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Cage Doll

Wooden sculpture Santos cage doll, Colonial school, Spanish America, 18th c.
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Handcarved polychrome wooden sculpture with glass eyes, Santos cage doll, capipota, dressing Saint
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Antique 18th Century Ecuadorean Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

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Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
different sizes, ages and fabrics. 13 pieces of Steiff birds in total with extra as accessoire a bird cage
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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
Located in High Point, NC
takes the form of a whimsical cage on wheels, marrying a sturdy wood base with playful metal bars. The
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20th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Wood

20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
H 5.5 in W 11.4 in D 5.9 in
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
character, "Popeye" the sailorman. He is depicted with Parrots in each hand inside of bird cages. His
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Early Italian Polychromed Cage Mannequin or Doll with Glass Eyes
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Italian polychromed cage mannequin with glass eyes. These were once
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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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"Heart in a Cage" Color Photography, Giclée Fuji Metallic Paper Dibond Mounted
Located in New York, NY
Giulia Grillo, aka Petite Doll, is an Italian photo artist based in London. Petite Doll seeks to
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Metal

Baby Doll Set Dress Bolero & Pants By Andrée Vizir French House Circa 1980
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Amazing Baby Doll style set including a hoop dress, a Bermuda shorts and a
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1970s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Awesome Mixed-Media Birdcage Sculpture
By Fay Sciarra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
disturbing plastic doll that hangs from a pulley, and deer horns. The interior of the cage is a metaphor for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Steampunk Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cronus Asleep in the Cave
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1990s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Board

Cronus Dining
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite

Cronus Waiting
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1990s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Board

Cronus Waiting
Cronus Waiting
H 34 in W 25.25 in
Cronus Asleep in the Cave
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Cronus Waiting
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American culture that would become a
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1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Cronus Dining (Night)
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
. In the western United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Board

Cronus Dining (Night)
Cronus Dining (Night)
H 39.5 in W 29.625 in
Cronus Asleep in the Cave
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

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Erotic #1 (Cronus Sex)
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paper, Acrylic

Cronus Elephant
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American culture that would become a
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Cronus Descending
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American culture that would become a
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Cronus Hunting
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and other aspects of Native American
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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paper, Acrylic

Prada Black Cutout Patent Trim Dress, 1990s
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
patent leather trim that circles the rib cage, emphasizing the natural lines of the body while creating a
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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Cage Doll For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cage doll available at 1stDibs. Each cage doll for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a cage doll — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right cage doll, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Cage Doll?

Prices for a cage doll start at $325 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $1,650.
Questions About Cage Doll
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cage doll, also called a Santos doll, is a doll that was used to create an altar in the home, especially in areas that did not have their own priest. These European dolls often resemble a religious figure, like Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary or a saint. The body is typical of a doll, while the base is a frame that looks like a cage. Shop an array of vintage cage dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Santos cage doll is a type of Santos doll that has a cage below the torso, while the torso and head are shaped like a doll. Santos dolls originated in the 17th and 18th centuries as carvings of saints, and are beloved by collectors worldwide today. Shop a collection of antique Santos cage dolls on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.