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Steiff Hand Puppet Collection
Steiff Hand Puppet Collection

Steiff Hand Puppet Collection

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

Steiff Hand Puppet Collection A lovely collection of hand puppets from various periods. There are nine pieces, all used but in good condition. Steiff, known for its "knopf im Ohr," ...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Antique Carved Polychrome Crocodile Puppet
Antique Carved Polychrome Crocodile Puppet

Antique Carved Polychrome Crocodile Puppet

Located in Savannah, GA

An antique carved and polychromed crocodile puppet. Unidentified; early Punch and Judy puppet or Yoruban mask possibly. 4 inches wide by 9 inches long by 2 ¾ inches deep

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Early 20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

$258Sale Price|29% Off

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets

Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Toys and Dolls

Materials

Linen

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

$258Sale Price|29% Off

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. In the late 19th early-20th century this tiny robed gentleman proba...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet
20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet

20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet

Located in Dallas, TX

Measures with strings: 20"W x 9"D x 45"H Measures just puppet: 20"W x 9"D x 27.5"H

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Late 20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a ma...

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Early 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè
1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an extraordinary set of seven Puppets depicting the characters of the Venetian Art Comedy of Art in the theater, the Doctor, the Miserly, the Captain, the Brother and then ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets
Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets

Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare, very original, full set of twelve late 19th Century French Guignol puppets.  Hand carved painted heads and hand made traditional costumes. Guignol is the main character in a F...

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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Petite Devil Krampus Hand Puppet Toy, Antique Vintage Germany
Petite Devil Krampus Hand Puppet Toy, Antique Vintage Germany

Petite Devil Krampus Hand Puppet Toy, Antique Vintage Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 16 inches tall and has a fabric body to slip in with your hand. Height was measured from foot ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Meticulously handcrafte...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950
Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950

Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large pair of vintage opera puppets. An Oriental, painted hardwood figure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Highly distinctive rod puppets presented for displ...

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Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Hardwood

Kay Nielsen Costume designs for Scaramouche Dandy
Kay Nielsen Costume designs for Scaramouche Dandy

Kay Nielsen Costume designs for Scaramouche Dandy

Located in Miami, FL

Provenance: From the collection of the late Colin White Literature: White, Colin, Kay Nielsen: A Biography, forthcoming, fig. 135 [partly reproduced] Nielsen dressed all the characte...

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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Silver

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired fro...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Eac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes

Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These decorative Oriental puppets are framed in Lucite making them easy to display on a table, co...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Japanese art form that can be t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acq...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art
Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art

Pair of Antique Burmese Thailand Marionette Puppet Dolls Figurative Folk Art

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An antique pair of antique Burmese / Thailand marionette puppet dolls depicting a man and woman wearing traditional Thai silk and linen clothing.

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20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print
Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Frame size: 20"H x 14.25"W Image size: 14"H x 9"W Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825) was born in Edo, the son of Kurahashi Gorobei, a carver of dolls and puppets, including repl...

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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print
Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Frame size: 20"H x 14.25"W Image size: 14"H x 8.5"W Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825) was born in Edo, the son of Kurahashi Gorobei, a carver of dolls and puppets, including re...

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Early 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Monograph: Walking, Talking, Lying (hand signed and inscribed by Laurie Simmons)
Monograph: Walking, Talking, Lying (hand signed and inscribed by Laurie Simmons)

Monograph: Walking, Talking, Lying (hand signed and inscribed by Laurie Simmons)

By Laurie Simmons

Located in New York, NY

About Laurie Simmons: Laurie Simmons (b. 1949), a central figure of the Pictures Generation, is a photographer and filmmaker who imbues her subjects (primarily dolls, puppets, and ot...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

20th Century, Italian Sculpture by Helen König Scavini, Lenci Manufactory
20th Century, Italian Sculpture by Helen König Scavini, Lenci Manufactory

20th Century, Italian Sculpture by Helen König Scavini, Lenci Manufactory

By Lenci, Helen Scavini

Located in IT

The Lenci manufactory becomes a meeting point for artists and a forge of ideas for the development and realization of dolls and puppets, children’s furniture, and later also artistic...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture) [Michael and Christopher]

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture) [Michael and Christopher]

By Ralph Eugene Meatyard

Located in New York, NY

This was perhaps due to his interest in Ben Shahn’s postwar paintings of Italian children playing among the ruins of war; the dolls, puppets, and children in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poe...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Laurie Simmons Tourism: Chartres, 1985 Photography Nude
Laurie Simmons Tourism: Chartres, 1985 Photography Nude

Laurie Simmons Tourism: Chartres, 1985 Photography Nude

By Laurie Simmons

Located in Buffalo, NY

Endowing dolls, puppets, and ventriloquist dummies with a very human sense of longing and loneliness, Simmons creates psychologically astute critiques of women’s roles in their myria...

