RARE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE KUNSTLERPUPPE HAND MADE IN GERMANY PUPPET
Germany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy-making industries in Europe. This Künstlerpuppe is a great example of the elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This great puppet was recently acquired at the estate sale of a doll collector renowned in Chicago for her huge and stellar collection.
- Origin: Germany
- CharacterL Nobleman with long braid, mustache and goatee
- Has manufacturer's tag
- Brand: Original Kunstlerpuppe
- Materials: Felt, fabric, faux and genuine hair, glass bead eyes, metal buttons
- Measures 17 1/4 inches long by 9 inches wide with outstretched arms
Condition: Excellent - a few stray hairs and a little purple coloring on left cheek and neck that isn't on right side. A little wear to back of tag from where price was removed. Otherwise looks to be in MINT condition.