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Antique Fairground Paper Mache Sculpture of a Witch or Farmer's Wive

$1,775
£1,348.16
€1,557.57
CA$2,487.73
A$2,784.23
CHF 1,453.16
MX$33,953.30
NOK 18,598.42
SEK 17,605.79
DKK 11,623.91
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Antique Fairground Paper Mache Sculpture of a Witch or Farmer's Wive A large half-relief sculpture of the witch from the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Probably used as decoration in a fairytale garden at a funfair. Handmade from papier-mâché on a wooden base. Germany, early 20th century. Very good original condition with some paint abrasions. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art. Measures: Width: 23.62" (60 cm) Height: 41.34" (105 cm) Depth: 9.45" (24 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e72341stDibs: LU988739209282

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