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Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French
Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Located in El Monte, CA

Parcel gilt border is of a rich gold with warm red undertone painting jester faces, curves and rosettes. Upholstered with elegant and chic striped silk fabric in fair condition.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Jester

Materials

Iron

Roman Carnival Horse Race & Festive Corso - 1820 Etching
Roman Carnival Horse Race & Festive Corso - 1820 Etching

Roman Carnival Horse Race & Festive Corso - 1820 Etching

Located in Langweer, NL

Surrounding them is a lively crowd of revelers, many in elaborate carnival costumes, ranging from bears and jesters to elegantly dressed figures in historical attire, reflecting the ...

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1820s Antique Jester

Materials

Paper

Antoine-Louis Barye Petit Fou De Rome Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye Petit Fou De Rome Bronze

Antoine-Louis Barye Petit Fou De Rome Bronze

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

Barye's model of Le Petite Fou de Rome, or Roman Jester, is an interesting sculpture that was created circa 1874 and cast in bronze a short time later.

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1870s Antique Jester

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The two door vitrine is raised by a straight base with exceptional inlaid brass designs of striking scrolled foliate movements, jesters, phoenix, and charming butterflies centering a...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Jester

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

In France they are called marmousets, which means jesters, professional jokers or “fools” at a medieval court.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Jester

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820

English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...

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1820s English George III Antique Jester

Materials

Bronze

English George III Mahogany Queen Anne Style Circular Revolving Dumb Waiter
English George III Mahogany Queen Anne Style Circular Revolving Dumb Waiter

English George III Mahogany Queen Anne Style Circular Revolving Dumb Waiter

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine antique English George III mahogany queen Anne style two-tier circular revolving dumb waiter Please note original Georgian pad feet with "jester" toes and original casters b...

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Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Jester

Materials

Mahogany

Matteo Lovatti (Italian, 1861-1909) 19th-Century Oil on Canvas "Church V State"
Matteo Lovatti (Italian, 1861-1909) 19th-Century Oil on Canvas "Church V State"

Matteo Lovatti (Italian, 1861-1909) 19th-Century Oil on Canvas "Church V State"

By Matteo Lovatti 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The finely detailed artwork depicting an interior tavern scene, featuring a colorful jester playfully fencing with a monk dressed in white habits, surrounded by an audience of a stri...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Jester

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Pair of Clowns Leather Tap Shoes Dan Leno, George Wild Galvin
19th Century Pair of Clowns Leather Tap Shoes Dan Leno, George Wild Galvin

19th Century Pair of Clowns Leather Tap Shoes Dan Leno, George Wild Galvin

Located in Lowestoft, GB

In 1901 he performed for King Edward VII at Sandringham, after which he was dubbed 'the King's Jester'. Dancing in elongated ‘flap shoes’ derived from clog dancing at which Leno exc...

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19th Century English Antique Jester

Materials

Leather

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The sage, scholar, court jester, and later, Taoist transcendent, wears a knowing smile on his face, his long hair tied into a neat topknot, his long beard falling gracefully.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Jester

Materials

Bamboo

Jacobean Country Carved Oak Tiered Court Cupboard Server Buffet Display Stand
Jacobean Country Carved Oak Tiered Court Cupboard Server Buffet Display Stand

Jacobean Country Carved Oak Tiered Court Cupboard Server Buffet Display Stand

Located in London, GB

The upper apron features carvings of two smiling jester-like Jacobean children’s faces flanking a more sombre younger child or cherub in the centre.

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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Jester

Materials

Oak

ANTiQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1840 HEAVILY CARVED BOX DEPICTING STALLION HORSES MUST SEE
ANTiQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1840 HEAVILY CARVED BOX DEPICTING STALLION HORSES MUST SEE

ANTiQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1840 HEAVILY CARVED BOX DEPICTING STALLION HORSES MUST SEE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite ornately hand carved Antique Italian box depicting stallion horses circa 1840 A v...

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1840s Italian Early Victorian Antique Jester

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode Att , Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode Att , Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode Att , Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in New York, NY

The central monkey ornament is portrayed in a playful fashion, wearing a jester costume consisting of a pointed hat and paneled skirt, complemented by two large exotic female busts o...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Jester

Materials

Bronze

Touchstone and Corin, British Pre-Raphaelite 19th Century Oil on Canvas
Touchstone and Corin, British Pre-Raphaelite 19th Century Oil on Canvas

Touchstone and Corin, British Pre-Raphaelite 19th Century Oil on Canvas

Located in London, GB

Madot Circa 1833 - 1861 Oil on canvas Image size: 36 x 24 inches (91.4 x 61 cm) Arched Pre-Raphaelite style frame The subject of the present picture is the dialogue between the cou...

