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Antique Court Jester

Large 19th Century bronze Court Jester, 149cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive and amusing classical 19th Century patinated Bronze statue of a Court
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Antique Candleholder, Continental Masque, Matchstick, Court Jester, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique candleholder. A Continental masque matchstick of a court jester, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Court Jester

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Plaster

Italian Bronze Bust of a Court Jester, Signed Antonio Pandiani
By Antonio Pandiani
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Large Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Bust of a Court Jester, Stamped A
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1880s Italian Louis XVI Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Court Jester Folk Art Hanging Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19th century wall hanging folk sculpture of the English court jester, looks like the
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Court Jester

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Iron

Antique Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Court Jester Folk Art Hanging Sculpture
Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Court Jester Folk Art Hanging Sculpture
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 12 in D 3 in
Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Keying Up - The Court Jester Etching with drypoint, 1879 Signed in the plate lower left corner (see
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1870s American Impressionist Antique Court Jester

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Etching

17th Century By Giuseppe Caletti The Court Jester From Dosso Dossi Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Giuseppe Caletti (1600 - 1660) Title: The Court Jester from Dosso Dossi Medium: Oil on canvas
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Court Jester

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of English Carved Walnut Wood Figures of Court Jesters, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been
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18th Century English Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Wood, Walnut

Rare 18th C. Meissen Sleigh w/ Court Jesters Fröhlich Schmiedel, After Kändler
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18th-Century Meissen Porcelain Horse-Drawn Sleigh Group Featuring the Court Jesters Joseph
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1750s German Other Antique Court Jester

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Porcelain

"Keying Up - The Court Jester" original etching
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was published by the American Art Review in 1880. The etched image measures 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches; the plate measures 6 3/4 x 4...
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1880s Antique Court Jester

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Etching

20th century Painting by G. Ohm
Located in Leimen, DE
20th century painting by Gustav Ohm, German painter, "The Court Jester", oil on cardboard, size
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1920s German Modern Antique Court Jester

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Paper

Antique 20th century Painting by G. Ohm
20th century Painting by G. Ohm
$1,913
H 20.48 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
Antique Bottle CAP Openers in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Characterfull lot of 3 bottle openers. One of an elderly man with glasses, one with a court jester
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1920s European High Victorian Antique Court Jester

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Brass

Antique Bottle CAP Openers in Brass, Set of 3
Antique Bottle CAP Openers in Brass, Set of 3
$418
H 4.93 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Pair early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Ormolu Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
and court jester with various musical instruments. Electrified in late 19th to early 20th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Antique Jester Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
court jester in finely crafted 10k gold. The jester’s expressive face glistens with deep red garnet eyes
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Court Jester

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Jester Pendant of 14k Gold
Antique Jester Pendant of 14k Gold
$1,086
W 0.9 in L 1.5 in
English Sterling Jester Ouroboros Snake Sugar Tongs, Birmingham 1887
By Joseph Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
small work. The central figure is a finely cast court jester (Harlequin), depicted with remarkable
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Court Jester

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Venetian Court Chairs, Italian, Oak, Decorative Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Distinctive court jester masques sit prominently to the centre, with pleasingly jovial renditions Diamond
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Court Jester

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Oak

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
figure Dongfang Shuo. The sage, scholar, court jester, and later, Taoist transcendent, wears a knowing
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Court Jester

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Bamboo

Stunning Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
court jester. The workmanship and the fine details make this light fixture an absolute joy to own and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Court Jester

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Nutwood, Oak

Touchstone and Corin, British Pre-Raphaelite 19th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Pre-Raphaelite style frame The subject of the present picture is the dialogue between the court
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1850s Pre-Raphaelite Antique Court Jester

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Oil

1869 After Diego Velazquez Portrait of Sebastian De Morra Dwarf Jester
By Diego Velã¡zquez
Located in Lowestoft, GB
After Diego Velazquez (1599/1660) Portrait of Sebastian De Morra the court dwarf and jester at the
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19th Century European Antique Court Jester