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1980s Contemporary Nude Photography

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C Print

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster by Mabel Lucie Attwell for Shredded Wheat

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster by Mabel Lucie Attwell for Shredded Wheat

By Mabel Lucie Attwell

Located in London, GB

Great image of a girl with bows in her plaited hair playing with her dolls, puppets, teddy bear and other toys, serving a bowl of cereal from a box of Shredded Wheat on the table, wi...

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Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

It's Only Love and That is All

It's Only Love and That is All

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre
16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

Located in London, GB

Antique Venetian Marionettes, Antique Puppets, Venice Carnival Antiques, Masked Ball Antiques, Venetian Mask, Commedia dell'art Theatre Marionettes. Collection of 16 museum quality ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Balancing Act # 6

Mary ManningBalancing Act # 6, 2015

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H 30 in W 22 in

Balancing Act # 6

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Cosmic Line # 6
Cosmic Line # 6

Mary ManningCosmic Line # 6, 2016

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H 10 in W 10 in

Cosmic Line # 6

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Glass Onion

Mary ManningGlass Onion, 2015

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H 30 in W 22 in

Glass Onion

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Cry Baby Cry

Mary ManningCry Baby Cry, 2015

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H 30 in W 22 in

Cry Baby Cry

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Cry for a Shadow

Mary ManningCry for a Shadow, 2016

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H 30 in W 22 in

Cry for a Shadow

By Mary Manning

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

In college, her scholastic pursuits encompassed the disciplines of graphic design, painting, English literature, interior design and fashion design, with additional studies in printm...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster By Mabel Lucie Attwell For Shredded Wheat

Rare Early Original Advertising Poster By Mabel Lucie Attwell For Shredded Wheat

By Mabel Lucie Attwell

Located in London, GB

Great image of a girl with bows in her plaited hair playing with her dolls, puppets, teddy bear and other toys, serving a bowl of cereal from a box of Shredded Wheat on the table, wi...

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1910s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Our Cats; watercolor
Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Our Cats; watercolor

Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Our Cats; watercolor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is where I live much of the time as I paint, there in my imagination in a magic world where anything can happen, and puppets and dolls will always dance."

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Late 20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Two Cats; watercolor on paper
Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Two Cats; watercolor on paper

Phyllis Londraville (American 1920 - 2002); Two Cats; watercolor on paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is where I live much of the time as I paint, there in my imagination in a magic world where anything can happen, and puppets and dolls will always dance."

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Late 20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Edwardian Little Tommy Tucker, Lieutenant Walter Cole Ventriloquist Puppet Doll
Edwardian Little Tommy Tucker, Lieutenant Walter Cole Ventriloquist Puppet Doll

Edwardian Little Tommy Tucker, Lieutenant Walter Cole Ventriloquist Puppet Doll

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Little Tommy Tucker the original ventriloquist puppet of Lieutenant Walter Cole along with a vast account of the families archive. A papier mâché and painted small boy ventriloqui...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Blown Glass, Softwood, Paper

20th Century String Puppet
20th Century String Puppet

20th Century String Puppet

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H 32.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in

20th Century String Puppet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are uncertain of their specific creation date. The plexiglass case around them was custom ...

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Early 20th Century European Expressionist Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 26 in W 7 in D 3 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Sebastian, hes full...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 32 in W 8 in L 32 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th century hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Herbert, hes full...

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Antique 1880s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Marionette Puppet
19th Century Marionette Puppet

19th Century Marionette Puppet

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H 33 in W 8 in L 33 in

19th Century Marionette Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century Marionette puppet We are proud to offer an exceptional example of a late 19th Century hand carved marionette Puppet form. We have chosen to call him Hugo, hes full ar...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Linen, Silk, Pine

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool Dated from the mid-20th century this pianist comes with his own seated stool, wearing his original long tail blazer and bow tie. Hi...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century
Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century

Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Two antique Italian puppets from the "Teatro di Puppi" or street puppet shows found throughout Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Both have articulated wood bodies, carved wood he...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century hand crafted puppet We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th century hand carved French puppet, in the form of a clown. Composite painted head, ha...

