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The Lifetime Collection of the Late Nancy Jo Fox: Day 1

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Rare 21 Piece Papier Mache and Wood Punch and Judy Puppet Set
Lot 154

Rare 21 Piece Papier Mache and Wood Punch and Judy Puppet Set

Estimate: $100 - $10,000
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$50
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Description

Early 20th Century; Original, this is the most complete Punch and Judy set that we have here at the auction, and possibly the most complete set available on the market, it consists of (21) puppets to include: 18.5” devil, damage to one horn; horned deity with white hair, both horns have damage; man with trifold hat, wear to edges of hat and face; clown has light crazing on head, death figure, Mr. Punch figure has minor paint loss to face, old man figure, soldier figure, soldier has minor paint loss to nose, moustache and hat, Jester has paint loss on face and hat, old woman has chip on nose, policeman figure, dog has paint flakes, young girl figure, black-faced devil has chips on horns, Chinese man has chips on nose and hat, man with top hat, trifold hat wearing man, ship’s captain, Judy with buckteeth has chips on hat, old woman missing one foot, Jewish man has paint loss throughout face; all puppets have wood and/or papier-mâché heads, all have wooden hands and feet, collection has wear throughout, overall good condition; we encourage all advanced collectors to view this here in our gallery, please view photos.

Medium

Wood, Papier Mache and Fabric

Date

Early 20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Punch and Judy is a traditional British puppet show known for its outrageous slapstick humor and iconic characters. It typically features the anarchic Mr. Punch and his wife, Judy, in a series of short, comedic, and often violent scenes performed within a portable booth The collection includes various characters from the traditional show, such as Punch, Judy, the Devil, and other figures. Fox purchased the dog and chinaman from a Pennsylvania antiques dealer in 1991. The others, Fox purchased from a Pennsylvania antiques dealer in 1990.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good

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Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina