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Cage Doll

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

Materials

Glass

Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

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Metal

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

Materials

Fabric

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
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

Poplar, Glass

Bird Cage
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French unique handmade, carved and painted dolls house-like birdcage - oversized and with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metallic Thread

Bird Cage
Bird Cage
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Hand Crafted Eric Lansdown Doll House
By Eric Lansdown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand crafted doll house by Eric Lansdown on accompanying accent table. Doll house: 19" x 9
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

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

"Cronus Asleep in the Cave" David Hare, Large Abstract Surrealist Composition
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

Linen, Acrylic

"Erotic #1 (Cronus Sex)" David Hare, Surrealist Abstract Composition
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 Descending" David Hare, Mythological Abstract Surrealist Painting
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" David Hare, Surrealist Abstract Mythological Composition
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

"Cronus Asleep in the Cave" David Hare, Surrealist Mythological Composition
By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
father died in 1932. In the western United States, Hare developed a fascination for kachina dolls and
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Ink, Graphite

"Cronus Elephant" David Hare, Surrealist Abstract Composition Painting
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 Waiting" David Hare, Mythological Allegory Surrealist Scene
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

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

"Cronus View from the Cave" David Hare, Abstract Surrealist Composition
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

Paper, Ink, Graphite

"Dancer" David Hare, Male Nude, Figurative Sculpture, Mid-Century Surrealist
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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1950s Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Cronus Asleep in the Cave" David Hare, Surrealist Mythological Allegory
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 Asleep in the Cave" David Hare, Mythological Surrealist Composition
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 Dining" David Hare, Yellow & White Mythological Surrealist Composition
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" David Hare, Black and White Surrealist Composition
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, Ink, Board

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Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Doll House Item #: AC-0214-03 Dimensions: 29”W x 19”D x 30”H
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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Antique Doll House, AC-0149
H 30 in W 29 in D 19 in
Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing birds standing on a green base with l...
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Vintage 1950s British Musical Instruments

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Automaton Singing Birds
Automaton Singing Birds
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Cute Midcentury Rubber Italian Squeeking Toy, Ca. 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Cute Little Rubber Squeeking Toy, which we believe, features a Lamb. The Lamb features a rotable head which is quite uncommon. Lovely piece which remains in good condition, a working...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Rubber

2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is s...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Gold Plate

1930s Shirley Temple Paper Doll Toy with Different Outfits
Located in Retie, BE
1930s Shirley Temple paper doll set - large size 34 inch - 86 cm. Shirley Temple is dressed in a pink dress, holding a doll in her arms and wears black shoes. She is made of 2 parts:...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures: 1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high. 2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...
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Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Mohair

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Folk Art Rustic Farmhouse Log Cabin Shaped Toy Chest Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and antique folk art doll house box or toy chest in the shape of a rustic green cabin with two glass windows and a shingle roof.  
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Four German Steiff Lion Monkey Rabbit Hand Puppets
By Steiff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four hand puppets by iconic plush toy maker, Steiff. The puppets are all in very good condition with no rips, stains or damage. They work great but could also be show on cus...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Cotton, Silk

Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
By Eugene J. Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
This highly detailed Miniature Room of a Retired Whaling Captain's Study in Nantucket is an excellent example of the true talent of Eugene Kupjack. Tiny scrimshaw and knick-knacks fi...
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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Out...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Fabric

Steiff plush Cockerel, Germany 2012
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Steiff plush Cockerel, Germany 2012 A large Steiff "Knopf im Ohr" plush Cockerel measuring 48 cm high up to and including the comb. The Cockerel is made from the finest soft plush i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls

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Steiff plush Cockerel, Germany 2012
Steiff plush Cockerel, Germany 2012
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
6 Different Steiff Animals Special and Limited Edition Jubilee Assortment
By Steiff
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Steiff Jubilee Assortment, this beautiful set of 6 Steiff Velvet animals was produced in 1997 in honor of the 150th Birthday of Margarete Steiff. The Anniversary Set consists of 6 an...
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1990s German Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beauty and cute design...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Pewter

Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Bed Room Furniture 1860-90s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Bedroom Furniture set with fine golden transfers, dated about 1860s to 1890s. Made by one of the famous German toy compa...
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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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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Antique 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Large and Impressive Spanish Colonial Bastidor - Cage Doll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb mid 19th century bastidor (cage) santo with inset glass eyes, articulated arms - jointed
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"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

Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
part has its own cage welded together. Combined, these eight doll mold sections have been mounted on
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Copper, Iron

Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture
Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture
H 21.75 in W 32 in D 12 in
Furnished Doll's House from Italy by Seventies
Located in Genova, Liguria
Dolls ' houses trip around, from the late 1970, Italian. White painted wood with three green
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Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Wood

Furnished Doll's House from Italy by Seventies
Furnished Doll's House from Italy by Seventies
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Japanese Kofuku-no-inori Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kofuku-no-inori gosho ningyo (a good luck wish palace doll) of a plump kneeling male child
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chikanobu, Japanese Woodblock Print, Court Ladies, Peony, Kimono Design, Beauty
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
Edo period (c.1603-1868). Two of them carry toys, a doll and a pull-wagon with a carp on top, while
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Pigment, Woodcut, Handmade Paper, Washi Paper

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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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Linen

18th Century Spanish Santos Wooden Cage Doll with Polychrome Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Spanish Santos wooden cage doll with polychrome decoration, probably dating to
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

