Antique Hand Puppets

Early 20th century articulated puppet we are proud to offer a wonderful example of an English Folk Art handmade fully articulated hand puppet.

Early 20th century hand crafted puppet We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th century hand carved French puppet, in the form of a clown.

Early 20th century hand carved puppet head Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 4” x D 4” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Aged Overview A charming and authentic ex...

His most important works include hand puppets, paintings and works of arts and crafts.

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century hand carved marionette Puppet form.

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th century hand carved marionette Puppet form.

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century hand carved marionette Puppet form.

Early 20th century clown puppet. A charming yet slightly creepy looking early 20th century hand crafted oversized puppet figure.

Early 20th century puppet heads Quirky and fun, these 2 odd pair of early to mid-20th century puppet heads show lots of character and natural age.

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

19th century Folk Art dog puppet We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved folk-art German puppet in the form of an articulated dog.

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

Late 19th century wooden Indian marionette puppets We are proud to offer a wonderfully aged late 19th century hand carved pine pair of Indian marionette puppets figures.

Antique Burmese Carved Puppet Head- B A decorative carved wood and painted Burmese puppet head with glass eyes. Believed to be from the 19th century. It would have been used for a p...

Antique Burmese Carved Puppet Head- A A decorative carved wood and painted Burmese puppet head with glass eyes. Believed to be from the 19th century. It would have been used for a p...

Early 20th century carved wooden devil puppet A nice untouched example of an early 20th century hand carved wooden puppet in the form of a devil.

Quite simply an amazing mid-19th century museum quality puppet doll, handstitched silk puerto frill style clothing, velour boots, lace finishing and hand carved/painted wooden head.

19th Century English Glass Eyes Puppet head A deeply patinated fruit wood late 19th Century glass eyed puppet head. With aged paint surface and remanence of old paper across the top...

Mr Punch is a pertinent character in the traditional British seaside hand-puppet show Punch and Judy. Mr Pulcinella Punch and his wife Judy re-enact comical Classic tales incorporati...

Made from hand carved pin, The base (handle) moves up and down to animate the puppets head.

Made from hand wood and found objects this is a highly decorative object.

Early 20th century puppet head A very cool and unique handmade puppet head in the form of a monkey.

Early 20th century Folk Art English Puppet Collection A charming set of seven hand made early 20th Century English folk art puppets.

Art Deco gilded bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Pierre Le Faguays, depicting a girl with puppets "Les Marionettes". Signature: Le Faguays

A fabulous Japanese mingei (Folk Art) carved pupped head in the form of a dragon. Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century or earlier. Carved from keyaki (elm) wood, as if moving ...

Early 20th century German Folk Art Punch and Judy puppets We are proud to offer a set of 4 handmade German Punch and Judy puppets, hand carved wooden heads and hand painted, stitche...

A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved and painting Tiller & Clowes donkey marionette circa 1880 in age. The piece would of been used in a large travelling show perform...

NAIVE CARVING HORSE MARIONETTE An extremely charming and charismatic depiction of a horse with an attractive paint job and real horse hair mane. This style of carving originated in...

Rare, very original, full set of twelve late 19th Century French Guignol puppets.  Hand carved painted heads and hand made traditional costumes.

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

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

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

Each puppet is made by hand, carved wooden head which are all hand painted, tailored cotton and velour material, some with lace trim.

The dancer was concealed under a large raffia costume, holding the puppet in one hand so that all was seen was the puppet heads.

Early 20th century pair of marionette dolls A charming pair of early 20th century hand carved pine puppets / Marionette doll figures.

Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure wearing a fur cap, brocade tunic, leather gloves and a mustard yellow velvet cape.

Collection of early 20th Century hand-crafted puppets We share what we love, and we love this collection of early to mid-20th Century hand carved/crafted puppets.

Puppet hand fragment, wood, Japanese, Meiji period.

19th century terracotta orpah puppet We are proud to offer a 19th century terracotta Orpah puppet, with carved wooden legs and hands, rotating terracotta head and mirrored glass h...

Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th century puppet opera...

Hand carved wooden head, hands and feet, with toleware armour and hand stitched clothing.

Created for Bunraku theatre, this Bunraku, known in Japan as a Ningyo Jorurui, depicts a samurai warrior. He is dressed in full kamishimo, with a kataginu and hakama of rich brocade ...

Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight. Made of handcarved and handpainted wood with handforged metal helmet. Manufactured...

The body is made from a hand carved section wooden box over stitched with fur.

The feet are made of wood, the hands are made of paper mache (?) and wire. The head is made of clay and signed by the artist on the neck.

This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...

The heads and hands of traditional Ningyo Joruri puppets are carved by specialists, while the bodies and costumes are often constructed by the puppeteers themselves.

The head is made composition, hands and feet are carved from wood. His clothes are hand-sewn.

The head is made of wood and composition, hands and feet are carved from wood. His clothes are hand-sewn.

Decorative Indonesian shadow puppet from the island of Java. A rare survivor with intricately handpainted leather hide. Sitting on finely carved horn rods, used by the puppeteer to m...

A wonderful piece of English Folk Art. A hand carved Tiller & Clowes trick skeleton marionette circa 1880 in age. The piece would of been used in a large travelling show performed by...

Group of Five Vintage Puppets. Newar People of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Early 20th Century. Mounted. Paper-mâché on a wooden base. Original clothing. All are mounted on metal sta...

Height was measured from foot to the end of the horns. The head, hands and feet are carved from linden wood. His clothes are hand-sewn.

Exquisite Set of 16 Antique Marionette Puppets. Early 20th century. A very rare and beautiful set of 16 antique marionette puppets.

Vintage puppet. Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, early 20th century. Mounted on a metal stand. Wood carved face. Original clothing. Condition: The overlying papier mâch...

For your consideration, a pair of antique Chinese carved wood panels, possibly from the Qing Dynasty or early 20th century, which may have originally functioned as decorative window ...

Relief made of carved and gilded wood, with applications in different materials. Some chip and repairs. Differences in shade. Wear due to age and use.

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor, si...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor, si...

This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 23" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...

This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...

18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in limited ed...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.

A charming Swedish Art Deco wall-mounted miniature curio cabinet, circa 1925, crafted in beautifully figured Chesnut veneer with an elegant stepped, ziggurat-inspired silhouette. Th...

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.

Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.

Meissen Rare Item: Candlestick with Gardener Figurines Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts Model Number R 185 Former's Number 13 Painte...