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A Double Sided Wood Marionette
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A Double Sided Wood Marionette

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful double sided wood marionette depicting a Napoleonic French Hussar each side showing a different uniform There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Double Sided Wooden Marionette to the 1900s.

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SA1157219
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Description
A delightful double sided wood marionette depicting a Napoleonic French Hussar each side showing a different uniform There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Double Sided Wooden Marionette to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157219
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string.
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Archive I A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string.

A double sided wood marionette

Archive II A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View II
Archive III A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View III
Archive IV A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View IV
Archive V A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View V
Archive VI A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View VI
Archive VII A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View VII
Archive VIII A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View VIII
Archive IX A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View IX
Archive X A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View X
Archive XI A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View XI
Archive XII A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string. View XII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string.
A double sided wood marionette
Ref: SA1157219
A double-sided flat carved wooden soldier puppet featuring a painted blue jacket, red trousers, black boots, tall black shako hat, and central hanging string.
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Articulated wooden puppets and marionettes have been produced across Europe for centuries as both childrens playthings and theatrical performance props. Soldier figures gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, reflecting contemporary military uniforms in folk art forms.

Traditional puppets were hand-carved from hardwoods or softwoods such as pine, lime, or beech. They were finished with hand-applied mineral pigments or oil paints, joined with metal pins or leather hinges, and fitted with natural linen or hemp strings.

Authentic period marionettes display evidence of hand-tooling, such as subtle chisel marks, alongside natural wear to the painted surface, particularly around joint pivot points and handles. The presence of historic joinery methods and aged natural wood grain further indicates age.

These vertical decorative objects function effectively as wall art in narrow spaces, such as hallway alcoves, staircases, or between window frames. They can also be suspended within shadow boxes or mounted on custom display stands atop bookshelves and sideboards.

Keep wooden puppets in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent timber warping and paint flaking. Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths.
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