two-italian-or-sicilian-rod-puppets
Lot 248
Two Italian or Sicilian Rod Puppets
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, carved polychrome heads, hands and feet, depicting gentlemen, the first (37.5 in.) wears a frock coat and chained waistcoat; the second (39 in.) sports a top hat above a coatee with tails.

Proceeds to benefit the American Dance Festival, Durham, North Carolina

Both puppets have considerable wear to their feet, flaking paint and soiled outfits that suffer mothing and fractured silk. The brim of the first puppet's hat is split. With custom stands.

$800 - 1,500