Antique Chinese Dolls
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk, Wood
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Chairs And Table For Doll House
Located in New York, NY
A set of miniature Chinese wooden furniture designed for a dollhouse. The set includes nine chairs
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique Doll House Miniature Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
hairdo, and an original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
garment/ robe with a dragon symbol.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
H 18 in W 8 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Textile, Pine, Paper
The Race
By William John Hennessy
Located in New York, NY
outfit and china doll complexion suggest a link. The children in the picture are all appropriately
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19th Century American Realist Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Recent Sales
Emperor and Empress Dolls
Located in Milton, DE
. I purchased these dolls for a showhouse that I did in Montclair Nj in the 90's. They were a
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Antique 1850s German China Doll Victorian Dress Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique china doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a blue Victorian outfit; head and
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1850s Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Fabric
Rare Bone China/Ceramic Victorian Articulated Child Jester Doll
Located in London, GB
A rare bone China/ceramic Victorian articulated child jester doll
We are proud to offer a one-off
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Keywords: Puppet, opera, China, Chinese, doll, folk art
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century German China Head Doll & Stand Lace Dress Rose
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century German china head doll with black hair and blue eyes, dressed in a well kept
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Era Kling 189-6 China Head Girl Doll Germany Leather Body
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880s Kling china head doll marked “Germany 189-6” on back of shoulders, with black hair
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1880s Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Fabric
Antique Chinese Nude Warrior Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese nude warrior figure. Measure: 23" H.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Wooden Toy Horse, 19th Century ON SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique wooden toy horse.
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19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Wood
Early Chinese Character Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early 13" character doll. I think the head, hands and feet are made of a red clay
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Clay
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Orange Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
German Jugendstil Cupboard / Vitrine in Pine with Original Period Glass, c. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
cabinet works beautifully to house a collection of china, books or a favorite doll collection. Would also
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19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Chinese Dolls
H 70.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet, Chaozhou Doll, Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 antique Chinese dolls, from the Qing Dynasty.
These dolls were handcrafted in the Chaozhou
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Brass
Dolls House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A dolls house miniature Chinese porcelain Teapot, Kangxi period 4,5 cm high
A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silver
Doll’s House Miniature Chinese Porcelain Teapot, Kangxi Period
Located in Delft, NL
A doll’s house miniature Chinese porcelain teapot, Kangxi period 5.5 cm high
A Chinese blue and
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese Puppet Theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Wood, Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet theater rivaled full-scale theater productions for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Wood, Silk
Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Locking Leather Case with Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Carved & Polychrome Painted Wood Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is unsigned and documentation shows it to have originated from China and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Bakelite, Softwood
H 1.5 in W 22.75 in D 8 in
Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike.
In good working order
This vintage style wind-up toy is made of beautify printed tin.
Use the key to wind up the colorfully...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
19th Century Terracotta Orpah Puppet
Located in London, GB
been placed to animate the figure.
Size in inches approx.: H 11” x W 6” x D 2”
Origin: China
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1890s Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Terracotta, Silk, Wood
"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
By Ive's Corporation
Located in Incline Village, NV
once with a couple of china head dolls. Both times incomplete. China head dolls were glossy and date
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Iron
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ladies medicine doll, 19th century.
with stand: 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 1
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19th Century Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Bone
Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare set of four Chinese 19th-20th century Henan Opera dolls. The beautifully carved
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood
H 17.63 in W 25.63 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, White Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Antique Chinese Dolls
Located in Sarasota, FL
This collectionsof Chinese dolls is very interesting all hand carved and hand painted.
1) The
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Eleven Silk and Paper Chinese Figure Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous set of handmade silk and paper dolls. Each is handmade from paper and dressed in silk
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk, Paper, Ink
A Pair of Large Silk and Paper Chinese Figure Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of Chinese paper and silk doll figures. The figures are exquisitely dressed, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk, Paper, Ink
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
them. I will package this like a china doll to insure safe arrival. I ship on Wednesdays, please keep
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Make-do Charlotte
Located in New York, NY
A china painted ceramic doll bust with mend of putty and string.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Chinese Dolls
Portrait of Silent Film Star Sue Carol with Boudoir Doll
By Henry Clive
Located in Minneapolis, MN
magazine the artist frequently worked for. The artist employed the motif of the china doll for many of his
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1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Antique Distressed Chinese Opera Doll Silk Robe
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique Chinese opera doll. Plain silk robe, wire stand attached to shoes. Wire armature
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Gray Book" List
Case: Various
I will package the watch like a china doll to insure its safe
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Silver/Turquoise, Rubine Red Pom-Poms
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise, silver, and gold colors with faux white pearls and rubine red and multi-color pom-poms, early 20th century, mounted on a custom,...
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1920s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an op...
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20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk
Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.
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1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Linen
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an op...
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20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Dolls
Materials
Silk
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Antique Chinese Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique Chinese dolls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and paint. Antique Chinese dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art antique Chinese dolls are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Antique Chinese Dolls?
Prices for antique Chinese dolls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Chinese dolls begin at $75 and can go as high as $7,842, while the average can fetch as much as $495.
Questions About Antique Chinese Dolls
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum