Bearded Man Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Soft Sculpture glass eyes

glass eyes

Her vivid expression with wide-open eyes is adorable

His accomplishments as an artist

Fabric body with felt details

It has expressive green eyes and a hand stitched nose

Bearded Man Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Soft Sculpture glass eyesMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted