The show must go on, and this vintage life-sized ventriloquist figure is ready for his encore! Deaccessioned from a puppetry museum, this particularly charming character features wonderful modeling and fine facial painting to his carved wooden head with delightful, animated features including movement to eyes, ears, lower jaw, and upper lip (eyebrow movement non-operating). His beautifully painted face boasts blushed cheeks, green glass eyes, applied eyebrows, violet pink cheeks and nose tip, and full, scarlet red lips curved into a charming smile with upper and lower teeth (visible when his mouth is open via his internal controls). His head is in good condition save for normal, scattered wear and a rub to the tip of the nose. He wears a red human hair wig topped with a black derby hat.
His head is mounted on a handle which is accessible through his open back and allows manual operation (with an assortment of levers and pulls) of his facial features and the ability to turn his head from side to side by rotating the handle. His upper torso features a finely crafted wooden armature which is covered in the front with cotton. His stuffed cotton arms terminate in nicely detailed carved wooden hands in good condition (hands possibly repainted). His lower body is of firmly stuffed cotton with weighted legs and hinge sewn knees (all cotton elements of the body are in very clean condition). He has been re-costumed in a mix of vintage and modern pieces including a collared yellow cotton shirt, a burgundy wool jacket and plaid flannel pants. A pair of vintage black leather shoes worn over purple socks complete his charming presentation. An incredible piece that would bring endless charm to the doll room or puppet theater! Attributed to Ken Spencer Circa 1940/50’s.
Due to the size, we cannot offer international shipping on this piece.
Measures approximately 42” tall

$695.00

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