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1850s Pre-Raphaelite Antique Jester

Materials

Oil

Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignetteby Herbert 'Fell' Sharp (1880-1972
Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignetteby Herbert 'Fell' Sharp (1880-1972

Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignetteby Herbert 'Fell' Sharp (1880-1972

Located in Bristol, CT

Sources suggest that Fell Sharp began his career as a comic artist, composing illustrations for the Amalgamated Press comics circa 1900 and "The Jester and Wonder" in 1905. Mr. Shar...

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1920s Antique Jester

Materials

Ink

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The set includes animals, musicians, dancers, jesters and figures with fruit or flowers. The figures are all depicted in 18th century costume, and are set upon bases decorated with a...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Jester

Materials

Porcelain

Dapper Formal Evening Wear 1923 Pen & Ink Decoupage by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp
Dapper Formal Evening Wear 1923 Pen & Ink Decoupage by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp

Dapper Formal Evening Wear 1923 Pen & Ink Decoupage by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp

Located in Bristol, CT

Sources suggest that Fell Sharp began his career as a comic artist, composing illustrations for the Amalgamated Press comics circa 1900 and "The Jester and Wonder" in 1905. Mr. Shar...

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1920s Antique Jester

Materials

Ink, Pen

"Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignette" by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp
"Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignette" by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp

"Gentlemen's Apparel c1923 Watercolour Vignette" by Herbert 'Fell' Sharp

Located in Bristol, CT

Sources suggest that Fell Sharp began his career as a comic artist, composing illustrations for the Amalgamated Press comics circa 1900 and "The Jester and Wonder" in 1905. Mr. Shar...

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1920s Antique Jester

Materials

Paper, Pen

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit
Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

By Matteo Lovatti 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Matteo Lovatti (Italian, b. 1861) a fine 19th century oil on panel "The Young Prince's Visit" Depicting an interior tavern scene with a jester introducing and welcoming a young Princ...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Jester

Materials

Wood

17th Century, The Martyrdom of the Four Crowned Saints by Giuliano Dinarelli
17th Century, The Martyrdom of the Four Crowned Saints by Giuliano Dinarelli

17th Century, The Martyrdom of the Four Crowned Saints by Giuliano Dinarelli

By Carlo Piacenza

Located in IT

The subjects are depicted in historical clothes and the scene in the foreground is set inside a palace with marble floor. A jester sits on the steps, playing with a puppy. Claudio, ...

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Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Jester

Materials

Canvas

Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures

Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

We are quite certain there is a knight, a captain, a noble man, a lady and a court jester. The workmanship and the fine details make this light fixture an absolute joy to own and loo...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Jester

Materials

Nutwood, Oak

Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon
Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon

Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon

By A. Bastet Lyon

Located in Lisse, NL

Another remarkable feature is the unique bronze sculpture of the female jester at the centre of this chandelier. This Gothic symbol of humour and storytelling in this sculpture is be...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Jester

Materials

Bronze

Le Mousquetaire Musketeer Cavalier Spanish Tradition Diego Velázquez Influence
Le Mousquetaire Musketeer Cavalier Spanish Tradition Diego Velázquez Influence

Le Mousquetaire Musketeer Cavalier Spanish Tradition Diego Velázquez Influence

By Ferdinand Victor Leon Roybet

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

The following year he presented his large painting entitled Jester of Henri III. This won a medal and captured the attention of art critics and contemporary collectors.

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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Jester

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

. - Background pantone Claret 19-1840 TPG.Damask pattern pantone Jester Red 19-1862 TPG. Main and image of interior are accurate colour representations.

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1770s British Chippendale Antique Jester

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed
Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed

By Charles Noke, Royal Doulton

Located in Soquel, CA

Noke contributed significantly to the character studies and some of his designs, The Jester, The Potter and The Cobbler are among the most recognisable and enduring characters produc...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Jester

Materials

Stoneware

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Antique Jester For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique jester for your home. Each antique jester for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique jester, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique jester made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique jester over the years, but those crafted by Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen Porcelain and Desvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Jester?

The average selling price for an antique jester at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.