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Canvas

Circa 1900 Original poster by Herouard A. Bichot Cie a wine house in Beaune
Located in PARIS, FR
wooden chair, enjoying a glass of wine poured by a playful court jester. The jester, adorned in vibrant
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Early 1900s Antique Court Jester

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Paper, Lithograph

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Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic early 20th Century British nutcrackers in the form of court jesters or Pierrots. Generally
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Court Jester

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Brass

Touchstone, Audrey, and William
By William Knight Keeling, R.I.
Located in New Orleans, LA
. This scene occurs in Act V, Scene I of the play when Touchstone, the court jester, engages William, a
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Mid-19th Century Antique Court Jester

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Oil, Panel

Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Storyteller
Located in New York, NY
entertainers, somewhat like court jesters, probably sang and acted out well-known stories while keeping time
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Court Jester

Sebastian de Morra - Court dwarf by Francisco Ribera - Engraving - 18th Century
By Francisco Ribera
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Un emano, de Velasquez, [..]' - Portrait of the court
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1790s Contemporary Antique Court Jester

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Engraving

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic early 20th century British nutcrackers in the form of court jesters or Pierrots. Generally
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Court Jester

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Metal

The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
(1849-1916) titled "The Court Jester", 1878. Image size: 7' x 4'. Sheet size: 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Japan
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Court Jester

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Etching

A court jester with dogs. Late 19th century.
Located in Firenze, IT
A court jester with dogs. Late 19th century. French school painting. Technique: oil on canvas
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Court Jester

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Canvas, Oil

A court jester with dogs. Late 19th century.
A court jester with dogs. Late 19th century.
H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Figural Carved Court Jester Marble Bronze Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
legs with carved court Jesters supporting the marble top. This is a unique and certainly one-of-a-kind
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Court Jester with Crown by Roland Paris, 1920
By Roland Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hard to find Art Deco bronze sculpture of a court jester with crown. Signed by Roland Paris, an
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Court Jester

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Marble, Bronze

Monumental Pair of English Carved Walnut Wood Figures of Court Jesters, 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A very large and fine pair of 18th century carved figures, of Court Jesters. These gentlemen have
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18th Century English Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Wood, Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Court Jester Table Lamp with red shade
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century French hand carved walnut sitting Court Jester mounted as a table lamp. Standing on
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Late 19th Century French Antique Court Jester

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Walnut

Meissen Group Sleigh Ride with The Court Jesters by Kaendler, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
white sledge, the court jester Froehlich with the pointed hat stands on the ends of the runners and hugs
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Porcelain

Baroque Meissen Group Sleigh Ride with The Court Jesters by Kaendler circa 1750
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
white sledge, the court jester Froehlich with the pointed hat stands on the ends of the runners and hugs
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Porcelain

Meissen Group Sleigh Ride with the Court Jesters , by J.J. Kaendler, ca 1900
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
a bell cover is rearing. Behind it on the white sledge, the court jester Froehlich with the pointed
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Porcelain

The Jester (Sketch of the Court Jester) William Merritt Chase, Impressionist
By William Merritt Chase
Located in New York, NY
William Merritt Chase The Jester (Sketch of the Court Jester), 1875 Signed lower right Oil on panel
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1870s American Impressionist Antique Court Jester

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Oil, Panel

Meissen Group, Court Jesters Froehlich Schmiedel, by Kaendler, Germany ca 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Styria, † June 24, 1757 in Marienmont near Warsaw, Kingdom of Poland) was the court jester of Augustus
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1850s German Rococo Antique Court Jester

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Jester Figural Bronze Lanterns
Located in Manhasset, NY
finely cast seated and robed Court Jester holding a gilt bronze Single light candle holder with drip pan
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Early 20th Century French Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Antique English Oil on Canvas Genre Tavern Painting Signed H. Trafton circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
, garb reminiscent of court jester, signed upper left H. Trafton, circa 1890. Measures: 19.25" H
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Late 19th Century English Antique Court Jester

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Canvas, Wood

19th-Century Belgian Patinated Bronze Jewelry Box with Medieval Court Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
spell, and a court jester flirting with a maiden. The detail work is outstanding with base relief decor
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Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Court Jester

