Antique Marionettes

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 ...

Hand made in the 1940s these 19 small marionette dolls were used entertain children with the stories of several different fairy tales.

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

Today parents can take their children to see the Guignol du Jardin d’Acclimation or Marionettes du Jardin du Luxembourg or Marionettes du Champ de Mars or Marionettes de Jardin Champ...

His illustrations relied on blotches of pure black with minimum outline to define his animated marionettes. His exhibition pieces were carried by large splashes of color and those sa...

Blundall also managed to give a home to the largest surviving group of marionettes from the famous 19th century Tiller-Clowes family troupe who operated from 1873 until WWI.

We have added a stand so the marionette can stand alone. This piece weighs .5 lb.     

Duck Marionettes Italy, 1890 Folk Art articulated duck marionettes with painted paper mache and wood bodies, with jointed legs. 12”w x 7”d x 14.5”h / 17”w x 9”d x 20”h Ref.

Set of three 19th century Marionettes.

Primitive wood/fabric marionette unusual form and character.

Wooden marionette fragment with beautifully painted face, original surface.

Lifesized articulated marionette, wood, fabric, straw construction, metal fingers unusual figure

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 Italian Marionette 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.

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

A pair of 19th century Italian puppets dressed as Knights with metal armor, red feathers and hand painted faces. They are fully articulated and have functioning masks and swords that...

Pair of Asian marionettes from the 19th century. Measures: 43cm x 16cm x 16cm.  

A hand carved and painting Tiller & Clowes donkey marionette circa 1880 in age. The piece would of been used in a large travelling show performed by the two family's who joined force...

Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure. Quite simply, this is one of the best examples of its kind we have had the privilege to uncover.

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

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...

Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood.

Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood.

Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood.

A Sicilian Marionette head depicting a Saracene, it's a part of " Opera dei Pupi " inspired by The French poem " La Chanson de Roland ".

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 19th century Chinese opera marionette puppet with finely carved and painted face, with silk embroidered and sequined costume.

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...

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...

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...

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

Late 19th Century pine puppet heads A wonderful set of four hand carved pine Italian marionette puppet heads. Showing charming with hand painted facial detail and mounted on bespoke...

Puppet plays were performed in Burma as early as the 1400s and reached the height of prestige and popularity during the 19th century. Using marionette puppets controlled by strings, ...

He made color wood block prints and also carved saints and marionettes. His woodcut subjects are church figures, scenes of sacred Indian pictographs, and landscapes including the Gra...

Massani painted on tambourines,depicting lively public scenes, including Al teatro delle Marionette, Al circo equestre; Al teatrino; Il giocoliere, e Momento allegro.

Sarg was also extremely important as the reviver of marionette theater in America. In 1935 he also designed the first animated window display for Macy's Department Store, and continu...

We have added a stand so the marionette can stand alone. This piece weighs .5 lb.

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.

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.

Antique, hand-carved wooden horse marionette in folk art or primitive style, circa 1800s, probably French.

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 the two family's who joined forces in ...

Very nice handcarved fragment of a marionette. France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement include the wooden base.

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood.

An antique Burmese marionette from the 19th century of a soldier holding a saber, sold as is.

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

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 8 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot to...

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 14.5 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot...

Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in oak wood.

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...

Exceptional 19th Century French articulating artist model. Incredible condition and patina. This guy has a lot of character. Easily positionable with great scale.

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...

Large Japanese Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, Hero Figure, Shōwa Period, circa 1940–1960 An exceptional and museum-published Japanese Bunraku puppet by the celebrated master Ningyō...

This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...

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...

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...

Anneke Bogardus "Lion Face" 2023 Entirely hand sculpted. Raku fired. Finished With touches of Oil paint, Pencil, and Acrylic. 67” around, 8” Off the wall. Raku firing is an ancie...

Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm

This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exactly to the patent pape...

Vintage art deco style antique mirrored cabinet with two doors and one large drawer. Fluted mirror pieces on doors and legs. Very unique and rare design. Extremely elegant.

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

33 STARS IN A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG DATING IMMEDIATELY PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF OREGON TO THE UNION, ...

These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...

An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...