Puppet Collection (#8)

Sheet 2 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 2 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70

Sheet 4 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 4 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70

Sheet 7 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 7 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 6 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 6 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 5 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 5 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 5 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 5 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70

Sheet 3 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 3 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 11 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 11 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Minstrel Hand Puppet, c. 1936. Creator: Beverly Chichester
Minstrel Hand Puppet, c. 1936

Puppet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: George File
Puppet, 1935/1942

Hand Puppet "Judy"and Child, c. 1936. Creator: George File
Hand Puppet " Judy" and Child, c. 1936

Judge Hand Puppet, c. 1936. Creator: Beverly Chichester
Judge Hand Puppet, c. 1936

Puppet: Pirate, c. 1936. Creator: Beverly Chichester
Puppet: Pirate, c. 1936

Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Beverly Chichester
Marionette, 1935/1942

Les Coulisses du theatre de Seraphin, a Paris (engraving)
3645431 Les Coulisses du theatre de Seraphin, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Coulisses du theatre de Seraphin, a Paris)

Lay-figure (engraving)
3653634 Lay-figure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lay-figure. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Ombres chinoises (engraving)
3635614 Ombres chinoises (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ombres chinoises. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

A Victorian New Year card of a child lifting a net curtail to look at a jester
3603600 A Victorian New Year card of a child lifting a net curtail to look at a jester and ball on the floor, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c
3605397 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Edwardian postcard of Father Christmas with a sack on his back
3605087 Edwardian postcard of Father Christmas with a sack on his back and a basket of fruit on his arm walking through the snow, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in
3604487 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in front of a small stage. When the card is held in front of a light source a Punch

Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320760 Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

a Catholic priest waved a small figure (puppet) dressed in a red uniform
5943084 a Catholic priest waved a small figure (puppet) dressed in a red uniform (communard in federe costume), holding a rifle in his hand, a knife between his teeth and a torch

Punch and Judy (colour litho)
960932 Punch and Judy (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch and Judy, lines of verse illustrated by a crowd watching a Punch and Judy show)

Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465761 Short, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partner, with Codlin)

Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c. 1880-95 (colour litho)
STC414267 Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c.1880-95 (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Man, weighed down with childrens presents (b / w photo)
2800573 Man, weighed down with childrens presents (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man, weighed down with childrens presents)

From China to Canada (colour litho)
2777633 From China to Canada (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From China to Canada)

Children and cat playing with Mr Punch puppet Date: circa 1850

Les Colonies Francaises (engraving)
2788982 Les Colonies Francaises (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Colonies Francaises. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 27 November 1892)

Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey (colour litho)
2818481 Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey)

Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b / w photo)
3096146 Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet Marquis and Marquise)

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tony Sarg in his workshop and a group of his favourite marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

The Wandering Puppeteer, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)
CHT207459 The Wandering Puppeteer, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of
CHT170482 Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of Le Drolatique, 22nd June, 1867 (colour litho) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Show with shadow puppets in Algeria. c. 1835 (w / c on paper)
CHT189395 Show with shadow puppets in Algeria. c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Leblanc, Theodore (1800-37); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail)
XBP229287 Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Day of the Dead figure, from Oaxaca (papier mache)
XBP229285 Day of the Dead figure, from Oaxaca (papier mache) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Father Christmas
BAL7223 Father Christmas by Roger, Karl (b.1879); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Hans Arnbom, The Carpenter
NUL39093 Hans Arnbom, The Carpenter by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Sundborn, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The Puppet; Le Poupee, c. 1919 (oil on canvas)
652393 The Puppet; Le Poupee, c.1919 (oil on canvas) by Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935); 54.7x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Puppet. Le Poupee; Gustave Loiseau (1865-1935)

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"Puppetry: A Timeless Art Form Unveiling a World of Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of puppetry, where Muffin the Mule and Rasputin Caricature come to life through strings and skilled hands. From Pelham puppets to Fulton Mackay and Sprocket filming in Cornwall, this captivating art form has captured hearts for generations. Remember Mr Punch's mischievous encounters with the crocodile? Or perhaps you've heard the delightful melody of Two Marionettes Polka while admiring its music cover. The iconic film "Punch and Judy Man (The)" from 1963 still echoes in our memories, reminding us of the timeless charm that puppets possess. Who could forget Pinocchio, whose journey taught us valuable lessons about honesty and bravery? And let's not overlook water puppets gracefully gliding across serene ponds or Punch and Judy entertaining crowds on bustling beaches. Traveling eastward to Dalian, Manchukuo in China, witness Festival Stilt Dance as vibrant dancers bring ancient tales to life using intricately designed puppets. Meanwhile, Jack-in-a-box springs forth with an infectious smile from his red wooden box, showcasing the joyous nature of clown puppets. Puppets have transcended time and cultures; they are vessels for storytelling that ignite our imagination like no other medium can. Whether it be traditional marionettes or innovative creations, these characters hold a special place in our hearts as they weave their magic on stage or screen. So next time you encounter a puppet show or stumble upon a vintage puppet collection tucked away somewhere – take a moment to appreciate this extraordinary art form that has delighted audiences young and old throughout history. Let yourself be transported into a world where strings dance effortlessly between reality and fantasy - because behind every puppet lies an artist who breathes life into them with love and creativity.