Organ Grinder
The organ Grinder
By Adriaen van Ostade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685)
Title: The Organ Grinder
Year: 1647
Medium: Etching
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The Organ Grinder with a Parrot
By Issachar Ryback
Located in London, GB
Organ Grinder with a Parrot, 1932
Technique: Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Size: 102.5 x 65.5 cm
Category
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Materials
Oil
"Organ Grinder"
By Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right
Frank Leyendecker (1877/78 - 1924)
An American illustrator. He worked with his brother Joseph Christian Leyendecker, in their studio, first in Chicago,[1] then ...
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20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Organ Grinder
By Adriaen van Ostade
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on cream laid paper with a large heraldic watermark which is partially trimmed, 4 3/16 x 3 5/8 inches (105 x 84 mm), margins trimmed but preserving the signature in the lower...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
Organ Grinder and Beggar – French School 19th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
Drypoint etching and aquatint in sepia on cream wove paper, 10 x 8 inches (254 x 201 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil, lower left. Minor toning with evidence of very minor moistur...
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Organ Grinder with Parrot Modern Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Organ grinder with parrot
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Organ Grinder, Collier's Magazine, April 25th, 1905
By Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Upper Right
Illustration for "Da Strit Pianna" by Wallace Irwin, Collier's Magazine April 25th, 1905
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Roy Ray (1936-1921) - 1971 Oil, The Penzance Organ Grinder
Located in Corsham, GB
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Young Victorian Male Wandering Showman
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
dress with an organ grinder slung over his shoulder and a 'Magic Lantern' on his back as he leans
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures
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Mid-Century Children's Party Scene . Red and Orange, Native American
Located in Miami, FL
organ grinder with a smartly dressed performing monkey. The overall look of a lot mid-century art
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
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Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Shakers in Gilded Asian Costume by Edward Charles
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
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Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Colorful contemporary Dog/Scottie in Frills/i.e.Tutus with text acrylic on paper
Located in Charleston, US
accompanied an organ grinder or puppeteer through the alleys of London, may wear a tutu, but he is a skilled
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1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
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White-throated Capuchin Monkey: Framed Audebert 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
. White-faced capuchin monkeys are known as the organ grinder monkey and more recently for its role in the
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Late 18th Century Animal Prints
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Engraving
H 30.25 in W 22.63 in D 1 in
Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dance of the In laws Wedding Scene Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Preacher Rabbi "Der Maggid" Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
roof. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fiddler on the Roof Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Klezmer Musicians Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
roof. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Proud Chimney Sweep Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Paris City Scene, Portrait Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
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Oil
Around East River, NYC Bridge, City Scene Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his
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Early Modernist River Landscape with Trees and Mountains WPA artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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Canvas, Oil
Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Clown N.2 (In Green)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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The Happy Inlaw, Oil Painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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Oil, Board
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Located in Seattle, WA
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American Pen and Ink Illustration
Located in San Francisco, CA
grocery store and a group of children gathered around an organ grinder, some skipping rope. Signed
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The old organ grinder and his friends
Located in Zofingen, AG
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Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique John Rogers Sculptural Group "Organ Grinder & Monkey", 19th C
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Antique Swiss Music Box in Organ Grinders Cart Form by Charles Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Stamford, CT
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Organ Grinder with Parrot Modern Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Organ grinder with parrot
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
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Sarreguemines Majolica Organ Grinder Monkey Figural Smoking Stand, French, 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Banner Elk, NC
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Pierre Faveton, Les Barbotines. Paris: Massin Editeur, 1990, p. 52-53. (A discussi...
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Looking Good, a Guide for Men, Charles Hix & Bruce Weber, 1979
By Charles Hix, Bruce Weber
Located in CA, CA
. There is a section for Teeth entitled ‘Organ Grinders’.
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Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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Dance of the In laws Wedding Scene Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
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The Preacher Rabbi "Der Maggid" Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
roof. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fiddler on the Roof Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Klezmer Musicians Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
roof. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Proud Chimney Sweep Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a
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Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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Paris City Scene, Portrait Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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Oil
The Clown
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Early Modernist River Landscape with Trees and Mountains WPA artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Clown N.2 (In Green)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Happy Inlaw, Oil Painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
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Oil, Board
Around East River, NYC Bridge, City Scene Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
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Organ Grinder, Paris, 19th C. French Photography, Printed by Berenice Abbott
By Eugène Atget
Located in New york, NY
19th Century (1899). Organ Grinder is by Eugene Atget - was printed C. 1950-60 by legendary
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1890s Contemporary Portrait Photography
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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in Frankford, Pennsylvania.
After having placed the coin in the slot provided (a r...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
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Charming 1700s Terra Cotta Beggers Monkey
Located in Peekskill, NY
its hands. The tradition continued up to the Classic organ grinder and monkey. This is a very rare
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Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bank, sometimes referred to as "Monkey and Organ Grinder" (which is actually a different bank
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
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Early Modernist River Landscape with Trees and Mountains WPA artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
. Later, the humor becomes more ironic and reflective. In another work, the rather imposing organ grinder
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1930s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
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The Clown
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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The Storm, Modern Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist (War Allegory, Refugees)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
work, the rather imposing organ grinder of the late 1930s looms above a child, yet his intermediary the
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Oil
Organ Grinder with Monkey Photo Panel
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Staffordshire Figure of a Performing Animal Troupe, Early 19th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
organ grinder. The Trainer holds a hat awaiting financial reward.
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Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Modern Oil on Board Folk Art Painting "The Organ Grinder" by Artist Maurice Kish
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Located in Plymouth, MA
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Organ Grinder For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate organ grinder for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Modern versions now, or shop for Modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an organ grinder from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an organ grinder to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray and more. There have been many interesting organ grinder examples over the years, but those made by Frank Xavier Leyendecker, Eugene Atget, Carl Fischer, Beth Carter and Maurice Kish are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Organ Grinder?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an organ grinder in our inventory may begin at $650 and can go as high as $37,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,800.
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