Vintage German Gnome
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of four tiny garden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Terracotta
Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Gnome Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful nutcracker in the German Black Forest style is decorated with a hand carved
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wood
H 10.25 in W 2 in D 3.25 in
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.13 in
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in your cabin, folk art room or man ...
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1960s German Folk Art Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wood
H 15.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Signed surrealist lithograph by German artist Horst Antes, 1966- 68
By Horst Antes
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Horst Antes (German, 1936)
Zwi Fusse (Two feet)
Signed ‘Antes’ (lower right) and inscribed ‘profe
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20th Century Surrealist Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Lithograph
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
German NeoExpressionist artist Horst Antes signed lithograph of Angel of History
By Horst Antes
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Horst Antes (German, 1936)
Engel der Gershichte #5 (Angel of History)
Signed ‘Antes’ (lower right
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Lithograph
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Vintage German Gnome
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19th Century Painted Polychrome Terracotta Sculpture Signed G. Van Vaerenbergh
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall antique terracotta composition was crafted in Belgium, circa 1890. The sculpture, signed on the side G. Van Vaerenbergh with the number 246, depicts two expressive, young b...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Vintage German Gnome
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Terracotta, Earthenware
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Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
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Bronze Mermaid Fountain Garden Statue Siren Female Figurine
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1980s Vintage German Gnome
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Bronze
Hand Carved Dark Brown Wooden Figural Nutcracker of a Man, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This hand-carved, unusual nutcracker is in the figural form of an older man with a hat, sitting and holding an umbrella.
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wood
H 8.47 in W 1.78 in D 7.49 in
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Vintage Black Forest Porcellaine Tobacco Pipe with King Ludwig II
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18th Century Old Masters Vintage German Gnome
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Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
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Antique Austrian Lifelike Figure of a Seated Brown British Bulldog
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Vintage German Gnome
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Terracotta
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
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Wood
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Located in Brecht, BE
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Early 20th Century French Vintage German Gnome
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By Horst Antes
Located in München, DE
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Galerie Thomas, Munich
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1960s Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rusty Vintage Garden Gnome
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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1930s Vintage German Gnome
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Iron
Pair of Mid Century Terracota Garden Gnomes
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century German Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Terracotta
Very Rare Terracotta Doctor Garden Gnome with Frog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
terracotta, with original painting, most probably manufactured by Heissner, Germany, circa 1930.
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
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Vintage Christmas Ornaments, German, Set of Three
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of three blown glass Christmas ornament including one charming gnome/dwarf and two houses
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Wire
Mettlach Punch Set
By Mettlach
Located in New Orleans, LA
original, uniquely decorated cups and tray. The punch bowl features six scenes of jovial gnomes drinking
Category
20th Century German Other Vintage German Gnome
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Gnome
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Ceramic
H 13 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
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Earthenware
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Gnome
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
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1930s German Black Forest Vintage German Gnome
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Wood
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Gnome
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage German Gnome
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Vintage German Gnome For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage German gnome available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and earthenware, every vintage German gnome was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage German gnome — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage German gnome, those designed in mid-century modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage German gnome over the years, but those crafted by Horst Antes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage German Gnome?
Prices for a vintage German gnome start at $280 and top out at $2,800 with the average selling for $663.
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