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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Antique Model of a Double Ended Trading Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of a double ended river trading vessel with hinged masts to pass under bridges, and a varnished deck. The hull is painted black and gold. Quality model. Weight: 4 l...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Portrait of a Gentleman Miniature Epoch Empire French School early 19th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Wonderful collectible miniature depicting portrait of a gentleman, French school of the Empire period, early 19th century. Hand-painted on fine media. Presented on cardboard, unframe...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures

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Paint

Carl Auböck Model #5608 'Donkey' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5608 'Donkey' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Antique hand made wooden scale model of an 18th century farm cart circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine meticulously constructed wooden scale model copies the design of a late 18th or early 19th century full sized working example. It dates to circa 1920. This cart is we...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Miniature Barque by C. Brookings Wetherbee
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine miniature model of a barque under full sail by C. Brookings Wetherbee of Canton Mass. Wetherbee was a wealthy Yankee who built ship models. Set at its waterline in a glass case....
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

Artificial Pepperoni Sausage Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Rubber

Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Rubber

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Early 20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures

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Jade, Brass

Brass Cased Endeavour
Located in Norwell, MA
A 130 foot J class yacht built by Camper and Nicholson in Gosport England for aviator Tom Sopwith, Endeavour challenged New York Yacht club defender Rainbow for the 1934 America's Cu...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Braid

Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic, Paint

19th Century Plaster Museum Piece "Welcome" Gold Nugget Model Victoria Australia
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge 19th century plaster museum piece "Welcome" gold nugget model Victoria, Australia. This is rare. It’s the only thing left of the biggest gold nugget ever found, the Welcome ...
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Late 19th Century Oceanic Antique Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood

Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart Fritz Frohse
By Nystrom / Frohse Art, Fritz Frohse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart by Fritz Frohse. Dated 1922. Paper mounted on canvas. Shows wear but still presents very well!
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1920s German American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Canvas, Paper

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Two hand whittled ships with exceptional detail from the early 20th century, found in New Jersey.
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1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...
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1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

Mid-18th Century Set of Three Wood Lacquered Boxes with Portraits
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered wood boxes in Baroque style, are painted both on the sides: there's an elegant lady portrait on one side and on the other side, a natural landscape, so fine...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Solid Silver Miniature of Carriage
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver miniature reproducing a Roman 18th century Italian carriage, part of the "Le carrozze di Fasto" series, a collection of carriages in solid 800 °° / °°° silver, gilted and ...
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1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Dog in Hat and Topcoat Statue
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality casting of a dog in suit, topcoat and hat. Mounted to a cut and polished marble base. Great accent for any decoration. Weight: 12 lbs Overall Dimensions: 16" H x 6" W x 6...
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Early 2000s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone

Antique Grand Tour Italy Miniature Landscape Monuments Campagna Embroidery
Located in Munich, DE
This is a rare embroidered Grand Tour souvenir of an italian landscape with archutectural motifs. This beautiful miniature embroidery is in good...
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1790s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

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Cotton, Oak

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Cockatoo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bold and playful vintage ceramic cockatoo with striking plumage and sculptural charm. Featuring a soft blush body, vivid red crest, and perched confidently on a textured faux-wood ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

#72/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #72/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the furniture maker as an example of the style of chair that may be ordered. Ladder back wi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Detailed model ship of the galleon Löwe with three masts and single-row arrangement of the guns.
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1960s German Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#43/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #43/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

France Late 18th Century Baroque Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
France Late 18th century silver carriage shape box in Regency Style This magnificent piece of art of silver jewelery. It is an example of h...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Larry Laske Prototype Model for Toothpick Cactus Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Cactus Table, Handmade by Laske Studio who's award winning Toothpick Cactus table for Knoll, This model was a revision of that table for knoll as a 20...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Rare, Petite Vintage French Zinc Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
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1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Zinc

Michelin crystal figure
Located in Nivelles, BE
Michelin character in crystal representing the Michelin tire mascot, to place on a desk or for any collector of the brand.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

