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German Nodder

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand-painted robe, with his head, hands, and tongue moving, German porcelain by Dresden.

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Antique 1890s German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure

A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head and hands articulated by internal counterweights.

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Antique 1880s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high

Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand painted decoration. Signed to the base with Blue crossed swords. Batch 83 57968. HEKZZ

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Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794
Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794

Located in Langweer, NL

Long-Nosed Surgeonfish – Antique Hand-Colored Fish Engraving, Nodder c.1794 This finely detailed hand-colored engraving depicts a long-nosed surgeonfish, shown in lateral profile an...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

By Sitzendorf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A true conversation starter, it embodies the charm and sophistication of antique German porcelain artistry.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen/Dresden Porcelain Nodding Figures on Pillows
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen/Dresden Porcelain Nodding Figures on Pillows

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen/Dresden Porcelain Nodding Figures on Pillows

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged on a vibrant magenta base with gilded scroll feet, designed with articulated heads,...

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Antique 1870s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A.R. Penck Sonnabend gallery New York 1982 (announcement)
A.R. Penck Sonnabend gallery New York 1982 (announcement)

A.R. Penck Sonnabend gallery New York 1982 (announcement)

By A.R. Penck (Ralf Winkler)

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Unsigned from an edition of unknown (printed signature). A.R. Penck was a German Neo-Expressionist whose paintings of figures and symbols nod to both German Expressionists like Er...

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1980s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

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Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Nodding pagoda figures with action moveable head, hand and tongue, known as a "Nodder.'

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of Asian Nodders
Pair of Asian Nodders

Pair of Asian Nodders

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H 6.5 in W 6.25 in

Pair of Asian Nodders

Located in New Orleans, LA

The modern bobblehead doll, also known as a bobbing head doll, nodder, or wobbler, is directly descended from the German nodders that first appeared in the late 18th/early 19th centu...

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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

Located in Essex, MA

Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.

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Antique 1750s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Nodder
Meissen Porcelain Nodder

Meissen Porcelain Nodder

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H 12 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Meissen Porcelain Nodder

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman in vividly hued garments.

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Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow
Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automataton Advertising Nodding Dairy Cow

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique German Clockwork Mechanism Automated Advertising Nodding Paper Mache Dairy Cow with Glass Eyes c1930 Measures - 19 3/4" x 11" x 31 1/2"

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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

By Dresden Figurine, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Houston, TX

Super rare. Made it the GDR (German Democratic Republic) which is former East Germany that was established in 1949 and formally ended in 1990.

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Vintage 1960s German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders

A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of late 19th century large German hand painted Chinese nodder figures . Elaborate hand decorated wardrobes.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

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H 9 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"

Located in New Orleans, LA

These "nodders" are favorite collectibles and bring a smile to one's face.

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Early 20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The Meissen factory in Germany was founded in 1709 and was the first producer of true porcelain wares in Europe.

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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'.

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

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H 40.6 in W 11.7 in D 11.7 in

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

Whether it's set on a side table or used to accent a reading nook, this ceramic table lamp is a delightful nod to traditional German craftsmanship, bringing a touch of artisanal char...

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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase, Fiery Red Glaze, Mid-Century Modern Design
1960s German Ceramic Vase, Fiery Red Glaze, Mid-Century Modern Design

1960s German Ceramic Vase, Fiery Red Glaze, Mid-Century Modern Design

Located in High Point, NC

The deep, fiery red glaze, speckled with intense bursts of yellow and black, makes a dramatic statement, while the sleek, minimalist shape reflects the mid-century modern style. Mark...

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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen Nodder
Meissen Nodder

Meissen Nodder

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H 13.25 in W 13 in D 12.25 in

Meissen Nodder

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman in vividly hued garments.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda
19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

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H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century Meissen porcelain pagoda with nodding head and hands, having wonderful bold hand painted colors with gilded and floral decoration. Measures: 7.5...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha
Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 11.03 in

Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive large German porcelain Meissen style nodding Buddha, Having reticulated tong and hands.

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Antique 1880s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

By Ernst Bohne Söhne

Located in London, GB

These Ernst Bohne Söhne porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple, who sit with their legs crossed. They have large bellies and ears, and broad grins on their faces. Both fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Still Life & Penck, II"   Modernist Houston Artist Richard Stout EXTENSIVE BIO.
"Still Life & Penck, II"   Modernist Houston Artist Richard Stout EXTENSIVE BIO.

"Still Life & Penck, II" Modernist Houston Artist Richard Stout EXTENSIVE BIO.

By Richard Stout

Located in San Antonio, TX

Penck was a German Neo-Expressionist whose paintings of figures and symbols nod to both German Expressionists like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Art Brut.

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Monoprint

German Nodder
German Nodder

German Nodder

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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

German Nodder

Located in New York, NY

Super piece by C.G.Schierpolz & Son, at Plaue in Thuringia, Germany. The firm was founded in 1820. The Dresden style items bearing the four-line crossed mark was used by them from 18...

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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920
Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

Located in Redding, CA

A wonderful German nodding figure, the chinoiserie subject is very popular and this piece is very charming.

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Early 20th Century German Sculptures

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

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H 6 in W 6 in D 5.75 in

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

Located in New York, NY

German Porcelain chinoiserie Nodder, circa 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder
Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder

Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Iconic oriental figure in porcelain with painted costume by Dresden of Germany. Popular in the mid- to late 19th Century this nodder is rare and mint.

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Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues; male nodder wearing green shoes & female nodder wearing yellow shoes. Sitzendorf ma...

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Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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German Nodder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German nodder you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and gold, every German nodder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German nodder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each German nodder bearing Rococo or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German nodder over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain and Bohne & Sohne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Nodder?

Prices for a German nodder can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $12,260, while the average can fetch as much as $5,650.