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Antique Primitive Dolls

Antique Primitive Walnut Doll Cradle circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique primitive doll cradle offers walnut construction with shaped backboard, c1850
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Walnut

Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding rocking hobby horse Additional information
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Iron

Antique Toy Mohair Horse with Primitive Milk Wagon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique toy mohair horse with primitive milk wagon. Wagon has metal cans and original wood wheels
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Dolls

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Mohair

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
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19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Tin

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Tin

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Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large cast iron andirons in the form of Tweedleddee and Tweedledum, late 19th century.
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1870s English Antique Primitive Dolls

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Iron

Pair of 17th c. Italian Figures on 19th c. Marble Pillars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare Pair of 17th c. Italian Allegorical Figures carved in Limewood. The Large Italian Marble Pillars are 19th c. The height of the Pillar only is 57.5 inches and it...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Primitive Dolls

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Marble

Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Dolls

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Rustic 19th Century Americana Church Pew Bench with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely and charming 19th century Americana church pew bench or settee with Original Bible Holder on the back, all in its original dark red milk paint with a great patina, from...
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Antique Primitive Wooden Pew Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful handcrafted piece with beautiful patina. This antique bench has all the character a piece of this nature should. I imagine it was used in an old church or schoolhouse. Th...
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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Antique Primitive Wooden Pew Bench
Antique Primitive Wooden Pew Bench
H 28.5 in W 69 in D 18 in
19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark A 19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s ark toy set, with aged ark that shows remnants of typical straw work decorative in sections, fade p...
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1850s German Early Victorian Antique Primitive Dolls

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Pine

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III period, ca 1762. Rare and sophisticated, this antique Cockpen armchair retains its chinoiserie open-fretwork frame and angle br...
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18th Century George III Antique Primitive Dolls

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Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Male Mannequin Head Wood & Early Plastic Ideal Display for Sunglasses American ?
Located in Lisse, NL
An early 1900s mannequin head that looks American to us. This male mannequin head is extremely rare. We have never seen anything like him and we cannot find another one (or one even...
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Early 20th Century European Antique Primitive Dolls

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Chrome

1890s Whitewashed Church Pew
Located in New Rochelle, NY
We love the look of church pews. This pew was acquired from the Philadelphia area. They have a modernist and simple feel that can easily fit into almost any decor. Likely crafted in ...
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Late 18th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

1890s Whitewashed Church Pew
1890s Whitewashed Church Pew
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This impressive solid oak bench or pew is over 9 feet long. The shaped bracket legs are simple and stylish and support this long, sturdy bench. Across the entire back of the bench is...
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19th Century French Other Antique Primitive Dolls

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Oak

French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench
French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench
H 33 in W 112.25 in D 14.75 in
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides having carved fleur de lis finials over recessed arch panels, en verso "To the Glory...
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Primitive Dolls

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Oak

4 sets Children Toy Blocks, De Stijl, Amsterdam School, Berlage, 1920's
By Theo van Doesburg, De Stijl, Ko Verzuu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
4 Very nice and decorative toy cubes boxes in two sizes. 1920s the Netherlands. Kropholler, Berlage, de Klerk, Kramer, Gerrit Rietveld, Theo van Doesburg, De Stijl. 2 Large boxes 9,...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

19thC Upholstered Mission Oak Church Pew
Located in Malibu, CA
American Mission Oak church pew /bench chairs with custom seat and back cushions upholstered in cream linen silk blend cushion by Peggy Platner. 27" Floor to Top of Arm 17" Floor to ...
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19th Century American Mission Antique Primitive Dolls

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Linen, Silk, Oak

Long and Stylish Victorian Gothic Revival Hall Bench in Oak / Church Pew
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J034 Superb long Gothic Revival hall bench in oak, having shaped top rail with decorative ball finials above arch carved and castellated mid rail, generous solid oak seat with shallo...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Dolls

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Oak

Lot of Five Deer & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged Deers and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected ...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Composition

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
Located in Leuven , BE
The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

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Pair of Black Rag Dolls
Located in Summerland, CA
are embroidered, eyes embellished with buttons and yarn for hair. Each doll wears authentic children's
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Fabric

Antique Pair of Black Rag Dolls
Pair of Black Rag Dolls
H 23 in W 10 in D 3 in
Primitive Modern Antique Mannequin Male Torso Obsolete Object, Germany 1920s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Vienna, AT
Primitive Modern Antique Mannequin Male Torso Obsolete Object, Germany 1920s. Beautiful primitive
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Primitive Dolls

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Metal

Artistic Decorative Horse Model Object, France 1920s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A stunningly beautiful decorative horse model object, France, early 20th century. Standing on a painted wood base, the finely sculpted horse model might have been a children toy in i...
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1890s French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Animal Skin, Hardwood, Parchment Paper

Primitive Woman Cage Doll, 19th Century
Located in Lakeville, CT
Articulated arms and old paint on this unusual cage doll. In the manner of a Santos, this Folk Art
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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood, Paint

Topsy Turvy Doll
Located in Summerland, CA
Unidentified maker Carved wood with polychrome and fabric. Doll originally wore a skirt which
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood, Paint, Fabric

