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Antique Italian Theatre Prop
Nikki Page Antiques
for sale €644     $699
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Antique Italian Theatre Prop

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique Italian theatre props (I believe), they are Paper Mache with little hanging wooden legs that swing ! They sit perfectly or could have fishing wire attached inside to the frame of the legs and be hung.

I purchased three of these in Italy, they just made me smile, they are adorable. Finding such honest antique decorative items has become extremely hard over the recent years, I have never found anything like them before. “A smile is worth every penny” !

Priced at £550 each.

Sitting – 8 inches high.

Width: 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Height: 11 inches (28 cm)

Depth: 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Theatre Prop to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217255
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Description
Antique Italian theatre props (I believe), they are Paper Mache with little hanging wooden legs that swing ! They sit perfectly or could have fishing wire attached inside to the frame of the legs and be hung.

I purchased three of these in Italy, they just made me smile, they are adorable.

“
Finding such honest antique decorative items has become extremely hard over the recent years, I have never found anything like them before.
Nikki Page Antiques

“A smile is worth every penny” !

Priced at £550 each.

Sitting – 8 inches high.

Width: 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Height: 11 inches (28 cm)

Depth: 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Theatre Prop to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217255
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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A weathered grey plaster theatre prop shaped like a flared bell with a relief carving of a classical face and small wooden legs attached underneath.
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Archive I A weathered grey plaster theatre prop shaped like a flared bell with a relief carving of a classical face and small wooden legs attached underneath.

Antique Italian theatre prop

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United Kingdom
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A weathered grey plaster theatre prop shaped like a flared bell with a relief carving of a classical face and small wooden legs attached underneath.
Antique Italian theatre prop
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A weathered grey plaster theatre prop shaped like a flared bell with a relief carving of a classical face and small wooden legs attached underneath.
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Italian theatre props, particularly those originating from traditional opera, stage productions, and puppet theatre, were crafted for performance from the Renaissance through the early twentieth century. These objects frequently incorporated classical mythological imagery, decorative swags, and stylized faces designed to be visible from a distance.

Historic stage props were constructed using lightweight materials such as carved softwood, papier-mache, woven canvas, and coated gesso plaster. This structural combination allowed artisans to build detailed relief carvings while keeping the objects easy to manipulate during performances.

Authentic theatrical pieces exhibit evidence of hand craftsmanship, such as carved wooden peg joints, exposed layers of burlap or paper beneath aged gesso, hand-applied paint layers, and uneven surface wear resulting from historical stage usage.

Interior designers place theatrical fragments on open shelving, sideboards, or mantelpieces as standalone sculptural curios. Displaying these objects alongside books or mounted on custom metal stands highlights their three-dimensional form and historical texture.

Preserve delicate gesso and plaster surfaces by maintaining a climate-controlled environment away from moisture and direct sunlight. Remove dust using a soft, dry bristle brush, and avoid applying liquid cleaners or damp cloths that could dissolve the water-soluble ground.
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