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Rare Vintage Israeli Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture
By Frank Meisler
Located in Surfside, FL
of Art awarded him the Franz Kafka gold medal in 1999. He was made an honorary academician by both
Category

1960s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

The Virgen the Mechanical Creed, Oil, Mixed Media, Hyperrealism, Cuban Art
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
hyperrealism of modern Cuban art that is now available to the world art market. The Virgin & The Mechanical
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Surrealist Sketch
By Jack Maxwell
Located in Houston, TX
Surrealist mechanical work with an industrial theme. Work is done in graphite. Work is signed in
Category

1980s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Mechanical Turtle Pet Dish Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A copper over cast iron turtle with a unique mechanical head, that stepped on, opens the back
Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Primitives

Materials

Copper, Iron

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Unusual Pre-War round "Drum Mechanical Bank", whose operation is somewhat different than most banks
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"Chandler s Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

French "Marital Strife" Mechanical Carnival Toy
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This whimsical 19th century mechanical carnival toy is fabricated in sheet metal and painted. I
Category

Antique 19th Century French Carnival Art

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Ronson 1938 Type 2 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco mechanical dispenser box with lighter made by Ronson. An exceptional and very
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
(see image). It is one of the earlier mechanical banks made for children to encourage saving, and is
Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Bank of Education Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Bank of Education & Economy" nickel plated cast iron mechanical bank is one of the more
Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Moon Rocket Commemorative Mechanical Bank Dated 1962
By Duro Mold and Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank manufactured by "Duro Mold and MFG. Inc." (embossed underneath) was made in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Metal

"Ann Arbor" Julius Schmidt, Mechanical and Technological Abstract Sculpture
By Julius Schmidt
Located in New York, NY
from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1953 and for the next two years studied sculpture under Ossip Zadkine
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ronson USA 1936 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco mechanical dispenser box with lighter made by Ronson. An exceptional and very
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

German Mechanical Carousel Rocket Lithographed Tin Toy, Circa 1950 s
By Blomer Schuler
Located in Incline Village, NV
Spring loaded carousel rocket ride toy with a world globe "riding round the world”. The globe has the countries in very close proportion and proximity; note the countries of Formosa ...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950 s Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
Japanese tin mechanical bank features a rocket launcher mounted on the top surface of the body
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

RONSON 1925 Art Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk cigarette dispenser designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful and very rare desk
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold

"Hall s Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
By J. E. Steven s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Hall's Excelsior" mechanical bank (as this is referred to) is recognized as the first example of a
Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop
By MGM Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
Ben Hur screen-used miniature ship. (MGM, 1925/1959) A spectacular articulated ship model from the sea battle scenes in both MGM versions of Ben-Hur. This vessel originally construct...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Hansa Mechanical Huge Stuffed Hippopotamus Almost 4 Feet Long
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Hansa plush mechanical Stuffed Hippopotamus Hansa was created in 1972 by German-born Hans Axthelm
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Toys

Materials

Acrylic

Bauhaus Abstract Color Woodcut Mechanical Ballet Woodblock Print
By Werner Drewes
Located in Surfside, FL
Mechanical Ballet Signed and dated Medium: Relief Print - Color Woodcut Substrate: Japanese Paper
Category

1970s Bauhaus Abstract Prints

Materials

Color, Woodcut

Mechanical Figures - Original Etching by Louis Marcoussis - 20th Century
By Louis Marcoussis
Located in Roma, IT
Mechanical Figures is an original etching artwork realized by Louis Marcoussis (1878 or 1883, Łódź
Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

"Penny Pineapple" Mechanical Bank Commemorating Hawaiin Statehood American, 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cast Iron mechanical bank manufactured in Littlestown and Deer Park Pennsylvania. Imswiler and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
paint). As you can see from the back, this piece took all kinds of mechanical wizardry to allow the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Steel

Rare Mechanical Store Display "MOJUD" Stockings by Louis G. Audette Company
By Displaymasters
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mechanical Store Display advertising "MOJUD" Stockings by Louis G. Audette & Company ,New York
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

The Mechanical Bird - Original Lithograph by Aldo Turchiaro - 1980
By Aldo Turchiaro
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 125 prints plus 25 prints in Roman Numerals. One of the 25 prints in roman numerals, numbered and hand signed. Very good conditions.
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Andy Warhol record art 1964 (Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic images
Category

