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Antique Organ Grinder

The organ Grinder
The organ Grinder

Adriaen van OstadeThe organ Grinder, 1672

$1,190

H 16.5 in W 15 in D 1 in

The organ Grinder

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: The Organ Grinder Year: 1647 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image (plate mark) size: 4.35 x 3.5 inches Signature: Signed and d...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

19th Century Victorian Tole Organ Grinder Clock, Antique Enamel France
19th Century Victorian Tole Organ Grinder Clock, Antique Enamel France

19th Century Victorian Tole Organ Grinder Clock, Antique Enamel France

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Tole Organ Grinder with Monkey Clock Unique piece purchased in France.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Enamel

The Organ Grinder
The Organ Grinder

The Organ Grinder

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper with a large heraldic watermark which is partially trimmed, 4 3/16 x 3 5/8 inches (105 x 84 mm), margins trimmed but preserving the signature in the lower...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder and his monkey entertain a little girl.

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Organ Grinder and Beggar – French School 19th Century
Organ Grinder and Beggar – French School 19th Century

Organ Grinder and Beggar – French School 19th Century

Located in Middletown, NY

Drypoint etching and aquatint in sepia on cream wove paper, 10 x 8 inches (254 x 201 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil, lower left. Minor toning with evidence of very minor moistur...

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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

The Organ Grinder, Collier's Magazine, April 25th, 1905
The Organ Grinder, Collier's Magazine, April 25th, 1905

The Organ Grinder, Collier's Magazine, April 25th, 1905

By Frank Xavier Leyendecker

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Illustration for "Da Strit Pianna" by Wallace Irwin, Collier's Magazine April 25th, 1905

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Early 1900s Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Young Victorian Male Wandering Showman
Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Young Victorian Male Wandering Showman

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Young Victorian Male Wandering Showman

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This highly detailed bronze sculpture depicts a young boy in period dress with an organ grinder slung over his shoulder and a 'Magic Lantern' on his back as he leans against a tree s...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Bronze

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

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Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C
Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C

Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C Measures - 21.5"h x 14.5"w x 10"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES available to most re...

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19th Century Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Plaster

Antique Swiss Music Box in Organ Grinders Cart Form by Charles Reuge
Antique Swiss Music Box in Organ Grinders Cart Form by Charles Reuge

Antique Swiss Music Box in Organ Grinders Cart Form by Charles Reuge

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Stamford, CT

Charles Reuge enamel on sterling silver Swiss antique box in the form of an Organ Grinder's Cart. This piece is one of the rarest of his works using the finest materials including re...

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1910s French Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Sarreguemines Majolica Organ Grinder Monkey Figural Smoking Stand, French, 1880
Sarreguemines Majolica Organ Grinder Monkey Figural Smoking Stand, French, 1880

Sarreguemines Majolica Organ Grinder Monkey Figural Smoking Stand, French, 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Banner Elk, NC

An example of this, model number 231, is exhibited in the Museum of Sarreguemines without the lid. Pierre Faveton, Les Barbotines. Paris: Massin Editeur, 1990, p. 52-53. (A discussi...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Majolica

Dutch Street Organ Music Box
Dutch Street Organ Music Box

Dutch Street Organ Music Box

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H 21.38 in W 23.06 in D 11.63 in

Dutch Street Organ Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

The lower panel incorporates delicate blue and gold fretwork designs. A figure of an organ grinder wearing traditional Dutch attire with a cap and red scarf stands to the right of th...

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Late 19th Century Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles
Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles

Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These lifelike little monkeys are reminiscent of the organ grinder’s monkeys with their oriental styled costumes and each holding a small coin box.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

Organ Grinder, Paris, 19th C. French Photography, Printed by Berenice Abbott
Organ Grinder, Paris, 19th C. French Photography, Printed by Berenice Abbott

Organ Grinder, Paris, 19th C. French Photography, Printed by Berenice Abbott

By Eugène Atget

Located in New york, NY

Organ Grinder is by Eugene Atget - was printed C. 1950-60 by legendary photographer Berenice Abbott and is from Atget’s original glass plate negative.