#93/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #93/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

#74/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #74/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 49 wood shoe mold. Showing multiple sculptural images.
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
$220 Sale Price
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Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive in Black Lacquered and Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive showcased in a glazed and painted wood case. This intricately crafted piece captures the essence of a locomotive with stunning attention to detail. ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

#80/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #80/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Antique Early 19th Century Tailors Dummy for Young Gentleman Childrens Fashion
Located in Munich, DE
This very rare early 19th century tailor's dummy for a young boy has been handcrafted out of painted paper mache and wood.
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1810s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

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Paper

Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed wi...
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1870s English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Satinwood

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store. Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Ship Model Delphine Paulette
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the French fishing vessel Delphine Paulette. Hail port is hard to read due to old age splits. The hull is in its old paint. Furled sail. Big boat with a lot of chara...
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Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Boho Dimuntive Leather Elephants After Omersa - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of vintage safari charm and bohemian whimsy with this set of two diminutive leather elephants, crafted in the beloved style "After Omersa." Each charming figure is ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless milled brass fittings, built up cabins, etc. Details inc...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - White
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam. Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Foam

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Charming us with its exquisite craftsmanship, this antique handmade boat model from...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 Metal, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 metal, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams A Great cast iron money box, Pig coin bank. This a copy of a very desirable and collect...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Model of the Steam Tug Lackawana
Located in Norwell, MA
The Lackawanna was a 137 foot steam powered tug owned by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company. The full hull model is in a glass case 9" wide x 14" high x 22" long. Ma...
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1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted cockpit and engine covers. Possibly from the workshop of Charles Moyer. Mounted to a s...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Tim Biskup, Numbered Edition
By Lladro, Tim Biskup, Raul Rubio
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine in silver luster created by Tim Biskup for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo. The original tin windup motorbike with a civilian male rider and female pillion passenger. The clockwork toy...
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1920s Sporting Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Tin

1963 Chrysler Concept Turbine Car Promotional Model with Box
By Elwood Engel, Chrysler Corporation
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrysler promotional model of Elwood Engel designed turbine concept car. Vehicle did go to limited production of fifty five units. The bodies were built by Ghia in Turin Italy shipped...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Bronze

Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-18th Century Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes with Landscapes and Hunting Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered wood boxes are in Flemish style; the cover are hand painted with a natural landscape, so fine as Flemish painting can be. The other one has an home interior...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Lacquer

Modellino Di Aereo Da Guerra in Alluminio, Panavia Tornado, Anni 80
Located in Torino, IT
Modellino di aereo da guerra in alluminio, Panavia Tornado. Anni 80 PERIODO Anni 80 MATERIALI Alluminio stampato, con adesivi DIMENSIONI Lunghezza 24.5 cm Larghezza...
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1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

#69/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #69/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. This rare Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table, dating from the 15th to 16th century, beautifully embodies the traditional Chinese practice of creating Mingqi—terracotta models meant to assist the deceased in the afterlife. This piece depicts a typical Chinese altar, adorned with green tempera glaze and meticulously crafted miniature foods, such as cakes and breads, representing offerings. The modeled and painted details give a glimpse into the customs of wealthy Chinese burials...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Models and Miniatures

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Terracotta

GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - Black
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam. Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

Vintage Asian Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Figures - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain phoenix figures, elegantly crafted to showcase intricate details and rich symbolism. Representing rebirth a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Green Glazed Miniature Armoire with Bracket Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period miniature terracotta armoire with green glazed finish and bracket feet. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), this exquisite miniature...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Models and Miniatures

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Terracotta

Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason. France, 1850-1880. A very decorative piece.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

Waterline model of a Japanese Oil and Ore Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
This waterline model of a Japanese ore/oil carrier is attributed to the builder, K. Akao from Osaka, Japan. Presented on a wood and plate glass base, the model comes with a wood box ...
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1960s Asian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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