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Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

$17,788.56
£12,950
€15,170.08
CA$24,438.81
A$26,569.91
CHF 14,087.40
MX$318,505.90
NOK 179,043.61
SEK 164,028.29
DKK 113,377.15

About the Item

Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in the form of what resembles Charlie Chaplin. The Jeu de Massacre figure has a hand carved wooden head, torso, shoes, and flat pine hands. In its original cotton tuxedo style clothing and cast-iron hinges. This figure is of French origin and would typically have been used as a game to throw wooden balls at, the aim of the game is to knock over the head to gain a reward/prize. In our humble opinion this is one of the best examples we have ever seen, a museum object. Size in inches: H 37” x W 10” x D 7” Completely solid in structure and form, aged and worn surface as shown in the photos provided. An antique object that has stood the test of time, with worn/torn cotton clothing, loss of paint across all its surface, chip wooden areas and rust across the metal sections.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Chair not included.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304227554022

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