MADELON Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! miscelaneous Excellent condition with Else Hecht's

Excellent condition with Else Hecht's tag

is internationally renowned for its artistry

This puppet head was finely carved and beautifully hand painted

However its imperfections give it an added layer of charm and personality

ID: Unmarked

MADELON Hand Puppet ~ Guignol France early 1900s Rare! miscelaneous Excellent condition with Else Hecht'sIn 1808, Laurent Mourguet created the "Guignol", a puppet character that gave birth to an entire theater genre and became a true French icon! Guignol is a representation of the working class of the period and brings the humor and wit of the everyman to life. Like his English counterpart, Mr. Punch, he uses humor to challenge the powerful and has gathered fans from all over the world. Here's a nice example of an authentic and old Guignol hand puppet