Late 19th Century French Finely Carved Walnut Figure of a Pierrot

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A late 19th century French finely carved walnut figure of a Pierrot.

The Pierrot stands on a plinth wearing his characteristic clothing of the skull cap, frilled collaret, loose shirt with large buttons and pantaloons.

He is finely carved and in the midst of performing with his arms and hands gesticulating.

The Pierrot originates from the late 17th century Italian troupes of players that performed in Paris.

The Pierrot is not a clown but a specific clown character from European pantomime typically having a white face and performed unmasked.

He was originally created to act the fool but is easy to recognise as his dress and personality has not really changed for years.

His characteristics were a naive romantic, sometimes a prankster and acrobat and was skilled as a tumbler but was often a butt of jokes.

This carved figure is in very good condition, the thumbs have both been professionally glued back on over the years which is not uncommon with carved fingers and thumbs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

68cm (26.77")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA436822

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS506

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description

A late 19th century French finely carved walnut figure of a Pierrot.

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The Pierrot stands on a plinth wearing his characteristic clothing of the skull cap, frilled collaret, loose shirt with large buttons and pantaloons.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Late 19th century French finely carved walnut figure of a Pierrot — fig 1. Late 19th Century French Finely Carved Walnut Figure of a Pierrot

He is finely carved and in the midst of performing with his arms and hands gesticulating.

The Pierrot originates from the late 17th century Italian troupes of players that performed in Paris.

The Pierrot is not a clown but a specific clown character from European pantomime typically having a white face and performed unmasked.

fig 2. Late 19th century French finely carved walnut figure of a Pierrot — fig 2. Late 19th Century French Finely Carved Walnut Figure of a Pierrot

He was originally created to act the fool but is easy to recognise as his dress and personality has not really changed for years.

His characteristics were a naive romantic, sometimes a prankster and acrobat and was skilled as a tumbler but was often a butt of jokes.

This carved figure is in very good condition, the thumbs have both been professionally glued back on over the years which is not uncommon with carved fingers and thumbs.