1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

"Roll Over Cat" Mechanical Wind-Up Toy by Kohler, Germany U.S. Zone circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made in Western Germany U.S. Zone during the occupation between 1945 and 1955, this is a fabulous and brightly colorful toy with terrific action---sure to please. To operate; wind up...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

RONSON 1936 Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco machine age dispenser box with touch-tip made by Ronson. An exceptional and very
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Cartier Gold Filled Perpetual Calendar Stockbroker s Mechanical Pencil
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Gold Filled Perpetual Calendar Stockbroker's Mechanical Pencil- This rare Cartier
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold-filled

Andy Warhol record cover art 1986 (Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Andy Warhol record cover art 1986 (Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Andy Warhol record cover art 1986 (Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Japanese Big Antique Hand Carved Industrial Mechanical Pulley Kassha Iron Hanger
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Great Industrial, mechanical antique wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Mechanical Jewelry Store Display Automaton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical jewelry store display is presumed to date to the 1920s and to originate
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1940s Art Deco LeCoultre Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Art Deco Wrist Watch, 38 X 20 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Rectangular case
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Omega Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
flared Lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial with raised gold markers. Black
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Montblanc Meisterstück Gold-Coated Classique Mechanical Pencil, with Gift Box
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
The Meisterstuck LeGrand in deep black Precious Resin with gold coated details and surmounted by the white star emblem evolves into Montblanc's design icon Features Clip : Gold Co...
Category

2010s More Objets d Art and Vertu

Andy Warhol Record Cover Art 1982
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic images
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

German 1935 Art Deco Bartender Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mechanical
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Nickel

Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Homer Limited Edition Mechanical Pencil
By Montblanc
Located in San Fernando, CA
Launched in 2018, as the yearly offering from the Montblanc Writers Edition, the Homer is one of the most striking and recognisable pens from the series. This tribute to the author o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Glass - Original Lithograph by Ivo Pannaggi - 1975 ca.
By Ivo Pannaggi
Located in Roma, IT
dell’Arte Meccanica (Futurist Manifesto of Mechanical Art), for which the drawing that inspired this
Category

1970s Futurist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1930 Art Deco Modernist Baccarat Crystal Clock Original Mechanical Movement
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Baccarat Art-Deco Modernist clock made in 1930s in molded clear crystal. Original mechanical
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Pen Mechanical Pencil Set
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. pen & pencil set. Designed by Elsa Peretti. In sterling silver. (The original Tiffany ink cartridge is not functional. Meaning it needs a refill to be used.) ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Flapper Lady, 1920s Wooden Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cigarette dispenser, Flapper Lady, Turban Flapper cigarette dispenser, American, circa 1920s. Carved wood with composition and cloth depiction of "Flapper" female with open mouth. Pu...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Art Deco Telometer Mechanical Digital Clock with Fluted Wood Case
Located in Chicago, IL
This Telometer mechanical digital clock has an Art Deco style case. The use of various woods gives
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare Andy Warhol Record Cover Art set of 4 (Andy Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
.” (source: Farout magazine) Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art
Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Offset

German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mechanical cigarettes
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Rare Andy Warhol Record Cover Art set of 4 (Andy Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some
Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Offset

Rare Andy Warhol Record Cover Art set of 4 (Andy Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
.” (source: Farout magazine) Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art
Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Offset

German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
By Bauhaus
Located in Miami, FL
in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mechanical cigarettes
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Folk Art 1930 Mechanical Desk Barrel Box In Polychromate Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Folk art desk barrel box. Very unusual piece of folk art, created around the 1930. This is a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Must De Cartier Gold Writing instruments Ballpoint Pen and Mechanical Pencil Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
mechanical pencil, seamlessly paired to create a harmonious writing duo. Individually marked with the serial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Original Andy Warhol Record Cover Art set of 4 (Andy Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
.” (source: Farout magazine) Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art
Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Rare Andy Warhol Record Cover Art set of 4 (Andy Warhol album art)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some
Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Art Deco Gypsy, 1920s Wooden Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Kindel Graham
By Theodor Kindel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cigarette dispenser, Gypsy woman , Turban Flapper by Kindel & Graham Cigarette dispenser, American, circa 1920s. Carved wood with composition and cloth depiction of female with open ...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

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Mechanical Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mechanical art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of mechanical art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of mechanical art made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of mechanical art over the years, but those crafted by J. E. Steven's Company, J. E. Stevens Co. and Bayard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Art?

The average selling price for a piece of mechanical art at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $32,177 for the highest priced.