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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head
Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head

Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Oversized handcrafted French Puppet Head An unusually large example of an early 20th century hand carved pine French theatre puppet head. This quirky example w...

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Vintage 1930s French Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English folk art puppet figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century articulated folk art puppet figure. Made from hand carved pin, The base...

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Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.
Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.

Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head. Creepy indeed, is this early to mid-20th century articulated English ventriloquist dummy’s head. Made from a composite mat...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Early 20th Century Crocodile Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Puppet Head
Early 20th Century Crocodile Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Puppet Head

Early 20th Century Crocodile Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Puppet Head

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century crocodile folk-art hand-crafted puppet head We share what we love, and we love this charming hand-crafted early 20th century punch and judy crocodile puppet head...

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Set of 3 Early 20th Century French Hand carved Puppet Heads
Set of 3 Early 20th Century French Hand carved Puppet Heads

Set of 3 Early 20th Century French Hand carved Puppet Heads

Located in London, GB

Set of 3 early 20th century hand carved puppet heads A set of 3 hand carved early 20th century puppet heads, of French origin their examples would have been part of a larger group...

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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Late Baroque Italian Miniature Model of a Chest of Drawers with Flap, circa 1750
Late Baroque Italian Miniature Model of a Chest of Drawers with Flap, circa 1750

Late Baroque Italian Miniature Model of a Chest of Drawers with Flap, circa 1750

Located in Milano, IT

Thirdly, it is thought that these objects could have been toys for children, made on a miniature scale to accompany their dolls and their puppets. The last hypothesis is that they co...

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Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty

Located in Hamburg, DE

2 antique Chinese dolls, from the Qing Dynasty. These dolls were handcrafted in the Chaozhou region around 1880 The dolls have a wooden torso, movable arms and legs, and are ma...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Negro and Punch Puppets
Mid-20th Century Negro and Punch Puppets

Mid-20th Century Negro and Punch Puppets

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century negro and punch puppets We are proud to offer a delightful pair of hand carved puppets in the form of a negro girl and punch figure. Both puppets are hand painted t...

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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

1950s Paper Mache Puppet
1950s Paper Mache Puppet

1950s Paper Mache Puppet

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H 24 in W 13 in D 7 in

1950s Paper Mache Puppet

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s hand made paper mache puppet.

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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet
19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

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H 11 in W 6 in D 2 in

19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet

Located in London, GB

19th century terracotta orpah puppet We are proud to offer a 19th century terracotta Orpah puppet, with carved wooden legs and hands, rotating terracotta head and mirrored glass h...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Terracotta, 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

Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th century puppet opera...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th century puppet opera...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s
Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s

Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Ancient Sicilian puppet, 1940s. 74 cm tall, the work of a master puppeteer from Palermo. It represents Rinaldo, a fictional character belonging to the Carolingian cycle, one of the ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Copper

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 visible on the photo's 3 scenes are present. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered, small ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paper

Four German Steiff Lion Monkey Rabbit Hand Puppets
Four German Steiff Lion Monkey Rabbit Hand Puppets

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

Beautiful Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Beautiful Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Beautiful Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 14.5 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Petite Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Petite Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Petite Devil Krampus Marionette by a Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 8 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot to...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal

Large Devil Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria
Large Devil Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Large Devil Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Vintage Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 42 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition, Metal, Brass

Group of Five Vintage Puppets, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century
Group of Five Vintage Puppets, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century

Group of Five Vintage Puppets, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Group of Five Vintage Puppets. Newar People of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Early 20th Century. Mounted. Paper-mâché on a wooden base. Original clothing. All are mounted on metal sta...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Other

1950s Walt Disney's Pinocchio Plaid Hand Puppet by Gund Mfg Company New York
1950s Walt Disney's Pinocchio Plaid Hand Puppet by Gund Mfg Company New York

1950s Walt Disney's Pinocchio Plaid Hand Puppet by Gund Mfg Company New York

By Walt Disney

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pinocchio Walt Disney's Pinocchio 1950s hand puppet vintage by Gund Mfg New York Measures: 10 H x 7 W x 2.75 inches Maker label present. Original unrestored preowned vintage. See...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Puppet, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century, on a Metal Stand
Vintage Puppet, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century, on a Metal Stand

