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Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

$258Sale Price|29% Off

H 22 in W 6 in D 3 in

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pupi) marionette, which is made of tin, wood and canvas ca. 1930s. The Sicilian Puppet Theater

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

$2,070 / set

H 27 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

celebrates the intricate artistry of puppet theater, a crucial component of traditional Chinese culture

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

$1,180

H 16 in W 11 in D 9 in

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

visually similar to three-dimensional theater puppets known as hun yai. Carved with lifelike movement, the

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

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Beautiful Torso of a Man, India, Orissa, 18th Century
Beautiful Torso of a Man, India, Orissa, 18th Century

Beautiful Torso of a Man, India, Orissa, 18th Century

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H 45.28 in W 22.05 in D 13 in

Beautiful Torso of a Man, India, Orissa, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful torso of a man, carved in scooped out palm tree - once used like puppet for theater

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18th Century Indian Colonial Revival Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy
19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy

19th Century French Puppet Theater "Guignol" Punch & Judy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A full size travelling puppet theater, of wooden construction with gesso finish. These were often

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Fabric, Softwood, Paper

Cubist French Puppet Theater
Cubist French Puppet Theater

Cubist French Puppet Theater

By Walt Louderback

Located in Miami, FL

Masterfully designed and rendered complex Cubist figural work. Work is signed lower left and it is not framed.

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Early 20th Century Cubist Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette
A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette

A Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette

Located in Catania, Sicilia

puppet theaters often featured tales of chivalry and epic battles, with Saracen characters representing

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Late 19th Century Sicilian Medieval Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Iron

Unique Antique French Puppet Theater
Unique Antique French Puppet Theater

Unique Antique French Puppet Theater

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H 45.25 in W 28.25 in D 8.25 in

Unique Antique French Puppet Theater

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous and extremely rare puppet theater with great color and its curtain, France, circa 1900

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1890s French Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese Puppet Theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

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H 23 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Silk, Wood

Easter - Original Woodcut by Angelina Beloff - 1922

Easter - Original Woodcut by Angelina Beloff - 1922

By Angelina Beloff

Located in Roma, IT

, painting, etching and puppet theater. As a painter her major work was in portraits and watercolors. Her

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1920s Modern Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Woodcut

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater
Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

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H 17.52 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous and extremely rare small puppet opera theater with great color and its curtain, As

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood, Paper

Musée Grevin: Théatre les Fantouches

Musée Grevin: Théatre les Fantouches

By Jules Chéret

Located in San Francisco, CA

backed with linen. This poster advertised the puppet theater of John Hewitt performed at the Musée

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Lithograph

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

and shadow puppet theater at the Chat Noir Cabaret in Paris. Both art forms showcased Rivère’s

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Early 20th Century French Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Monumental French Color Print by Henri Riviere Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

was a French artist best known for his delicate illustrations of Breton landscapes and shadow puppet

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Early 20th Century French Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Large Carved Wooden Devil Puppet
Early 20th Century Large Carved Wooden Devil Puppet

Early 20th Century Large Carved Wooden Devil Puppet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A very fine example of a professionally carved puppet from Italian theater. Puppet shows very very

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Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

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Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

$2,567

H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 50.4 in

Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging

Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging

Located in Pomona, CA

Wonderful hand carved wooden wall plaque with intricate detail of a scene from Ramayana. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incar...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Silk

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Carved Wood Panel
19th Century Carved Wood Panel

19th Century Carved Wood Panel

$850

H 8 in W 57 in D 2 in

19th Century Carved Wood Panel

Located in New York, NY

19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representing perpetuity of life. These carve...

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Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Teak

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while ...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor
Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century, with floral and foliage décor. This antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century captivates with it...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Teak

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)
Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures Gold Leaf (n.2)

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This extrao...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$62,088Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Ceiling Panel, Circa 1790-1810, Antique
Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Ceiling Panel, Circa 1790-1810, Antique

Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Ceiling Panel, Circa 1790-1810, Antique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large Italian ceiling panel made of hand crafted Walnut, enhanced with caryatid and acanthus scrolls, in good condition. The antique wall relief, décor represents the Rococo time p...

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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Walnut

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Oak

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. Still wearing all in brass armour and si...

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1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Panel Board
Chinese Carved Panel Board

Chinese Carved Panel Board

$550

H 8 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Carved Panel Board

Located in New York, NY

19th century auspicious carved panel story board. Chinese carved wooden panel of one solid piece of carved wood set in a wooden frame. A Chinese carved wooden panel telling an Auspic...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puppet Theater

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. Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing...

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1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Brass

Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s
Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s

Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s A great walnut wall panel with an artistically carved scene showing a family of stags in the forest. Hand-carved, probably ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Puppet Theater

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Overdoor Panels with Traces of Paint
Pair of 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Overdoor Panels with Traces of Paint

Pair of 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Overdoor Panels with Traces of Paint

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of antique carved wood overdoor panels from the 19th century, with traces of original paint. This pair of 19th-century antique carved wood overdoor panels features a captivati...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Puppet Theater

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Wood

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Antique Puppet Theater For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique puppet theater you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique puppet theater — often made from wood, fabric and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique puppet theater you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique puppet theater made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique puppet theater that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alexander Calder and Henry Somm produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Puppet Theater?

Prices for an antique puppet theater can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $368 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,675.