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German Garden Gnomes

Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome manufactured by
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Rare & Practical Size Antique Hand Painted Gnome Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and very decorative gnome bracket in deep relief. If you are a collector of rare and
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Early 20th Century German Wall Brackets

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Plaster

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Rare Antique Terracotta Garden Gnome Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare late 19th century terracotta garden gnome, German. Original polychrome painted finish, circa
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Antique 19th Century German Statues

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Pair of Mid Century Terracota Garden Gnomes
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Very Rare Terracotta Doctor Garden Gnome with Frog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
terracotta, with original painting, most probably manufactured by Heissner, Germany, circa 1930.
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Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are
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Monumental Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, the free encyclopaedia : A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.?'garden
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Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome with Frog Statue, Heissner 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Pipe Smoking Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are lawn ornament
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Legendary Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
greenery of Germany’s lush gardens and you might spot a red-capped gartenzwerg, or garden gnome just in
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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American Pair Pointed Hat Garden Gnomes Good Luck Sculptures Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anatolia and re-emerged in 16th-century Italy. The common garden gnome originated in 19th-century Germany
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Art Nouveau Christmas Tree Stand with Golden Gnomes and Silver Boughs
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German Garden Gnomes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of German garden gnomes available for sale. The range of distinct German garden gnomes — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. German garden gnomes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of German garden gnomes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, mid-century modern and Victorian German garden gnomes are of considerable interest.

How Much are German Garden Gnomes?

Prices for German garden gnomes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, German garden gnomes begin at $265 and can go as high as $2,625, while the average can fetch as much as $625.
Questions About German Garden Gnomes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Garden gnomes represent good luck. The forerunners of today's garden gnomes are said to be the statues of gods that ancient Romans placed in their gardens. These statues were thought to provide protection against evil, and so modern garden gnomes are believed to be good luck charms.

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