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Vintage toys - Play sets; puzzles and puppets
Vintage toys - Play sets; puzzles and puppets

Vintage toys - Play sets; puzzles and puppets

Located in Porto, PT

Vintage toys - Sets of games; puzzles and puppets. Portuguese; from the first half of the 20th century, in various materials; some are incomplete. Dimensions: (largest) 8x36 cm

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

WAYANG KLITIK Style Shadow Puppet Java, Early 20th Century
WAYANG KLITIK Style Shadow Puppet Java, Early 20th Century

WAYANG KLITIK Style Shadow Puppet Java, Early 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

WAYANG KLITIK STYLE SHADOW PUPPET Java, Early 20th Century A Javanese shadow puppet figure of the type Wayang klitik. With this type, body is carved out of thin wood with relief on ...

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Early 20th Century Javanese International Style Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Materials

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

Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950
Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950

Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Masterfully carved from wood and finished with numerous layers of gofun—a refined white ground made from crushed oyster shells traditionally used in Japanese sculpture and doll makin...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Silk, Bamboo, Lacquer

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

Materials

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 Helen Scavini, Lenci

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

Materials

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

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

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

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

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

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

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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Located in Palermo, IT

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By Steiff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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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

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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

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

Located in Studio City, CA

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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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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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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

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Located in Studio City, CA

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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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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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Located in Llandudno, Conwy

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Ventriloquist's Puppet

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Located in Chicago, IL

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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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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 Large Carved Wooden Devil Puppet

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Located in North Hollywood, CA

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1960's Alka Seltzer Puppet Mid century folk art

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Located in Scarsdale, NY

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Vintage Hand Puppet Dolls, Marionette Dolls, Germany, 1950s

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Wood Skeleton Puppet

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Located in New York, NY

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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.

How Much are Dolls And Puppets?

Prices for dolls and puppets start at $134 and top out at $6,283 with the average selling for $595.

Questions About Dolls And Puppets

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kachina dolls are called dolls because their size and shape makes them resemble dolls. However, the figurines produced by the Hopi indigenous people have spiritual meaning and are used for religious purposes not as toys. On 1stDibs, shop a range of kachina dolls.
  • 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 Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Akua'ba (also spelled Akwaba or Akuba) are wooden fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and the surrounding regions. These dolls are traditionally carried on the backs of young ladies who are trying to have a child or who want to ensure that the child they are carrying is attractive. Shop a variety of fertility dolls from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geisha dolls are sculptural representations of geishas, which refers to a class of Japanese female entertainers. Geishas are women with training in various Japanese arts, including singing, dancing and poetry. They typically wear ornately decorated silk dresses and makeup that makes their faces appear very pale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pincushion doll, or half doll, is a porcelain figurine from the late 19th century. The top half was a doll resembling a woman, and the bottom half was a pincushion made to look like her skirt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pincushion dolls from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A kewpie doll’s worth is determined by its size and material used. A 10-inch Kewpie with a bisque head, composition body, and glass eyes is worth $6,500 while a 20-inch doll is valued at $20,000. Many of the original, small-sized German-produced bisque Kewpies range from $200–$500. Check out the different Kewpie dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are legends and evidence of wind-up toys and sculptures dating back to antiquity, but modern wind-up dolls were being made in large quantities by the 19th century. Shop a collection of antique wind-up toys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, some Kewpie dolls are valuable. Size and materials largely determine their value, with large dolls that feature bisque heads, composition bodies and glass eyes being those most highly sought after by collectors. The condition of a doll and its age will also impact how much it's worth. To get an estimate of the value of a particular doll, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a collection of Kewpie dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Skookum dolls, first study their faces. The faces of the dolls always seem to look off to the side. Some have a label that says "Skookum Bully Good" on one foot. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted Skookum dolls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kachina dolls symbolize good health and prosperity. Giving one as a gift is a way of showing that you wish good things for a person. In addition, the Hopi believe they link physical and spiritual worlds. You'll find a range of kachina 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the term "kokeshi dolls” refers to Japanese dolls carved out of wood. Typically, the dolls depict men or women. You can easily identify them by their round heads and cylindrical armless bodies. On 1stDibs, find a range of kokeshi dolls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a KAWS doll is real, familiarize yourself with the details of the particular KAWS figure you are interested in purchasing. Learn what has been released. For example, was a certain model ever produced in a particular colorway? Or with certain dimensions? Look up images from reliable sources. The XX logo on a KAWS figure is one of the most recognizable features and can be a helpful indicator of authenticity if you know where to look for it. In many toys, it is incorporated into the anatomy or costume, like the six Xs on the Companion model. On the KAWS Separated and Passing Through Companion, it is on the hands and feet. Be wary of KAWS toys with Xs that are misaligned, smudged or show bleeding. Look closely to make sure the X eyes are symmetrical. If you need assistance with authentication, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS figures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make their dolls, the Popovy sisters create molds and then fill them with a blend of polyurethane and porcelain. Then, they assemble the dolls, paint them by hand and apply hair made out of natural silk or wool. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Popovy Sisters art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a wide array of different dolls made by the various tribes of Native American peoples. Some of the most well-known are the kachinas made by the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Shop an array of Native American dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kachina dolls are often given as gifts of hope, abundance and wealth. Each Kachina has its own attributes and the dolls are meant to represent those characteristics. Find a collection of vintage and modern Kachina dolls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Vintage Barbie dolls can sell for up to $25,000 at auction. The most popular vintage Barbies are from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    What a Shirley Temple doll is worth depends on its age and condition. Shirley Temple dolls from 1957 sell for a lot more than Shirley Temple dolls from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The dolls from 1957 cost around $100 on average. The price difference is influenced by the size, outfit, condition, and whether or not the original packaging is still present. Find a range of antique and vintage toys on 1stDibs.