“CLOWN”, marionnette avec corps et membres... - Lot 121 - Varenne Enchères

“CLOWN”, marionnette avec corps et membres en bois de la maison LENCI, visage caractérisé et grimé, cheveux blond en mohair. Habit d'origine. H 55 cm(circa 1930/35) “Clown” , Puppet,  1930/35 The radiant face of the clown give immediately the idea of happiness that his character should give. Yellow felt stripes constitute his hair that tick off a big spiky orange hat, big black felt spot decorate his snazzy outfit and big white felt gloves cover his hands. These white oversized gloves are going to be used later in different Lenci models, like the Pinocchio in the 40ies ( with quilting) and Mickey mouse in the 50ies. The imaginative painting of his face (same mould of Gigolo) with the red spots  on the cheeks and on the nose give him the final touch to be ready for the show..