TOONS - Pinocchio – Poker Face
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Original unique 1/1 TOONS artwork titled Pinocchio – Poker Face, created in 2026 in France from two authentic US one-dollar bills, hand-painted in acrylic and marker, signed on the back, with dimensions 15.6 cm by 13.2 cm and in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist as part of the Toons Dollar Universe collection.
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Original unique 1/1 work by TOONS titled Pinocchio – Poker Face, created in 2026 on two authentic US $1 bills joined together, hand-painted in acrylic and marker. Signed on the back. France, 2026. Sold directly by the artist.
Artwork number: PF-JH-226-A-02
Story of the work
Facing the table, cards in hand, Pinocchio wears a controlled smile.
A knowing wink… but his nose, unlike him, never lies.
In this poker-inspired scene, the lie becomes strategy… except for the one who cannot cheat without betraying himself.
For here, Pinocchio is playing an impossible hand:
every bluff condemns him.
The more he tries to win, the more the truth asserts itself.
The more he plays, the more he loses control.
Behind its playful and colorful surface, the work reveals a deeper tension:
in games as in life, everyone can lie… except the one who pays the price immediately.
The dollar bill, universal symbol of value, becomes a trap:
a space where victory depends on deceit; but for Pinocchio, the game is lost from the start.
Artistic intention
With this work, TOONS overturns a universal childhood figure to reveal an inexorable mechanism: that of the game, bluffing and its limits.
Pinocchio embodies here a fundamental contradiction:
playing to win… while being unable to lie without consequence.
A reflection on control, illusion and the invisible rules that govern our value systems.
Collection
Toons Dollar Universe – Gambling
A work with a double reading, both visual and conceptual, conceived to fit into a sustainable collection approach.
Rare by essence (1/1), it will naturally find its place in a contemporary art or demanding pop culture collection.
Delivered unframed; the work can be presented in different ways: custom framing, magnetic acrylic frame for a floating effect, gallery crating or mounting, at the boundary between wall art and a sculpture.
Secure international shipping via DHL / UPS / FedEx.
Technique
Precision work done by hand for a clean and contrasted look.
Acrylic provides intensity and depth, while marker structures the lines and graphic details.
The whole is protected by a finishing varnish ensuring excellent long-term preservation.
Original unique 1/1 work by TOONS titled Pinocchio – Poker Face, created in 2026 on two authentic US $1 bills joined together, hand-painted in acrylic and marker. Signed on the back. France, 2026. Sold directly by the artist.
Artwork number: PF-JH-226-A-02
Story of the work
Facing the table, cards in hand, Pinocchio wears a controlled smile.
A knowing wink… but his nose, unlike him, never lies.
In this poker-inspired scene, the lie becomes strategy… except for the one who cannot cheat without betraying himself.
For here, Pinocchio is playing an impossible hand:
every bluff condemns him.
The more he tries to win, the more the truth asserts itself.
The more he plays, the more he loses control.
Behind its playful and colorful surface, the work reveals a deeper tension:
in games as in life, everyone can lie… except the one who pays the price immediately.
The dollar bill, universal symbol of value, becomes a trap:
a space where victory depends on deceit; but for Pinocchio, the game is lost from the start.
Artistic intention
With this work, TOONS overturns a universal childhood figure to reveal an inexorable mechanism: that of the game, bluffing and its limits.
Pinocchio embodies here a fundamental contradiction:
playing to win… while being unable to lie without consequence.
A reflection on control, illusion and the invisible rules that govern our value systems.
Collection
Toons Dollar Universe – Gambling
A work with a double reading, both visual and conceptual, conceived to fit into a sustainable collection approach.
Rare by essence (1/1), it will naturally find its place in a contemporary art or demanding pop culture collection.
Delivered unframed; the work can be presented in different ways: custom framing, magnetic acrylic frame for a floating effect, gallery crating or mounting, at the boundary between wall art and a sculpture.
Secure international shipping via DHL / UPS / FedEx.
Technique
Precision work done by hand for a clean and contrasted look.
Acrylic provides intensity and depth, while marker structures the lines and graphic details.
The whole is protected by a finishing varnish ensuring excellent long-term preservation.
Details
Artist
TOONS
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Pinocchio – Poker Face
Technique
Acrylic painting, Felt-tip pen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
15.6 cm
Width
13.2 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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