Topsy Turvy Doll
Topsy Turvy Doll
H 16 in W 5 in D 3 in
19th Century Folk art Primitive Doll
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk art Primitive Doll A charming example of a mid - 19th Century folk art
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1850s Unknown Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Pine

19th Century Rare Lancaster County Doll Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fancy 19th century original brick red painted handmade child's doll cradle has all original
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Dolls

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Pine

Early & Folky 19thc Black Girl Bottle Doll/ All Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC FOLKY 19THC BLACK BOTTLE DOLL IN GREAT AS FOUND CONDITION.THIS FUNKY GIRL HAS GREAT HAIR
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Dolls

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Cotton

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century, antique, primitive, folk art, rocking horse is painted wood on an iron glider
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Primitive Dolls

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Iron

Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse
Located in New York, NY
A French carved and painted wooden toy horse, late 18th century, of naive form with dappled paint and leather ears, set on a wooden base which may have had wheels at some point.
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Late 18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

19th French Carousel Horse Mounted on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French painted carousel horse mounted on a wrought iron base. The size of actual horse is 42" W x 30" H x 10" D. The iron base and pole measure 12" x 24" x 74" H.
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19th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Pair of French Painted Horses Pulling Wooden Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French painted horses pulling a wooden cart on wheels.
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Early 1900s French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Impressive Antique Wooden Rocking Carousel Horse- SALE PRICE
Located in NYC, NY
An antique wooden carousel horse converted to a rocking horse with a spring on a wood base. The paint on the horse, last painted in a brown color, is chipping exposing some of the na...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Metal

Hand Carved Primitive Caged Doll
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive caged doll with hand carved face and handle, original painted surface
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood, Linen

Very Early Life-Sized Primitive Articulated Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
inches with the head and torso over 3 foot tall. The construction is very primitive and the wood
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Antique Primitive Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Walnut Doll Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American miniature salesman sample walnut bed with two pillows. Measures
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19th Century American Classical Antique Primitive Dolls

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Walnut

“A Parisian Street”
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Southampton, NY
painting as a Sunday afternoon hobby. Here Maclet developed his "primitive" style of painting which later
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1920s Modern Antique Primitive Dolls

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Oil, Fiberboard

Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century American snow sled of weathered wood and iron.
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Iron

Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan
Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan
H 6.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
Antique Primitive Folk Art Mohair Stuffed Monkey Toy Doll Red Hat Scarf
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early mohair stuffed monkey with tail, dressed in a red cap and scarf. Measure: 8".  
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Mohair

Vintage Folk Art Cage Doll / Santos with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art cage doll / santos with articulating arms, circa 1900s. The piece is hand carved
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Softwood

Folk Art Uniformed Character Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm not sure who or what this doll is a representation of. I do know that it's has tons of
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Dolls

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Tin, Lead

19th Century French Articulated Artist's Mannequin Wooden Dolls, Male & Female
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century very rare and finely carved French wood artist mannequin figures of both a male and a female with fully movable joints. All-wooden mannequins with rich patina has...
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19th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Walnut

Beautiful Milk Paint Blue Dolls Cradle
Located in Wainscott, NY
Simple Dolls Cradle from Cortlandt NY, great old blue milk paint, signed
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Dolls

Large Primitive Oil-Cloth Hand-Stitched Doll, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large Primitive oil-cloth handstitched doll, with remains of painted features and textured hair
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Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Fabric

Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown, c.1895-1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
possible this particular example was scratch built and is unique due to the fairly primitive base. Just
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Primitive Dolls

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Composition

Rare Small Primitive Black Slave Doll
Located in London, GB
With Embroidered Face Hand Carved Painted Wood, Scrap Fabric and Various Media
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Dolls

Rare Small Primitive Black Slave Doll
Rare Small Primitive Black Slave Doll
H 8.8 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
Located in London, GB
Traditional "Peg" doll Retaining historic garments Hand-carved and painted wood, fabric and
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1890s Italian Antique Primitive Dolls

19th Century Painted Wooden Peg Doll
H 11.75 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Indian Folk Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Primitive Folk Art, one of a kind hand-carved wooden dolls depicting a statue of a man and wife
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Primitive Dolls

Pair of Indian Folk Figures
Pair of Indian Folk Figures
H 15.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Primitive French Painted Horse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Wooden horse with original red stain finish.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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Wood

Primitive French Painted Horse
Primitive French Painted Horse
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 5.5 in
Primitive Modern Horse Sculpture Historical Toy, Austria, 1920s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Vienna, AT
Obsolete Primitive horse sculpture historical toy, Austria, 1920s.
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Primitive Dolls

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Metal

Early Child's Cloth Pocket Doll
Located in New York, NY
Simple cloth doll of homespun linen with rolled arms and legs and head. The gathered dress was once
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitive Dolls

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Linen

Early Child's Cloth Pocket Doll
Early Child's Cloth Pocket Doll
H 6 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Pennsylvanian Child's Goat Wagon / Bar Cart
Located in Woodbury, CT
transport a collection of antique dolls or teddy bears.
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Dolls

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There is a range of antique primitive dolls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique primitive dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Antique primitive dolls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique primitive dolls bearing Folk Art or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Primitive Dolls?

Prices for antique primitive dolls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique primitive dolls begin at $150 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $950.