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

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets

Located in London, GB

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, likely to be French in origin.

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Antique 1820s French Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Paper

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

This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art
Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art

Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An antique pair of antique Burmese / Thailand marionette puppet dolls depicting a man and woman wearing traditional Thai silk and linen clothing.

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20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet
20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet

20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet

Located in Dallas, TX

Measures with strings: 20"W x 9"D x 45"H Measures just puppet: 20"W x 9"D x 27.5"H

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Late 20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets
Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets

Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pair of Indian Handmade Vintage Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets Lovely Vintage pair of Marionette Puppets, Bride and Groom made in wood and dressed in green with silver gold trimmings...

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Vintage 1950s Anglo-Indian Toys

Materials

Silk

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 marionette puppets.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired fro...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

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.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

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 Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache.

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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 Italy.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Textile, Pine

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acq...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is 100% brand new in the box, it dat...

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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak, Pine

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

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

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette

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

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The wood is used in marionette, puppet making and carving. Having a fine light grain and being comparatively light in weight it has been used for centuries for this purpose despite m...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette
Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette

Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette

Located in New York, NY

Antique funerary ceremony male marionette string puppet depicted as an emperor, with hands and head in softwood and a silk robe embroidered with dragons with gilt thread.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Textile

Vintage Handmade Wooden Elephant Marionette
Vintage Handmade Wooden Elephant Marionette

Vintage Handmade Wooden Elephant Marionette

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage and hand carved wooden elephant puppet marionette with fabric tail. Can also be used to hang as wall decor.Vintage condition as pictured.Listing is for described item only.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet.

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Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild

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.

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Antique 1880s Italian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Brass

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality.

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Grand Tour Collection of 16 Venetian Theatre Puppets, 18th Century
Grand Tour Collection of 16 Venetian Theatre Puppets, 18th Century

Grand Tour Collection of 16 Venetian Theatre Puppets, 18th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

The Tradition of Venetian Marionette Theatre Puppet theatre flourished in Venice throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, entertaining audiences in both public theatres and the priva...

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Antique 18th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Circus Clown with Poseable Arms and Caracterful Smile
Antique Circus Clown with Poseable Arms and Caracterful Smile

Antique Circus Clown with Poseable Arms and Caracterful Smile

Located in Leuven , BE

An intriguing example of a fully articulated circus puppet marionette, in the form of a clown. This figure is fully articulated with iron strings supports and stands on its own.

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre
16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

Located in London, GB

Antique Venetian Marionettes, Antique Puppets, Venice Carnival Antiques, Masked Ball Antiques, Venetian Mask, Commedia dell'art Theatre Marionettes.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting
Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting

Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A national treasure in the eyes of Sicily and parts of Italy. A larger than life opera backdrop for puppet shows in the early 1920s. All the pieces were hand-painted, used for their ...

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Vintage 1920s Sicilian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette  Figure
Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette  Figure

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure

Located in Pasadena, CA

Highly decorative Sicilian marionette or puppet soldier dressed in brocade jacket and patchwork pants.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 hand carved marionette Puppet form.

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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 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 century hand carved marionette Puppet form.

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Antique 1880s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

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 hand carved marionette Puppet form.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pine

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 19th century hand carved pine pair of Indian marionette puppets figures.

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

1950s MidCentury Vintage Pinocchio Marionette Puppet, Pelham Puppets
1950s MidCentury Vintage Pinocchio Marionette Puppet, Pelham Puppets

1950s MidCentury Vintage Pinocchio Marionette Puppet, Pelham Puppets

Located in Kastrup, DK

Excellent handmade vintage Pinocchio marionette puppet. Modelled after the Walt Disney character by Pelham Puppets, England 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century English Other Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Mid-20th Century French Marionette Puppet Form
Mid-20th Century French Marionette Puppet Form

Mid-20th Century French Marionette Puppet Form

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century marionette puppet forms We are proud to offer a lovely example of a mid-20th century hand carved Marquette puppet form.

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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Ghostly French Marionette Puppet
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Ghostly French Marionette Puppet

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Ghostly French Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Ghostly French Marionette puppet We are proud to offer a ghostly looking early 20th century handmade French Marionette.

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Vintage 1930s French Toys

Materials

Pine

Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture
Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture

Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning authentic Burmese ornately hand crafted Diety marionette puppet on display stand. The piece measures 23" tall.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Silk, String, Wood

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 embroidered and sequined costume.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

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. Their heads made from carved pine, arms and bodies hand sewn and in their original cl...

