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Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

$2,200
£1,666.30
€1,913.68
CA$3,082.92
A$3,351.76
CHF 1,777.10
MX$40,179.04
NOK 22,586.08
SEK 20,691.92
DKK 14,302.36

About the Item

Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23 and 34.2 cm). Ex private Mendocino collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th-Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#38431stDibs: LU1778241434082

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