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19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette

About the Item

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all hand carved, still wearing its original metal embroidery clothing. Wearing a delightful hand carved turban with original hanging hook still in place. Size in inches: H 37 x W 9” x D 5” Origin: Italy Date: 19th Century Condition: Fair Naturally aged item that has stood the test of time, worn surface resulting is loss of painted surface and torn and faded clothing with missing detail as shown in the photos provided. An item dated over 100 years old so please expect this in its condition and obvious use over the years. This item does not stand alone but is solid in form without breaks or structural damage. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

Dimensions:

Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Pine,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4304243395732

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