Puppet - Wood, Metal, Textile, Plume - 1940-1950
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Pair of antique European central theatre marionettes with wire controls, carved wood heads, hammered metal armour and period textiles, depicting a warrior and a musketeer in Renaissance/baroque style, with overall good condition and age-related wear, dating to circa 1940–1950 and measuring 80 × 18 cm and 40 × 15 cm respectively.
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Pair of antique theater puppets
Central Europe — mid-20th century
Carved wood, repoussé metal and antique textiles
Rare ensemble consisting of two string theater puppets depicting military and knightly characters, probably from Central Europe (Czechoslovakia, Hungary or Austria), made circa the 1940s–1960s.
These pieces show remarkable artisanal workmanship blending:
handsculpted and hand-painted heads,
armor in repoussé and hammered metal,
antique textiles in rich red and brown tones,
original movable joints.
The first puppet depicts an Oriental warrior or Janissary, recognizable by its expressive polychrome face, decorated shield, and curved sabre.
The second represents a musketeer or guard captain in a Renaissance/Baroque-inspired costume, wearing a helmet with a red and black plume, equipped with a rapier and a wide shield.
The ensemble exudes a strong theatrical and decorative presence, characteristic of itinerant popular theaters in Central Europe in the 20th century.
Dimensions
Large warrior puppet: 80 × 18 cm
Musketeer puppet: 40 × 15 cm
Condition
Good overall condition with wear, oxidation and patina consistent with age.
Some signs of use visible, contributing to the authentic charm of the pieces.
Provenance
Ancient private collection.
Ideal for:
- collection of antique puppets,
- cabinet of curiosities,
- theatrical or scenographic decoration,
- enthusiast of European folk arts.
Pair of antique theater puppets
Central Europe — mid-20th century
Carved wood, repoussé metal and antique textiles
Rare ensemble consisting of two string theater puppets depicting military and knightly characters, probably from Central Europe (Czechoslovakia, Hungary or Austria), made circa the 1940s–1960s.
These pieces show remarkable artisanal workmanship blending:
handsculpted and hand-painted heads,
armor in repoussé and hammered metal,
antique textiles in rich red and brown tones,
original movable joints.
The first puppet depicts an Oriental warrior or Janissary, recognizable by its expressive polychrome face, decorated shield, and curved sabre.
The second represents a musketeer or guard captain in a Renaissance/Baroque-inspired costume, wearing a helmet with a red and black plume, equipped with a rapier and a wide shield.
The ensemble exudes a strong theatrical and decorative presence, characteristic of itinerant popular theaters in Central Europe in the 20th century.
Dimensions
Large warrior puppet: 80 × 18 cm
Musketeer puppet: 40 × 15 cm
Condition
Good overall condition with wear, oxidation and patina consistent with age.
Some signs of use visible, contributing to the authentic charm of the pieces.
Provenance
Ancient private collection.
Ideal for:
- collection of antique puppets,
- cabinet of curiosities,
- theatrical or scenographic decoration,
- enthusiast of European folk arts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title
Marionette ancienne Théâtre
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Plume, Metal, Textile, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Depiction/theme
Military
Estimated period
1940-1950
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