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Pair of Mid-20th Century Laurel and Hardy Theatre Masks

$1,896.67

£1,400

€1,636.47

CA$2,617.69

A$2,932.39

CHF 1,525.21

MX$35,769.09

NOK 19,417.90

SEK 18,309.70

DKK 12,214.17

About the Item

Pair of Mid-20th Century Laurel and Hardy Theatre Masks A quirky matched pair of hand-crafted papier mache mid-20th Century French theatre masks. In the form of the world-renowned movie stars and comedians Laurel and Hardy. Both these items show good age and would have been used to entertain audiences in theatres across Paris at one point. Size in inches: Laurel H 20” x W 13” x D 15” / Hardy H 15” x W 14” x D 14” Origin: Paris (France) Date: Mid-20th Century Condition: Good Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface area as shown with loss of paint and aged surface cracks and splits to the paper around the neck area. Both these masks are solid and still in completely original untouched condition. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail and paper in more detail. 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: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4304246086302

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