Puppet - porcelain biscuit - 1940-1950

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German porcelain biscuit clown marionette from the 1940s, fully jointed and unglazed, hand‑painted with a Pierrot/theatrical costume, marked on the base and in good condition with signs of age.

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Fascinating vintage puppet
fully articulated, made of biscuit/unglazed porcelain, probably Central European production (Germany/Austria area) and datable to the first half of the 20th century (roughly 1940–1950).

The figure shows:
• articulated body
• hand-painted decoration, with a Pierrot-style theatrical costume / stage character
• mark/number visible under the base, indicative of vintage serial production

Object with
Visual impact, ideal for collectors of vintage dolls, puppets, theatre, historic circus, or Wunderkammer.

Good general condition, appropriate for age.
Present normal signs of aging, slight wear and patina. No obvious structural damage.


Sold as a collectible item, not as a modern toy.

Fascinating vintage puppet
fully articulated, made of biscuit/unglazed porcelain, probably Central European production (Germany/Austria area) and datable to the first half of the 20th century (roughly 1940–1950).

The figure shows:
• articulated body
• hand-painted decoration, with a Pierrot-style theatrical costume / stage character
• mark/number visible under the base, indicative of vintage serial production

Object with
Visual impact, ideal for collectors of vintage dolls, puppets, theatre, historic circus, or Wunderkammer.

Good general condition, appropriate for age.
Present normal signs of aging, slight wear and patina. No obvious structural damage.


Sold as a collectible item, not as a modern toy.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title
Clown Marionette
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
porcelain biscuit
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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