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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette
The House of Antiques
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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette

19th century
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Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing. Made from carved pine sections and full articulated. Likely to have been holding a sword at some point but this has long gone. Still firmly attached to is 2 cast iron rod poles, A lovely example that belongs in a museum in our humble opinion.

Origin: Italy

Material: Pine and Brass

Age: 1860 - 1900

Size: Height 45” x Width 11” x Depth 7”

Condition Report

Naturally aged items, that has stood the test of time. Wear and tear across the whole item. The wooden sections have worn at the feet, hands and face as shown. The brass sections have a deep patina and are worn in all areas. An aged well used item so please expect this to be reflected in the condition.

Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas of these pieces, therefore 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.

For multiple years we have sold antique and vintage items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items are only restored due to breaks and loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114.3cm (45.00")
Width
27.9cm (10.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Sicilian Marionette Puppet to the 19th Century.

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SA998717
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Sicilian Marionette
Description
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight

A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing. Made from carved pine sections and full articulated. Likely to have been holding a sword at some point but this has long gone.

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Still firmly attached to is 2 cast iron rod poles, A lovely example that belongs in a museum in our humble opinion.
The House of Antiques
fig 1. A mid-19th century Sicilian marionette figure featuring articulated iron body armour, a carved wooden head, and layered fabric garments suspended by a upper iron rod.
fig 1. Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette

Origin: Italy

Material: Pine and Brass

Age: 1860 - 1900

Size: Height 45” x Width 11” x Depth 7”

Condition Report

Naturally aged items, that has stood the test of time. Wear and tear across the whole item. The wooden sections have worn at the feet, hands and face as shown. The brass sections have a deep patina and are worn in all areas. An aged well used item so please expect this to be reflected in the condition.

fig 2. A mid-19th century Sicilian marionette figure featuring articulated iron body armour, a carved wooden head, and layered fabric garments suspended by a upper iron rod.
fig 2. Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette

Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas of these pieces, therefore 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.

fig 3. A mid-19th century Sicilian marionette figure featuring articulated iron body armour, a carved wooden head, and layered fabric garments suspended by a upper iron rod.
fig 3. Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette

For multiple years we have sold antique and vintage items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items are only restored due to breaks and loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
114.3cm (45.00")
Width
27.9cm (10.98")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Sicilian Marionette Puppet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA998717
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Sicilian Marionette
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Archive I A mid-19th century Sicilian marionette figure featuring articulated iron body armour, a carved wooden head, and layered fabric garments suspended by a upper iron rod.

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Telephone 07568 151 752
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Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th century Sicilian marionette figure featuring articulated iron body armour, a carved wooden head, and layered fabric garments suspended by a upper iron rod.
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette
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Sicilian marionettes, central to the traditional Opera dei Pupi theatre that flourished in the 19th century, were crafted to portray Carolingian knights and chivalric tales. These theatrical performances served as a primary form of popular entertainment across Sicily during the period.

These figures were typically constructed from carved wooden heads and limbs, fitted with hand-worked iron or brass sheet armour, and dressed in fabric garments embellished with metal trims or fringes.

Authentic pieces feature a solid iron rod attached directly to the top of the head rather than simple string controls, along with hand-hammered metal armour, carved wooden facial features showing natural ageing, and period-appropriate textiles.

These figures are frequently displayed mounted on custom metal stands, presented inside glass vitrines, or integrated into wall-mounted shadow boxes to highlight their sculptural and historical qualities.

Preservation requires gentle dry dusting with a soft brush, keeping the item away from damp conditions to prevent rust on iron components, and limiting direct sunlight exposure to protect original textiles and paint finishes.
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