Sicilian Puppet

Ancient Sicilian puppet, 1940s. 74 cm tall, the work of a master puppeteer from Palermo.

Set of armoured wire string puppets. You will also find these puppets in the famous theatre and museum: "Il Museo internazionale delle marionette" at Sicillie, Palermo, som...

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero, Italy. The figure is missing its left arms, its original clothing is heavily fa...

An oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero, Italy. The figures original clothing is heavily faded and worn, the head i...

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero, Italy. The figure is missing both arms, its original clothing is heavily faded ...

A oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero Italy. The figure is missing its right arm, its original clothing is heavily...

An oversized late 19th century Marionette in original untouched condition, originating from Palmero, Italy. The figure is missing its left hand, its original clothing is heavi...

A very unusual 19th century Sicilian puppet from the "Opera di Puppi", circa 1860, depicting a knight in full armor and holding a sword.

This is a lovely example of a 19th century Sicilian puppet. It is rare to see these old examples as they were not made to stand the test of time.

For sale is a rare and fascinating vintage basket by Fornasetti, an authentic masterpiece of twentieth-century Italian design. The object, immediately recognizable by its very lively...

A whimsical 19th century antique Sicilian Commedia dell 'arte rod puppet. The vintage puppet has carved polychrome painted wood head, hands and feet with.

A stunning 17th century "Mannequin De Presentation" from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with a very handsome face, articulating body and sulfur eyes. T...

This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 28" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...

We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...

Early 19th century carved walnut artist's model, unusually carved with full head of curly hair and mustachioed face, the limbs articulated and possessing good rich patination.

This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 24" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...

Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand car...

Charming handcrafted Spanish Don Quixote figurative sculpture featuring articulated armor, etched detailing, and a stylized elongated face in the manner of mid-century folk art. Cons...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures. with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture). Probably circa 1930.

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era...

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

A small-scale studio-carved cocobolo hand chair from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, circa 1960, in the style of Pedro Friedeberg. Carved from solid tropical hardwood, the chair combin...

This pair of crystal decanters date from circa 1900 from the Art Nouveau period, and have their origins from Europe, and most likely Austria. The decanters are ornately decorated wit...

Pierre Chapo “S28” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm, France, 1972, set of eight. The "S28" dining chairs, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1972, represent a clear transition f...

Italy, 18th Century A rare and evocative Memento Mori devotional display, crafted in Italy during the 18th century. Housed within an elegant giltwood shrine, this remarkable object ...

Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century. Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.      Dimensions : h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5...

This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish br...

16th Century Antique Flemish King Solomon Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 12 ft 10 in (3.45 m x 3.91 m)

Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...