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Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915
Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Located in Incline Village, NV

Clown"; this is one of the more rare "Rolly Dolly's" (really rare in this condition). Today we call

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

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Composition

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Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown

Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown

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H 11.23 in W 6.11 in D 5.12 in

Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown

By Schoenhut

Located in Retie, BE

Roly Poly Clown by Schoenhut - antique clown Schoenhut An antique paper mache large sized

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Salvador Dali, Les Songes Drolatiques Handsigned Lithography
Salvador Dali, Les Songes Drolatiques Handsigned Lithography

Salvador Dali, Les Songes Drolatiques Handsigned Lithography

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Asker, 30

media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was contemptuously nicknamed

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Vintage 1970s Paintings

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Fabric

Antique Schoenhut Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy
Antique Schoenhut Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy

Antique Schoenhut Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy

By Schoenhut

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Measures: 12”.   

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Paint, Paper

Antique German Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy by Schoenhut
Antique German Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy by Schoenhut

Antique German Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy by Schoenhut

Located in London, GB

Schoenhut clown Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Dated to the first

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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown.  Germany, Circa 1910
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown.  Germany, Circa 1910

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown. Germany, Circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy of German manufacture, circa 1910; capitalizing on the popularity

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

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Composition

Harlequin Dolls, circa 1900
Harlequin Dolls, circa 1900

Harlequin Dolls, circa 1900

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H 11 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

Harlequin Dolls, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

became popular throughout Europe during the 18th century he was seen in 18th century pantomime role

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Toys

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Silk

Japanese Banko Teapot
Japanese Banko Teapot

Japanese Banko Teapot

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H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Japanese Banko Teapot

By Banko

Located in PARIS, FR

in Miyazaki, he appears in traditional dengaku dances and plays the role of a clown. On his left

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo

Salvador Dali Menorah Gilt Bronze Sculpture
Salvador Dali Menorah Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Salvador Dali Menorah Gilt Bronze Sculpture

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H 17.13 in W 12.01 in D 2.76 in

Salvador Dali Menorah Gilt Bronze Sculpture

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Geneve, CH

attention of the media by playing the role of a surrealist clown. He made a lot of money and was

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Salvador Dali, Silvered Bronze Menorah
Salvador Dali, Silvered Bronze Menorah

Salvador Dali, Silvered Bronze Menorah

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H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 in

Salvador Dali, Silvered Bronze Menorah

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Geneve, CH

. Besides creating a number of great paintings, Dali caused the attention of the media by playing the role

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20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

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Bronze

Salvador Dali Original Baccarat Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Salvador Dali Original Baccarat Crystal Candlesticks, Pair

Salvador Dali Original Baccarat Crystal Candlesticks, Pair

By Baccarat, Salvador Dalí­

Located in Geneve, CH

. Besides creating a number of great paintings, Dali caused the attention of the media by playing the role

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

LUNT Silversmith Co. Roly-Poly Clown Bank
LUNT Silversmith Co. Roly-Poly Clown Bank

LUNT Silversmith Co. Roly-Poly Clown Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

His toes poke through his shoes. Slot in back for coin entry. Single screw closure. Signed on bottom "LUNT C-109"

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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Objects

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Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century

$4,537

H 19.69 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

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Antique 1810s German Other Cabinets

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Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about ...

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

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1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI

1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI

Located in Surrey, BC

Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...

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Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl

$362

H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Thi...

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Shell, Organic Material

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

Located in New York, NY

Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...

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Vintage 1940s Books

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book

$600

H 10.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book

By Max Ernst, Peggy Guggenheim, Frederick John Kiesler

Located in New York, NY

Catalog of the seminal avant-garde exhibition held at Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with cont...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Books

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Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book
Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book

Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Great Architecture of the World. This book is an illustrated history from Stonehenge to the Twentieth Century. The book is edited by John Julius Norwich. It was first published in 19...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head
Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head

Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head

Located in Kansas City, MO

It's strange and freaky, but so cool. Vintage Ronald McDonald plastic clown head sculpture. By the way, it is hollow inside and can be put over ones head and you can see through the ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

$10,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Located in Greenwich, CT

A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter
Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter

Wonderful Swan Folk Art with Buttons by Maine Artist Mary Teeter

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Inspiring folk art by Maine artist Mary Teeter of a button adorned swan and embroidered message Imagine Serenity. We have 3 of her pieces available.

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Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse

Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse

$950

H 30 in W 28 in D 12 in

Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse

By Mobo Toys

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage, 1940s, painted, pressed steel hobby horse manufactured by Mobo Toys, England with casters on feet and excellent patina.

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Steel

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s

Unavailable|$875

H 17.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

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Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Bronzed Plaster Head of an American Indian
Early 20th Century Bronzed Plaster Head of an American Indian

Early 20th Century Bronzed Plaster Head of an American Indian

Located in Hudson, NY

Created circa 1915 this work in bronzed plaster is from the school of art dealing with the diminishing culture of Native Americans as witnessed by European schooled painters and scul...

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Plaster

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign
19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

$18,500

H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in

19th Century Tobacconist’s Trade Sign

Located in Greenwich, CT

English carved and polychrome decorated wood tobacconist’s trade sign in the form of a “Turk” wearing a distinctive headdress and dressed in a long robe, this advertising figure rela...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Sculptures

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Bjorn Wiinblad Candlesticks
Bjorn Wiinblad Candlesticks

Bjorn Wiinblad Candlesticks

$1,900 / set

H 11.5 in

Bjorn Wiinblad Candlesticks

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Hanover, MA

Two whimsical ceramic candle holders by Bjorn Wiinblad, Denmark. Signed 1970 and 1969, left to right respectively.

Price is for both

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Vintage 1960s Danish Candle Holders

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Roly Clown For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roly clown you’re looking for. A roly clown — often made from paint, wood and composition — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage roly clown you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the roly clown you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A roly clown is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one roly clown that is appealing in its simplicity, but Native American Art, Pablo Picasso and John Seubert produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Roly Clown?

A roly clown can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,575, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $34,770.