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Antique Wooden Marionette – Gendarme

Josef Allesy

This hand-carved wooden marionette represents a historical gendarme (četník), a law enforcement officer from the Austro-Hungarian era. Dressed in a white double-breasted coat with red trim, dark trousers, and high boots, he embodies the traditional uniform of his time. His detailed facial features and neatly styled beard add to his authoritative presence. This marionette is a fine example of traditional puppet craftsmanship.


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The only original
This marionette is the only original, if not in stock, it is already sold.

In the case of the sale of this puppet, we dedicate half of the amount collected to the development of PUP - Puppet University Prague

Overview
  • Size: 100 cm (39.4 inches)
  • Weight: 4.0 kg
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Amateur (medium)
  • Designer: Josef Allesy
  • Gender Boy
  • Character: Devil
  • Functions: 0

Josef Allesy

Josef Allesy (1810-1894), born Gianpiero Alessi, is of Italian descent. He came to Bohemia around 1830 and worked there as a carver and conservator in churches. His marionettes were extremely anatomically elaborated with very good mobility and in the second half of the 19th century they gained extraordinary popularity with many Czech puppeteers. 

Shop reviews


Jeziel 19. 3. 2025bbbbb

Everything matched the description. The quality is very on point. It met my full expectations at beyond 100% . Very professional.

Amanda 18. 2. 2025bbbbb

It’s adorable and so much fun to play with. My 4 year old loves watching the marionette dance!

John 17. 2. 2025bbbbb

A+ A+ A+ A+ A+

T 17. 2. 2025bbbbb

This marionette is a treasured work of art- a gift for one of sons, I cannot express well enough how beautiful the artistry and attention to warming detail! Thank you and I will certainly and indeed revisit your store! An incredibly gifted artisan!

John 14. 2. 2025bbbbb

A+ A+ A+ A+ A+



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