Guignol, The Glove Puppet From The Guignol Theatre
Guignol, a glove puppet from the Guignol theater, late 19th century.
Carved and painted wooden head.
Wooden hands and stick.
Wooden base.
Guignol is the main character of the theater bearing his name. Dressed, in the Lyon tradition, in a frock coat and bow tie, he is immediately identifiable by his facial features, which, according to legend, are those of Laurent Mourguet : a mischievous smile, dimples, and dark eyes. All this is topped with a bicorn hat with folded brims, revealing a small braid of hair (a "sarsifi," in the Lyon dialect).
Dimensions :
Total height with base : 50 cm.
Head height : 11 cm
Base dimensions : 8 cm x 8 cm
Shipping available : France / International.
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Carved and painted wooden head.
Wooden hands and stick.
Wooden base.
Guignol is the main character of the theater bearing his name. Dressed, in the Lyon tradition, in a frock coat and bow tie, he is immediately identifiable by his facial features, which, according to legend, are those of Laurent Mourguet : a mischievous smile, dimples, and dark eyes. All this is topped with a bicorn hat with folded brims, revealing a small braid of hair (a "sarsifi," in the Lyon dialect).
Dimensions :
Total height with base : 50 cm.
Head height : 11 cm
Base dimensions : 8 cm x 8 cm
Shipping available : France / International.
As a guideline, we systematically respond to all information requests by email.
Please remember to check your spam folder.
190 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: 50
Reference (ID): 1716631
Availability: In stock
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