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Vintage Rotating Figural Silverplate Hava Nagila Music Box Judaica Fiddler
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver plate abstract expressionist music box topped with a Jewish fiddler and dancers
Category

Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and jewelery box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
Category

Vintage 1970s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
classic "Music Box Dancer" tune. This inlaid music box opens to reveal a red velvet lined interior with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

A mid 19th century Italian grand tour Sorrento marquetry box circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
dressed man who is in high spirits and dancing to the music. The lid is hinged and retains its original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tiny dancers twirl to the melodious tunes produced by this Swiss station cylinder music box. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
H 31.5 in W 33.13 in D 16.88 in
Folk Art Painting Africa Dance Music Animal Morocco Desert Gnawa Music Dog Camel
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
wooden shadow boxed. Ready to hang. Provenance, directly from the artist studio. Condition: in excellent
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
fluttering butterfly and four maidens twirling and dancing along on their “stage” to the music box’s tune
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Music (attributed)
By Philip Kran Paval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1930s Music
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Dancing With Myself
By Floyd P. Stanley
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: Let's not pretend that we don't enjoy 80's music. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Floyd P
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Safety Dance
By Floyd P. Stanley
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: Let's not pretend that we don't enjoy 80's music. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Floyd P
Category

2010s Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

I Wanna Dance with Somebody
By Floyd P. Stanley
Located in New York, NY
PIECE: Let's not pretend that we don't enjoy 80's music. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Floyd P. Stanley is an LA
Category

2010s Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Nakol Art by Natalia Kolpakova, Music of Wind, 100% Silk Scarf, 2021
By Natalia Kolpakova
Located in Falmouth, GB
is in new condition unworn, boxed The scarf is 135cm x 135 cm (53.15x 53.15) A strong spring wind has
Category

2010s English Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk

4600 Meters 3 (Thought dances for freedom at Mount Everest)
By Maria Marshall
Located in New York, NY
on a four-part split screen, as 1970s dance music plays in the background. For 3 Minute Wonder
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

4600 Meters Diptych (Thought dances for freedom at Mount Everest)
By Maria Marshall
Located in New York, NY
on a four-part split screen, as 1970s dance music plays in the background. For 3 Minute Wonder
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Cuba Salsa II" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative dancing
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cuba Series of Joan Artigas which is inspired by the Cuba music and dance rhythm. Joan wants to capture
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Acid etched Music Note Clef Glass Wall Sculpture Artwork Framed ed. 25 Signed
By Suzan Etkin
Located in Surfside, FL
from the edition of 25. I am selling them individually. the box from Vincent Fremont Multiples is not
Category

1980s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Glass, Wood

"Cuba Rumba" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative Cuba dancing
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cuba Series of Joan Artigas which is inspired by the Cuba Rumba music and dance rhythm. Joan’s latest
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

"Cuba Mambo" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative Cuba dancing
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cuba Series of Joan Artigas which is inspired by the Cuba Mambo music and dance rhythm. Joan’s latest
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

"Cuba Bolero" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative Cuba dancing
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cuba Series of Joan Artigas which is inspired by the Cuba Bolero music and dance rhythm. Joan’s
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

4600 Meters Tripych (Thought dances for freedom at Mount Everest)
By Maria Marshall
Located in New York, NY
on a four-part split screen, as 1970s dance music plays in the background. For 3 Minute Wonder
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Las reflexiones by James Sparshatt. Photo of dancer in mirror. Platinum Print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Platinum

I–VI (Boxed set with hardback monograph and audiocasettes) - hand signed
By John Cage
Located in New York, NY
John Cage I–VI (Hand signed box set), 1990 Boxed set: Mixed media hand signed hardback monograph
Category

1990s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Plastic, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Rob Lenihan, Archetype Lightwave, 2024
Located in Manchester, GB
edition street art collectors box based on memories from Rob's youth Rob Lenihan's work has its roots in
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Rob Lenihan, Archetype Infinity, 2024
Located in Manchester, GB
edition street art collectors box based on memories from Rob's youth. Rob Lenihan's work has its roots
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Las Palmas by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Photo with Float Frame 2000
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Bajo El Sol by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Print with Float Frame 2001
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
pure joy under the sun of a hot Cuban afternoon. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

El Descanso by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Photo with Float Frame 2000
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Each day the students at the School of Spanish Dance in Havana strut and twirl and leap across
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Las manos by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Photo with Float Frame 2001
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

El Beso by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Photo with Float Frame 2004
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
A fleeting touch of the lips on a tango dance floor James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Reflecciones by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Photo with Float Frame 2000
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

El Orgullo by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

La Mirada by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Print with Float Frame 2002
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
is undimmed. Havana, Cuba, 2002. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Armonía by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Print with Float Frame 2001
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Cuba. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

La Fuerza by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
drawing him into her web. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

La Telaraña by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
drawing him into her web. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co 18ct Yellow Gold Double Layer Fringe Necklace circa 1970s Italian
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
7cm at the front to 2.5cm behind with a concealed tongue and box clasp. This necklace has the most
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Los Sueños by James Sparshatt. Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Dreams of a moment… James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Ochun by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

Son de Santiago by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
, particularly in Santiago de Cuba. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Glass, Platinum

La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Platinum

James Sparshatt El Ultimo Tango Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Glass, Platinum

El Viejo Maestro by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The old teacher. When he was young tango was the Argentine dance. Born in the back streets and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

Fellaz on Frenchmen by James Sparshatt. Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Glass, Platinum

Los Perdidos by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Lost in each others embrace… James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

Bajo del Mar by James Sparshatt. Float-mounted palladium platinum print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work
Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

19th Century Musical Picture Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standing villagers and a dog. The painting, the clock and the music box are enclosed within a shadowbox
Category

Antique 1850s European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Musical Picture Clock
19th Century Musical Picture Clock
H 36.5 in W 44 in D 8 in
Son Morena Son by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Print with Float Frame2002
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The all-female Cuban group Morena Son playing in Holguin. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Esperanza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

El Recolector by James Sparshatt. Palladium Platinum Print with Float Frame 2001
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Corazon Y Alma by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

La Celebracíon by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

A Moment with Mario by James Sparshatt. Framed Palladium Platinum Photo
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
club in New Orleans. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
with stunning figures dressed in classical costumes, gracefully dancing and playing music with a
Category

Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Linen

Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
rhythm of her guitar in Holguín, Cuba. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Photography

Materials

Platinum

Kate Moss playing Trivial Pursuit - fine art photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
and worn trivial pursuit Box. The grainy black and white image has a cozy and familiar feel as if the
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

La Confianza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
… James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

New Horizons by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
… James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

James Sparshatt La Linea Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print, 2004
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

Jacquelina by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Platinum

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Music Box Dancer For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the music box dancer you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a music box dancer may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right music box dancer for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, black and brown. Creating a music box dancer has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by James Sparshatt, (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, (after) Sonia Delaunay and Sonia Delaunay are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, platinum print and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Music Box Dancer?

The average selling price for a music box dancer we offer is $1,752, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $337,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Music Box Dancer
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.