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Bronze

Monumental French Renaissance Style Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
the right that of a lounging court jester. The whole is supported on a pair of free standing columns
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Court Jester

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Stone

Death s Arrest by John Henry Amshewitz
By John Henry Amshewitz
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Occupying the foreground is a court jester, cupid figure and young maiden — the presence of these figures is
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Early 20th Century Academic Antique Court Jester

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Canvas, Oil

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
fairly distant past. The Drawing depicts two ladies of the court entertained by a jester. For any
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1850s Italian Victorian Antique Court Jester

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very fine pair of early 19th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Court Jester

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Walnut

Stunning, Large and Hand Carved Renaissance Revival Court Jester Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique French jester sculpture. This large and amazing sculpture of a sitting court
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Court Jester

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Oak

Gothic Revival Corner Bracket / Shelf with Hand Painted Stylized Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique wall bracket with colorful court jesters / musicians. If you collect one of a kind antiques
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Court Jester

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Wood

Court Jester Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and timely court jester nutcracker. Perfect for the holidays ! Heavy, solid brass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Court Jester

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Brass

Court Jester Nutcracker
Court Jester Nutcracker
H 1.5 in W 7 in D 1.25 in
Court Jester Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming carved wood jester mounted as a lamp. This carving was originally part of a large piece
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19th Century Italian Antique Court Jester

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Wood

Court Jester Lamp
Court Jester Lamp
H 35 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Giltwood wall bracket carved as a gargoyle
Located in Vancouver, BC
A humorous depiction of a court jester in carved and gilded wood; likely English mid 19th; original
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19th Century English Antique Court Jester

Old French Terra Cotta Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
An interesting character such as a talented actor, a traveling minstrel or perhaps a court jester
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Early 20th Century French Antique Court Jester

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Terracotta

Old French Terra Cotta Figure
Old French Terra Cotta Figure
H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in
Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899
By Otto Bettmann (Australia) 1
Located in Ajijic, Jalisco
Otto Bettmann was born in Prussia in 1862 but by 1900 he was well established in Melbourne, Australia. This carving is signed by him and with the notation that is was done in Melbou...
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1890s Australian Antique Court Jester

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Wood

English Toby Jug
Located in Wilson, NC
English toby jug, depicting a court jester.
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1860s English Antique Court Jester

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Ceramic

English Toby Jug
English Toby Jug
H 9.75 in W 5 in D 6.75 in

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1920s Antique Court Jester

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1990s Italian Renaissance Antique Court Jester

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Sterling Silver

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Located in New York, NY
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Early 20th Century Antique Court Jester

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
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1940s Antique Court Jester

Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Art Edition "Me and My Shadow"
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21st Century and Contemporary European Antique Court Jester

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Paper

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Court Jester

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Wood

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Court Jester

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Paper

30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
$75 / item
H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 2 in
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
By F.J.B. Watson, Carl C. Dauterman, Everett Fahy
Located in valatie, NY
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20th Century American Antique Court Jester

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Paper

12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
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1910s English Antique Court Jester

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Enamel, Gold

Portraits (Signed by Avedon)
By Richard Avedon
Located in New York, NY
First edition (stated) of this collection of portraits by fashion and portrait photographer nonpareil Richard Avedon. Published in 1976 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. Introductory es...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Court Jester

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Paper

Portraits (Signed by Avedon)
Portraits (Signed by Avedon)
$400
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
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1940s American Antique Court Jester

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Cotton

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17th Century Italian Antique Court Jester

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Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Court Jester

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H 19.7 in W 14.8 in D 3 in
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19th Century English Antique Court Jester


American Notes
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American Notes
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H 7.5 in W 1.8 in D 5 in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Court Jester

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Chrome

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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Court Jester

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Leather, Walnut

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Antique Court Jester For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique court jester you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique court jester — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique court jester — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique court jester is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, folk art and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Antonio Pandiani and Matteo Lovatti each produced at least one beautiful antique court jester that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Court Jester?

Prices for an antique court jester can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,632.