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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. Their heads made from carved pine, arms and bodies hand sewn and in their original cl...

Category

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. Their heads made from carved pine, arms and bodies hand sewn and in their original cl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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 puppet heads.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

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

Using marionette puppets controlled by strings, master puppeteers created the illusion of movement and gesture to the delight of the enchanted audiences.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

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

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

String, Pine

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 Florence, Italy.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Rope, Wood

1939 Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets Marionette Heavyweight Boxers
1939 Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets Marionette Heavyweight Boxers

1939 Folk Art John Carr's Jacquard Puppets Marionette Heavyweight Boxers

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming pair of hand crafted puppets by John Car, depicting two heavyweight boxers, a fold up boxing ring, sponge & bucket, ring side stool and basket. Developed late in 1939,...

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Vintage 1930s English Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Collection of Early 20th Century German Punch & Judy Puppets Marionettes
Collection of Early 20th Century German Punch & Judy Puppets Marionettes

Collection of Early 20th Century German Punch & Judy Puppets Marionettes

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine collection of five European (likely German) Punch & Judy puppets Carved from soft wood, likely pine, gessoed and hand painting, the feet and hands are also carved from woo...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Softwood

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette

Antique French Marionette

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H 14 in Dm 3.5 in

Antique French Marionette

Located in Houston, TX

We found this colorful 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 integra...

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Marionette Dolls
Early 20th Century Pair of Marionette Dolls

Early 20th Century Pair of Marionette Dolls

Located in London, GB

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

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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure.
Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure.

Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure.

Located in London, GB

An oversized articulated early 19th Century fabric and pine Italian marionette figure/puppet. The eyes and mouth are moveable as is the head, arms, and legs.

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Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sculpture Puppetes by Pierre Le Faguays
Art Deco Sculpture Puppetes by Pierre Le Faguays

Art Deco Sculpture Puppetes by Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Miami, FL

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Marionettes Chinoises Chinois 1935
Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Marionettes Chinoises Chinois 1935

Paul Jacoulet Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Marionettes Chinoises Chinois 1935

By Paul Jacoulet

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic original woodblock print by famed French artist Paul Jacoulet titled "Marionettes Chinoises Chinois. (Chinese Puppets. Chinese)" Jacoulet was famed for his techniques inv...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

With Yves Saint Laurent Coat  I & II. Mixed media Fashion Photographs on canvas.
With Yves Saint Laurent Coat  I & II. Mixed media Fashion Photographs on canvas.

With Yves Saint Laurent Coat I & II. Mixed media Fashion Photographs on canvas.

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

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2010s American Other Photography

Materials

Other

Teresa with Mask of Roses
Teresa with Mask of Roses

Teresa with Mask of Roses

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H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in

Teresa with Mask of Roses

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

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2010s American Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

M with Bra. One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum
M with Bra. One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum

M with Bra. One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

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2010s American Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

Teresa Staring, One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum
Teresa Staring, One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum

Teresa Staring, One of a kind intervened photograph mounted on aluminum

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

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2010s American Other Photography

Materials

Aluminum

Black Girl in Origami Dress with Rooster I and II, Diptych
Black Girl in Origami Dress with Rooster I and II, Diptych

Black Girl in Origami Dress with Rooster I and II, Diptych

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

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2010s American Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s

By Raffaella Crespi, Mobilia

Located in Utrecht, NL

Crespi also curated numerous exhibitions of international importance, including the “Il teatro in the Weimar Republic” at the Palazzo delle Stelline in 1979 and “Puppets, marionettes...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Girl Melting in Origami Head Piece.One of a kind artwork
Black Girl Melting in Origami Head Piece.One of a kind artwork

Black Girl Melting in Origami Head Piece.One of a kind artwork

By Efren Isaza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his ...

Category

2010s American Other Photography

Materials

Other

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 18th century by a royal patron, is known as Yoke thé.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 to late 19th Century Italian marionette puppet in the form of a Knights Templar.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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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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Marionette Puppet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marionette puppet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each marionette puppet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Your living room may not be complete without a marionette puppet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each marionette puppet bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Marionette Puppet?

Prices for a marionette puppet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $154 and can go as high as $5,809, while the average can fetch as much as $1,485.