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Antique Paper Mache Dolls

Spitz Pomeranian Salon Dog dolls for Jumeau Doll, Kestner Doll
Located in Antwerp, BE
two different sizes . Made of paper mache with very soft fluffy fur, pointed snout, open mouth, glass
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Felt, Glass, Wood, Paper

Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog
Located in Dallas, TX
A French papier-mâché growler bulldog with pull chain which makes a growler noise when pulled
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Early 1900s French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure A very quirky hand-crafted example of an
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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Wax Doll Under Globe - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, cardboard, porcelain, biscuit or paper mache, are not toys, but indeed collectibles for adults, because they
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19th Century Restauration Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Fabric, Glass

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Childs Milking Cow Toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier mâché Childs milking cow toy We are proud to offer an extremely rare
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paint, Paper

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 Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Blushing Marotte, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Blushing Marotte England circa 1890 Hand painted paper mache marotte head. 6”w x 8”d x 14”h
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19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Marotte in Blue, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte in Blue Hand painted paper mache marotte head. France circa 1890 7”w x 8”d x 15”h
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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Marotte in Green, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte in Green France circa 1890 Hand painted paper mache marotte head. 7.5”w x 8”d x 17”h
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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Pink Pig Wicker Basket Butcher Shop Display Container, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig wicker basket container. Made of wicker, paper mache and glass eyes. This was
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Beautiful Old Oriental Guy Candy Container Secret Chamber Figure, Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
with paper mache, gold foil, paper, wood and fabric clothing. Beautiful to display. Please see pictures.   
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1920s German Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
polychromed painted feet and hands, the head appears to be paper mache, cloth body. The original paint on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Textile, Pine, Paper

Early 20th Century Ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton
Located in London, GB
papier Mache. We have chosen to call him “Charlie”. Operator from the rear with a wooden pole that has
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
condition, large size and overall condition. A handcrafted papier mâché structure covered in velour aged
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1880s French Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

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Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ancient Sicilian puppet, 1940s. 74 cm tall, the work of a master puppeteer from Palermo. It represents Rinaldo, a fictional character belonging to the Carolingian cycle, one of the ...
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1960s Italian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Brass, Copper

Antique Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s
Ancient Sicilian Puppet, Rinaldo, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 29.14 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Flapper Powder Puff Doll & Stand by Fasold & Stuach, C1930
By FASOLD & STAUCH
Located in Devon, England
First time we've had one of these so quite a rare find and in superb condition is this wonderful 1930's Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related head powder puff set, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Porcelain

2 Antique Childhood Dolls in Plexiglass Shadow Boxes
Located in Miami, FL
2 Antique childhood dolls in Plexiglass shadow boxes Offered for sale is a set of two early 20th century antiques childhood dolls that have been mounted in custom matching plexigl...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Fabric, Plexiglass

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood, Beech, Paint

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Hisashiro NIIYAMA. He was born in Miyagi prefecture in 11th M...
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1970s Japanese Showa Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood

Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9 cm 31 x 9.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood

Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
No Reserve
H 9.65 in Dm 2.76 in
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Koichi SAKUTA 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Koichi SAKUTA. He was born in 11th November 1935. His signatu...
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1970s Japanese Showa Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood

Mid Century Modern daybed by NK Verkstader Nykoping, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Modernist daybed with a teak frame and buttoned mattress reupholstered in linen. The mattress base sits on the original springs which are in excellent condition.This daybed is very u...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Teak

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Meticulously handcrafte...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Out...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Santa Toy Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage Japan HTTC, Batterie Operated 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal, plastic and fabric made money bank. Operated by switch or upon deposit of coins. Functions include - flashing eyes, head moves left-right, arms move up/...
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20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Pair of Velvet Toy Bears, Straw Stuffed and Glass Eyes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of antique velvet toy bears. Gold - brown - yellow velvet bears with glass eyes and straw stuffed. With sewn mouth and nose and movable arms and legs. Looks like a couple ( m...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Velvet, Straw, Glass

Cute Midcentury Rubber Italian Squeeking Toy, Ca. 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Cute Little Rubber Squeeking Toy, which we believe, features a Lamb. The Lamb features a rotable head which is quite uncommon. Lovely piece which remains in good condition, a working...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Rubber

Early 20th Century A. Quisto Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century A. Quisto Ventriloquist Dummy Head A quirky example of an early 20th Century A. Quisto ventriloquist dummy head. In the form of a smoking figure, with glass eyes ...
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1940s British Late Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Vintage Bronx Toy Factory Copper and Screw Eyes Iron Doll Mold Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bronx toy factory industrial doll head mold. Awesome screw eyes. Fantastic patina and layered surface from exposure to various chemicals and high heat during the manufacturin...
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1950s American Steampunk Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Copper, Iron

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Paper Mache Jockey Gambling Game (Set of Five)
Located in Charleston, SC
Folk Art Antique paper mache gambling game probably from a cruise ship.
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19th Century German Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
French papier mâché doll head retaining the original paint. A lovely sculpture to create an
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face
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Early 20th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Large Antique Paper Mache Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Paper Mache toy horse on wheels. Exceptional Large paper mache horse on wooden base
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood, Paper

Large Antique Paper Mache Toy Horse on Wheels
Large Antique Paper Mache Toy Horse on Wheels
H 37.8 in W 40.56 in D 12.41 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls
Located in London, GB
19th century pair of Papier Mache, lace and linen clothed jack in the box dolls. To obtain a pair in
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1880s British Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Toy Doll with Hand-Painted Face
Located in Culver City, CA
Child's toy doll, original clothing, hand painted face.
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Early 20th Century Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Fabric, Papier Mâché, Paper

