Figure - 2 puppets: Characters from the Théâtre Guignol – Lyon region – 1900 (2) - Boiled cardboard- Papier mâché

Figure - 2 puppets: Characters from the Théâtre Guignol – Lyon region – 1900 (2) - Boiled cardboard- Papier mâché #1.0
Figure - 2 puppets: Characters from the Théâtre Guignol – Lyon region – 1900 (2) - Boiled cardboard- Papier mâché #1.0
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Two papier-mâché Guignol theatre puppets from the Lyon region in France, dating to circa 1900, in excellent condition, each measuring 18 cm high, 8 cm wide and 5 cm deep.

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Two marionettes from the Guignol theatre
Lyon region, France
circa 1900

Papier-mâché. and Hand painting, Very good condition.
The marionettes’ costumes date from around 1950.

Two marionettes from the Guignol theatre
Lyon region, France
circa 1900

Papier-mâché. and Hand painting, Very good condition.
The marionettes’ costumes date from around 1950.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Style
Folk Art
Title
2 puppets: Characters from the Théâtre Guignol – Lyon region – 1900
Country of origin
France
Material
Boiled cardboard- Papier mâché
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
5 cm
Depiction/theme
Guignol
Estimated period
1900-1910
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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