A mid-century Czech marionette depicting a traditional fairytale Prince character. Crafted with a hand-painted papier-mâché head, painted black hair, hands, and tall black riding boots, with elasticated joints at the limbs for movement. He wears a bright blue felt tunic, a thick beige roll-neck collar, brown trousers, and a blue felt cap trimmed with a yellow feather detail, suspended from his central metal wire rod and original control strings.
In traditional Czech marionette theatre, heroic prince figures act as central lead characters alongside the princess in classic folk story productions. Produced in Eastern Europe during the mid-20th century, this piece functions as a practical performance puppet and works equally well as an eclectic decor item.
Measures approximately 18 x 7 cm, with a total height of 36 cm including the metal rod.
Care will be taken when packaging for postage, though some minor untangling of the strings may be needed when unpacked.
The condition is good with light age-related wear to the paintwork and fabric, including slight surface marking to the blue felt hat and tunic back.
This piece would suit theatrical prop collectors, vintage toy enthusiasts, fairytale decor lovers, or bohemian interior displays.