Vintage Puppet, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century, on a Metal Stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage puppet. Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, early 20th century. Mounted on a metal stand. Wood carved face. Original clothing. Condition: The overlying papier mâch...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Wood

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Japanese art form that can be traced ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Paper

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Warrior Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Warrior Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Warrior Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

An interesting, handcrafted work of a Japanese samurai/ warrior doll/ shadow puppet. Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Japanese art form that can be t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper, Textile

Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture
Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture

Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure wearing a fur cap, brocade tunic, leather gloves and a mustard yellow velvet cape. Come...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Paper

Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy
Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy

Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy

By Inuit

Located in Studio City, CA

A curious, little hand carved from bone (likely caribou and/or antler) Inuit toy doll with movable hands and legs. These were often kept as tokens for good luck. Very similar exa...

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20th Century Canadian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Located in Firenze, IT

Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets coffer and children's toys. Great as a table top accessory, this miniature antique Empire style French commode ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture) [Michael and Christopher]

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture) [Michael and Christopher]

By Ralph Eugene Meatyard

Located in New York, NY

This was perhaps due to his interest in Ben Shahn’s postwar paintings of Italian children playing among the ruins of war; the dolls, puppets, and children in Rainer Maria Rilke’s poe...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Skeleton Puppet
Skeleton Puppet

Skeleton Puppet

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H 46.07 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in

Skeleton Puppet

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A carved timber and papier mâché skeleton puppet, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paper

Ventriloquist's Puppet
Ventriloquist's Puppet

Ventriloquist's Puppet

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H 40 in W 12 in D 6 in

Ventriloquist's Puppet

Located in Chicago, IL

Puppet with movable mouth in original clothing and stufed with wood fiber. Wooden storage box measures 23 " x 13 " x 12 ".

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Vintage 1930s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets
Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets

Pair of Early 20th Century Indonesian Puppets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Although later versions of these pop up on the market, this pair of puppets is very early: probably early 20th century. This is noted because of both the wood construction underneat...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Fabric, String

German Skeleton String Puppet on  Stand, circa 1900
German Skeleton String Puppet on  Stand, circa 1900

German Skeleton String Puppet on Stand, circa 1900

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a hand painted skeleton string puppet on wood stand from Germany circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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 popular in the 19th and early 20th century, and the devil could always add a dramat...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

1960's Alka Seltzer Puppet Mid century folk art
1960's Alka Seltzer Puppet Mid century folk art

1960's Alka Seltzer Puppet Mid century folk art

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Attributed to the Alka Seltzer Commercial, the Jack Paar show, and the puppeteer Bill Baird this is one fantastic mounted puppet. Fully restored by a master puppet maker this fello...

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Vintage 1960s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton, Paint

First Half of the 20th Century Large Size Dutch Hand Puppet Theatre
First Half of the 20th Century Large Size Dutch Hand Puppet Theatre

First Half of the 20th Century Large Size Dutch Hand Puppet Theatre

Located in Raalte, NL

Very large sized old and nostalgic puppet theatre with hand painted decoration with the name “The Malini’s”, comes from the first half of the 20th century and has some old repairs. ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Set Of 4 Steiff Animal Hand Puppets Fox/rabbit/tiger/dog
Set Of 4 Steiff Animal Hand Puppets Fox/rabbit/tiger/dog

Set Of 4 Steiff Animal Hand Puppets Fox/rabbit/tiger/dog

Located in San Francisco, CA

This set has been lovingly played with and has lost all of its tags and IDs.

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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999 A set of Steiff collectors bears, boxed in original box. The title of the Steiff Bears is Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century

$1,161 / set

H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in

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

6 Different Steiff Animals Special and Limited Edition Jubilee Assortment
6 Different Steiff Animals Special and Limited Edition Jubilee Assortment

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

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic. The ornate headdress is decorate with beads, silk and...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Toys

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress

1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005
Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005

Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005 A skittles game by Margartete Steiff, special edition for the 125 years of existence (1880-2005) Limited Edition numbered ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany

$1,161 / set

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany A lovely collection of Steiff birds in different sizes, ages and fabrics. 13 pieces of Steiff birds in total with extra as accesso...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

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Dolls And Puppets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dolls and puppets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct dolls and puppets — often made from wood, fabric and textile — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of dolls and puppets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Dolls and puppets bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Walt Disney, Inuit and Milos Kasal each produced beautiful dolls and puppets that are worth considering.

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