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 Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paint, Paper

Late 19th Century Papier Mache Pull Along Toy
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Papier Mache Pull Along Toy A charming example of a late 19th century
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face
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Early 20th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face. 3 available, sold individually.
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Early 20th Century Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face. 3 available, sold individually.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Early 20th Century French Pull Along Papier Mâché Toy Pig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French pull along papier mâché toy pig. A highly decorative example of an early
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1920s French Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Edwardian Little Tommy Tucker, Lieutenant Walter Cole Ventriloquist Puppet Doll
Located in Lowestoft, GB
account of the families archive. A papier mâché and painted small boy ventriloquist dummy made by
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Blown Glass, Softwood, Paper

Antique French Bulldog Dog Growler Pull Toy, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming original 19th century French Bulldog is a papier mache pull toy with a nodding head
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Late 19th Century European Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet & Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Roullet et Decamps. Its papier mâché body contains a highly elaborate clockwork system that allows this
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper, Feathers

French Walking Peacock Automaton
French Walking Peacock Automaton
H 6.25 in W 12 in L 6.25 in
Unusual Late 19th Century Standing Monkey Figure
Located in London, GB
, cowhide fur, papier Mache, glass eyes, silk, and cotton attire. The frame of this figure is made from wood
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1890s French Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet
Located in London, GB
20th century Material: Composite plaster and papier Mache Origin: France Condition: Good
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Cotton, Paper

Pair of Hand Made German Automaton Doll Figures
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.
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19th Century German Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

19th Century Papier Mâché Japanese Mask
Located in London, GB
Century papier mâché Japanese mask attributed to a dramatic iki-ningy (living doll) from Japan. This was a
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1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Lacquer, Paper

1920s French Pierrot Doll, Boudoir Salon Harlequin Doll
Located in Antwerp, BE
good company. Her fabric body is filled with straw, she has a paper mache head with blond curling
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Fabric, Satin, Paper

Papier Mâché Wolf Mask, Disney
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Halloween wolf character helmet. I'm guessing it's 1920s and very well done. The custom made stand is included. I've been told that it could be early Disney and it really h...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Papier Mâché Wolf Mask, Disney
Papier Mâché Wolf Mask, Disney
H 19 in W 9 in D 29 in
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
. The feet are made of wood, the hands are made of paper mache (?) and wire. The head is made of clay
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Brass

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
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H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Antique Little Doll Bisque Head, Glass Eyes and Composition, Numbered 1770
Located in Antwerp, BE
eyelashes and eyebrows and composition jointed body and composition - paper mache hands. She is holding a
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
appear to have hand-painted bisque heads and legs, with paper mache hands. The dresses also appear to be
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Early 20th Century German Bohemian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Pink Pig Lucky Charm Mohair Composition Candy Container, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

Group of Five Vintage Puppets, Newar People of Nepal, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Mounted. Paper-mâché on a wooden base. Original clothing. All are mounted on metal stands. Condition: The
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Other

Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Fabric, Paint, Paper

Antique Distressed Chinese Opera Doll Silk Robe
Located in Seguin, TX
, composition or paper mache head, hands and feet, 9" tall, craquelure to head, face and finger with paint
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan paper mâché, gofun, paint, glass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Mache Dolls

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan paper mâché, gofun, paint, glass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Mache Dolls

Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
soft wood, paper mâché and paste dolls of three female Opera performers and one male, all with finely
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood

Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
made of paper mache, gofun, glass eyes and hair. Measures: 8.5" (21.6 cm) high by 7" (17.8 cm) wide.  
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Mache Dolls

Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Early 20th Century Mexican Doll Mold
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Paper mache doll mold
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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Metal

Early 20th Century Mexican Doll Mold
Early 20th Century Mexican Doll Mold
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
TALKING PAPIER MACHE FRENCH BULLDOG PULL TOY
Located in Natchez, MS
wear on the paper mache.
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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché

Pair of Papier Mâché French Fairground Passé-Boules Ball Toss Games c.1930-40
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The pair of papier mâché Passé-Boules toss games, as a Pierrot clown and portly chef, each with
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Paper

Skeleton Puppet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A carved timber and papier mâché skeleton puppet, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Wood, Paper

Skeleton Puppet
Skeleton Puppet
H 46.07 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Rare Cased circa 1932 Ventriloquist’s Dummy by Arthur Quisto
By Arthur Quisto
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
body constructed of a combination of paper mâché, and wooden composition parts with the carved wooden
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

Early 20th Century Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy by Arthur Quisto
By Arthur Quisto
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
constructed of a combination of paper maché, and plaster composition parts with lower limbs with fabric
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy, ‘The Davenport No.2’ by Leonard Insull
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, the head with short very dark brown hair and the body constructed of a combination of paper mâché, and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Composition

French 19th Century Papier Mache "Growler" Toy on Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
French 19th Century Growler Dog on Wheels with glass eyes and leather collar.
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19th Century French Antique Paper Mache Dolls

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Papier Mâché, Paper

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Antique Paper Mache Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique paper mache dolls available for sale. The range of distinct antique paper mache dolls — often made from paper, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Antique paper mache dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique paper mache dolls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial antique paper mache dolls are of considerable interest.

Finding the Right collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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