Marionnettes Collection

The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas)
CH251432 The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 112x169 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c
STC249558 A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c.1810 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

The Wandering Puppeteer, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)
CHT207459 The Wandering Puppeteer, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Savoyard puppeteer performing with fife and drum
Savoyard boy with fife and drum makes his puppets dance in time to the music by moving his knees. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

Satirical cartoon on the French emigres in Coblentz and the Declaration of Pillnitz
CHT268796 Satirical cartoon on the French emigres in Coblentz and the Declaration of Pillnitz, 1791 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache)
XBP229286 Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

The Puppet Theatre (w / c on paper)
XIR227213 The Puppet Theatre (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Achille (1809-41); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Three Boys playing with Soldier Marionnettes - World War Two era. Date: circa 1940

The Comedy-Ballet of Marionnettes as performed by the troupe of the Theatre-Impossible, posed in the first of three drawings. A lady in a black dress and white muff, with a small pierrot-like figure

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Marionnettes: A Timeless Art of Storytelling and Entertainment. From the colorful world of Punch and Judy in a 1912 oil painting, to a boy's joyful moment with dancing puppets in an 1800s engraving, marionettes have captivated audiences for centuries. The wandering puppeteer with his fife and drum in the 1840s, satirical puppet shows during historical events, and traditional Day of the Dead figures from Oaxaca, all testify to the versatility and cultural significance of this art form. They have graced the pages of le Bon Genre and the Comedy-Ballet, bringing laughter and wonder to generations. Join us in celebrating the magic and charm of marionettes.