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1890s Contemporary Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

By Kyser & Rex Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in Frankford, Pennsylvania. After having placed the coin in the slot provided (a r...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Iron

Charming 1700s Terra Cotta Beggers Monkey
Charming 1700s Terra Cotta Beggers Monkey

Charming 1700s Terra Cotta Beggers Monkey

Located in Peekskill, NY

The tradition continued up to the Classic organ grinder and monkey. This is a very rare decorative folk are item with an interesting story behind it.

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Late 18th Century English Primitive Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Terracotta

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

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H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 in

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Incline Village, NV

This bank, sometimes referred to as "Monkey and Organ Grinder" (which is actually a different bank) is one of the later cast iron mechanical banks made in the United States.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Iron

Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
Clown,  Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board

By Maurice Kish

Located in Surfside, FL

In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the cockatoo is bright and appealing, and offers the girl a fortune wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Staffordshire Figure of a Performing Animal Troupe, Early 19th Century

Antique Staffordshire Figure of a Performing Animal Troupe, Early 19th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

The detail of the figure is comprehensive with a dancing bear, his trainer, a dog,a monkey and of course the organ grinder. The Trainer holds a hat awaiting financial reward.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Organ Grinder

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box
Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

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H 65 in W 21.5 in D 30 in

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The internal mechanism starts up, as does the wooden mans arm, which revolves the organ grinder crank. The music actually comes from a large perforated metal disc, which were used in...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Wood

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Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father
Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father

Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Title: Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father Year: 1630 Medium: Etching Paper: Verge paper Image (plate mark) size: ...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860
Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

$13,517

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

Located in Madrid, ES

Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene depicting a Mediterranean harbor scene with abbey, fountain, viaduct and watchtower ...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Paint

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

$22,468

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set ont...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Organ Grinder

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Enamel, Ormolu

ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the ...

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20th Century French Other Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Fabric

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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19th Century French Antique Organ Grinder

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Metal

Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol) by James Bretherton, after Rembrandt
Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol) by James Bretherton, after Rembrandt

Young Man in a Velvet Cap (Ferdinand Bol) by James Bretherton, after Rembrandt

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching and drypoint on heavy cream laid paper, 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches (96 x 83 mm), narrow margins. In very good condition with some minor surface soiling. [Björklund's second state ...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe music...

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1880s European Early Victorian Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to...

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1860s French Folk Art Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair
Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair

Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair Year: 1672 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image size: 4.1 x 3.55 inches Signature: Si...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

$10,543

H 144 in W 88 in D 77 in

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Located in Madrid, ES

This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications. Materials: Constructe...

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1890s Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Fruitwood

The Singers

Adriaen van OstadeThe Singers, 1667

$20,000

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in

The Singers

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Chicago, IL

The Singers (4th State), 1667 Etching printed with tone 240 x 190 mm.; 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches Provenance: W. Benoni White (Lugt 2592) Karl Herweg (not in Lugt) References: Godefroy...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Etching

The couple
The couple

Adriaen van OstadeThe couple, 1650

$935

H 15.25 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

The couple

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: The Couple Year : 1638 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image (plate mark): 3.25 x 2.5 inches Signature: Signed in the...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Etching

The Smoker and the Drinker
The Smoker and the Drinker

Adriaen van OstadeThe Smoker and the Drinker, 1650

$935

H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 1.25 in

The Smoker and the Drinker

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: The Smoker and the Drinker Year: 1650 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image (plate mark) size: 3.35 x 3.15 inches Sig...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Etching

Jan Cornelis Sylvius
Jan Cornelis Sylvius

Jan Cornelis Sylvius

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Middletown, NY

Heliogravure on cream laid paper, 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (164 x 138 mm), thread margins. Uniform toning on the recto, and scattered light foxing and various notations in purple ink and...

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19th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

The Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State)

The Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State)

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Chicago, IL

The Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State), 1654 Etching 266 x 113 mm.; 6 1/2 x 4 7/16 inches Watermark: Fleur-de-lys in a Crowned Shield References: Godefroy 44 III/VI Hollstein 44 III...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

Materials

Etching

The Pig Killers, by David Deuchar after Ostade
The Pig Killers, by David Deuchar after Ostade

The Pig Killers, by David Deuchar after Ostade

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Deuchar, David (after van Ostade). Les paysans tuant un porc. Edinburgh: c1800. Etching on thin cream laid paper, 4 11/16 x 4 11/16 inches (117 x 117 mm), narrow margins. Horizonta...

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19th Century Old Masters Antique Organ Grinder

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

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