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Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hideo Ishihara (1929-1999).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll from Textiles and Objects
Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll from Textiles and Objects

Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll from Textiles and Objects

By Alexander Girard, Marilyn Neuhart

Located in Atlanta, GA

See the last two photos for the rare grouping of Neuhart dolls we have available and for Girard's poster promoting Textiles & Objects.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure

Located in London, GB

19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure.

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pin Cushion Doll Head by William Goebel
Art Deco Pin Cushion Doll Head by William Goebel

Art Deco Pin Cushion Doll Head by William Goebel

By William Goebel

Located in Devon, England

The stylized facial decoration and molded hair painted in daffodil yellow. This rare and unusual doll is has no flaws to note and will surely be an asset to any Deco collector.

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

An André Courrèges Couture Baby Doll Dress - France Circa 1968
An André Courrèges Couture Baby Doll Dress - France Circa 1968

An André Courrèges Couture Baby Doll Dress - France Circa 1968

By André Courrèges

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1965-1970. France Rare model of Baby Doll Dress by André Courrèges Haute Couture model 23075 and dating from the late 1960s.  

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1960s French Babydoll Dresses

Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan
Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan

Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful and rare set of 7 kokeshi dolls, made by kokeshi master Tomio Sato, the son of master craftsman Bunkei Sato of the Tohkamata school.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Located in Vienna, Austria

What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very good condition with minor age related flaws.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Masks

Materials

Textile

Newbury Marshes
Newbury Marshes

Newbury Marshes

Located in North Clarendon, VT

His subjects are often rare and distinctive antique toys, dolls, and figures as well as textiles, which are carefully chosen from throughout the New England countryside.

Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930
Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930

Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930

Located in Devon, England

The stylized facial decoration and molded hair painted in daffodil yellow. This rare and unusual doll is has no flaws to note and will surely be an asset to any Deco collector.

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Sotheby's; Important English Furniture, European Ceramics and Decorations
Sotheby's; Important English Furniture, European Ceramics and Decorations

Sotheby's; Important English Furniture, European Ceramics and Decorations

Located in valatie, NY

Pieces include a Wedgwood black and white jasper 'Pegasus' vase and cover, a George III inlaid mahogany wine cooler on stand, a rare Regency painted wooden doll house, a pair of Geor...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840
Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

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Rare Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare dolls available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rare dolls — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Rare dolls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Rare dolls made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare dolls over the years, but those made by Kay Bojesen, FASOLD & STAUCH and Arne Basse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Dolls?

Prices for rare dolls start at $140 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,600.