Gray Book" List Case: Various I will package the watch like a china doll to insure its safe
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls

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Sterling Silver

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Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
China, 1940s-1960s Folding screen or room divider in black lacquer with hand painted decoration. Chic and functional chinoiserie piece. Each side of the screen has a different design...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider
Chinoiserie Folding Screen or Room Divider
$940
H 72 in W 47.99 in D 12 in
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Antique Chinese Dolls

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Leather

De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
$1,800
H 12 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian 19th Century Ningyo doll. Great addition to your Asian inspired interiors and table tops.
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Chinese Dolls

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Cotton

Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
$800
H 13 in W 7 in D 9 in
Fine Antique Classical Nude Draped in Robes Dancing with Dog Gold Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, 19th century Title: Classical nude draped in robes with dancing dog. The work looks as though it might have been a ceiling piece study or for a fresc...
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Chinese Dolls

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Oil, Canvas

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Dolls

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Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
$33,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Dolls

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chinese Dolls

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Mahogany, Glass

Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
Hermes Hermy The Horse small plush toy 100% authentic. The outside is 100% acrylic, while the inside is 100% polyester, as shown on the label. The horse’s hair, in brown color, is ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Acrylic

Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse
Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse
$869
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Tibetan Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage tibetan headdress: Measures: 8" x 10" x H 23". Weighs 10 LBS.
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20th Century Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Tibetan Headdress
Vintage Tibetan Headdress
$3,000
H 23 in W 10 in D 8 in
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
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Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Chinese Dolls

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Mahogany

Antique Oriental Silver Handle Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique oriental ladies silver handled walking stick, circa 1880 in date   The striking stick features an ornate silver Crutch handle featuring profusely embossed...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Dolls

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Silver

Pair of Derby Mansion House Dwarf Figures porcelain, 19th Century
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a pair of Derby Porcelain "Mansion House" Dwarfs or "Grotesque Punches" both with incised model numbers and dating to the 19th century. Both figures, male and female are m...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Dolls

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Porcelain

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Chinese Dolls

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Walnut, Burl

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
$7,148
H 67.33 in W 69.69 in D 84.65 in
Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese theatre headdress: Measures: 8" x 7.5" x 13".
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20th Century Antique Chinese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress
Vintage Chinese Theatre Headdress
$2,800
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Lighted Triple Bookcase, 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival lighted triple bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front d...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls

Materials

Brass

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Chinese Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

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Antique Chinese Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Chinese dolls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and paint. Antique Chinese dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art antique Chinese dolls are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Chinese Dolls?

Prices for antique Chinese dolls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Chinese dolls begin at $75 and can go as high as $7,842, while the average can fetch as much as $495.
Questions About Antique Chinese Dolls
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

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  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum