Antique Nodders

Signed Lower Right by Artist PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berkshire, NY Sotheby's, New York- The Illustration Art Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, April 11, 2011- Lot 84 ...

Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand painted decoration.

A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head and hands articulated by internal counterweights.

These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.

'The Monitory Lizard' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1790, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 120mm by 195mm (platemnark).

'The Lobated Musk Duck' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1796, by Richard Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 155mm by 125mm (platemark).

'The Rostrated Ray' (Eastern Shovelnose Ray) Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1794, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 110mm by 195mm (platemark) 125...

This print originates from 'he Naturalist's Miscellany'. Published by F. Nodder, 1800.

Title: Alpine Botanical Print of Rock Soapwort and Nodding Bellflower, 1874 Description: This charming botanical lithograph, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in London, bea...

A brilliant example of Neoclassical painting from the 1820s or 30s, this depiction of a fully nude Bacchus figure, his head encircled by a wreath woven with grapes and grapevines, hi...

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794 This finely detailed hand-colored engraving depicts a long-nosed surgeonfish, shown in lateral profile an...

A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...

A really novel cold painted bronze of a nodding boy smoking a cigar, I'm told these were used as trade stimulators often selling matches, just the slightest breeze or movement gets h...

19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand-painted robe, with his head, hands, and tongue moving, German porcelain by Dresden.

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged on a vibrant magenta base with gilded scroll feet, designed with articulated heads,...

A Shaw & Nodden hand colored engraving of a merganser duck in wonderful hand-carved gilt Baroque frame.

This piece, capable of being rewired to bring its mechanical prowess back to life, offers both a nod to the past and utility for the present. Can be rewired for full functionality.

This piece combines elements of rustic and farmhouse styles, with a nod to vintage aesthetics through its distressed paint and traditional form.

The bracelet bears a maker's hallmark, a nod to the individual goldsmiths who crafted fine jewelry by hand in the 19th century, and at 15.00 grams it has a satisfying, substantial fe...

A large and very elegantly designed standard floor lamp made. c.1910 Dating to the Edwardian period with nods to the Art Nouveau period. Made entirely of silver plated brass which h...

Brass hinges and dark metal pulls add a grounded contrast, a nod to the craftsmanship of its time. The pull-out workspace, sliding doors, and deep drawers reflect an era when design ...

They would particularly complement a converted church or chapel dwelling, providing a subtle nod to the heritage of these historic buildings.

Delicate at just 2.07 grams and sized 7.25, it's an easy-to-wear entry point into antique style, equally suited to layering among other rings or wearing alone as a graceful nod to je...

Likely made in England, this cabinet is old but has a modern sensibility with the golden oak accented with black shelving, a nod to earlier Biedermeier style furniture. The cabinet d...

With decoration that includes two very large Chrysanthemum flowers painted in muted blues and a exciting nod to Japonisme. Base bears green and blue underglaze factory marks and ...

A floral scroll with the same hues in equal finesse complements the textural blue middle border, which in turn frames the portrait with symbolism nodding to the garden of Eden and re...

At 5.00 grams and a sizable 4.5, this featherweight beauty is easy to wear every day, whether stacked with other bands or worn solo as a quiet nod to a century of romance.

Measuring 1.25 by 1 inch and weighing 11.33 grams, this brooch has the charm and presence of miniature sculpture, equally at home on a lapel, scarf, or wide-brimmed hat as a whimsica...

The lavish foliage and scrollwork that embellish the corners of the frame are a nod to the luxurious decor of early French interiors.

Fifteen old European cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.90 carat in G-H color and VS-SI clarity, are joined by nineteen calibre-cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.40 carat, t...

An elegantly formed brass sanctuary light made in England. c.1920 Finely constructed from brass with cast scrolled hooks having a nod to an Art Nouveau form. Complete with a rare el...

Figure 3 is the cranberry, a creeping plant with tiny leaves and nodding pink flowers with swept back petals, and a single berry at b.

A woody stem carries red and yellow young leaves at the tip, broad green leaves, some shown from below in silver with red veins, and a ring of nodding bell shaped flowers in white an...

An elegantly formed brass sanctuary light made in England. c.1920 Finely constructed from brass with cast scrolled hooks having a nod to an Art Nouveau form. Complete with a rare el...

Some of the amazing feats were simple tricks – such as the animal counting with hoof taps or answering yes / no questions with nods or shakes of its head – others were the honest res...

The use of metallic paint was a deliberate nod to the machine age, meant to mimic the reflective sheen of expensive cast bronze or zinc, allowing the sculpture to catch the dramatic,...

The inclusion of a large, stylized vase or vessel in the lower left corner grounds the composition, a subtle nod to traditional Chinese porcelain artistry. These delicate floral rugs...

This map is a fine example of early multi party advertising with nods to: Pacific Mail S.S. Co, Occidental & Oriental S.S.

The apron is adorned with delicate hand‑carved floral motifs and geometric detailing, while the tapered legs display refined linear carvings and squared accents near the joints; subt...

The baluster stem is dressed with crisp ram’s‑head mounts, a direct nod to late‑18th‑century classical ornament. A solid, well‑proportioned base with good weight and presence - ideal...

Hector and Andromache hold hands and gaze tenderly at each other, contrasting with their son, Astyanax, who looks at the nurse’s eyes instead of his father's, potentially referencing...

Subtle fluted elements and tapering supports at the base nod to classical architectural forms, while the overall composition remains graceful and approachable in scale.

Both practical and visually compelling, this piece offers a beautiful nod to sustainable craftsmanship and timeless American design traditions.

The column is mounted on a rectilinear plinth base, a streamlined yet striking foundation that nods to the geometric elegance of the Art Deco movement.

The very dark and sombre feel has a nod to Caravaggio and the tenebrism style of the era.

Two embroidered interlocking CC logos sit prominently on the front, offering a subtle yet recognizable nod to the house's storied history. Designed for practicality and style, the ba...

An example of a standing lion, he rests one paw on an orb - a nod to to the classical inspiration that inspired these Staffordshire figures, the Medici Lions in Florence that were th...

The painterly shading of the fruit and foliage exhibits a tapestry-like quality, likely a nod to Gobelins or Aubusson traditions, yet reimagined through the modernist lens of the 192...

Around the flowers the painter has set out the whole cycle of the plant: nodding buds on bowed stems, a bud just splitting to reveal crimson petals, and pale green seed capsules, tog...

The effect is both romantic and grounded-a visual nod to French Aubusson and Savonnerie influences that were popular in Russian decorative arts during the early 20th century.

The apron is fitted with three discreet drawers, seamlessly integrated and finished with simple pulls, an understated nod to the table’s functional origins. Condition: This walnut d...

The dolphin was a favourite emblem of the period: drawn from antiquity, associated with protection and safe passage, and adopted in the Regency era as a subtle nod to Britain’s naval...

The effect is both romantic and grounded-a visual nod to French Aubusson and Savonnerie influences that were popular in Russian decorative arts during the early 20th century.

Its dramatic, tiered geometric stepping serves as a direct visual nod to iconic monuments of the era, such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, making it a highly ...

Verdure tapestry upholstery on the drop-in seat, a nod to the lush landscapes just outdoors. Such exuberance with grandeur.

The rich walnut veneer is accentuated by darker banding that frames the form, while the carved acanthus‑style legs add a sculptural flourish; a graceful nod to classical craftsmanshi...

Weighing 250 grams, the statue serves not only as a decorative piece but also as a nod to the spiritual practices and artistic achievements of ancient Indian civilization.

It depicts the goddess in a classic pudica pose, accompanied by a dolphin at her feet—a nod to her maritime origins.

The Large-Flowered Monsonia (Monsonia speciosa), a native of the Cape, is painted with a broad pink flower, its petals finely veined about a dark center, accompanied by a nodding bud...