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Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive large carved polychrome cage doll santos with fine facial details, detachable hands
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Early And Delicately Carved Articulated Cage Doll Santos
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful early Santos. There are a number of features that make this example so special. Most important is the skilled carving. Hands are the first thing I look at and the...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Religious Items

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Wood

Spanish Caged Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Culver City, CA
Caged Doll/Santos. Wonderful unique color with glass eyes. Heavy original base.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Religious Items

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Spanish Vintage 1930 Foosball Table Signed La Changa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
field, metal steel players and very nice goal cages in perforated steel, and a steel sign stamped: "La
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Industrial Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Collection 1920s German Austrian Haußer Pfeiffer Tipple Topple Elastolin Animals
Located in Haarlem, NL
Collection of 37 Elastolin toy Noah's Ark and Zoo animals, the birds in cages were for use in a
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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"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

Materials

Tin

Jimmy Choo Gold Leather Doll Caged Pumps Size 38
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exuding femininity and elegance, these pumps feature a chic silhouette with an attractive design. You can wear these pumps for a stylish look.
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2010s Italian Heels

Jimmy Choo Metallic Gold Leather Doll Caged Round Toe Pumps Size 40.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
pair of stunning pumps, complete with round toes, cage silhouette and high heels. Includes: Original
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2010s Italian Sandals

Jimmy Choo Black Suede and Patent Leather Doll Caged Round Toe Pumps Size 40
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
So chic, sophisticated and stylish, these Doll pumps from Jimmy Choo definitely need to be on your
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2010s Italian Sandals

Homage to Magritte. Phonograph in a Gilded Cage, 1996. Mixed Media Sculpture
By Haime Correa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
of dolls, violins, cages, spheres, and others that constitute the paraphernalia of the magical world
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1990s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1996, Ron Hundt Architectural Wooden Model House Wall Hanging Shelf Display
Located in Dayton, OH
doll house or house shaped bird cage. Marked “Handcrafted by Ron Hundt – Completed Aug. 1996
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1990s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

"Cronus Dining (Night)" David Hare, Abstract Surrealist Mythological Painting
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

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Ink, Acrylic, Board

Antique French 19th Century Equestrian Horse Fair Etching by Rosa Bonheur 36"
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in Dayton, OH
Bonheur and had owned a ""Rosa"" doll when she was a child. Over a very short time, the women became
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Prints

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Paper

Spanish Colonial Cage Doll Madonna Santos
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Colonial style Santos of the Madonna or a female saint. These cage dolls were, and still
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Antique Late 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Wooden Spanish Colonial Bastidor, Cage Doll
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Wooden platform. Mid-19th century bastidor (cage) santo with inset glass eyes, articulated arms
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Bastidor Italian Santos Doll Wooden Caged Mannequin Madonna
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A good mid-19th century Italian wooden bastidor (cage) with inset glass eyes, original articulated
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

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Glass, Wood

Antique Bastidor Blue Mannequin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bastidor cage doll mannequin. Spanish influence, Phillipines, early 20th Century. Please
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Early 20th Century Philippine Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Bastidor Blue Mannequin
Antique Bastidor Blue Mannequin
H 24 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Procession Santo Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
kind of Santos are also known as the "cage dolls" and they were made to be dressed in attires and used
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Dutch Silver Bird Cage Miniature for a Doll's House, Schoonhoven, 1970s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful Dutch silver miniature with moving parts, a suspended bird cage enclosing bird on tripod
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Eric Lansdown Model “The Temple Form”
By Eric Lansdown
Located in London, GB
, and he specialises in dolls houses and bird cages which are inspired by the architecture and design
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Nora Kaye, Dans la Legende de Fall River
Located in San Francisco, CA
''The Cage,'' which Jerome Robbins created for her. ''I wanted to extend myself,'' she said in 1977 of
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

18th Century Cage Doll Santos Figure
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Beautiful 18th century Spanish Colonial Cage Doll Santos figure from Mexico. She is probably St
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Antique 1790s Religious Items

Doll Mold Torso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage baby doll body mold made of copper in an iron cage. Dolls were made in parts and assembled
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Doll Mold Torso
Doll Mold Torso
H 10 in W 6 in D 5 in
Superb Spanish Colonial Cage Santo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare early 19th century bastidor (cage doll) with inset glass eyes and a cloth wrapped cage base
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Glass, Fabric

18th Century Santos French Madonna
Located in North Beninngton, VT
This santos figure is a rare folk art Madonna or cage doll from France. I say rare because there
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art Sculptures

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Paint, Wood

18th Century Santos French Madonna
18th Century Santos French Madonna
H 23 in W 15 in D 10 in
Royal Circus Toy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Royal Circus cast iron toy with caged lion.
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Royal Circus Toy
Royal Circus Toy
H 6 in W 13 in D 5 in
Bruce Conner (1933-2008) for San Francisco Dancers Workshop, 1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
with his assemblage works from nylons, furniture parts, wrecked dolls, and other refuse from the
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20th Century American Posters

Two Verdigris Bronze Doll Head Molds
Located in Woodbury, CT
collection of natural verdigris bronze doll head molds from a defunct factory in Falls River, MA. We have
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Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Bronze

Two Verdigris Bronze Doll Head Molds
Two Verdigris Bronze Doll Head Molds
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
Series of Large Doll Head Molds in Iron Frame
Located in New York, NY
Finely molded series of 6 large doll heads molds in industrial iron cage. The head forms are made
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Toys

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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.