Early 20th Century Guignol Theater

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A former castelet or Guignol theater from the Lyonnais parquet or living room.
Its structure is in painted wood, with the bottom representing a clown, the Auguste feeding his playmate, an elephant representing the white clown.
The stage curtains are in original fabric.

Period: Early 20th
Dimensions : Height : 124cm x Width : 60cm x Depth closed :2cm

The history of Guignol is closely linked to that of Lyon and one man, Laurent Mourguet. The first trace of the puppet dates back to around 1810.

Some say its creator, Laurent Mourguet, was inspired by his own image.
Others claim that he borrowed a Canut neighbor's expression "C'est guignolant" for his shows, and that audiences named the puppet Guignol.

Another hypothesis is that his name derives from the name of a Lombard village, Chignolo.
Although his origin is a matter of debate, Guignol is a true Lyonnais, embodying humor, independence and joie de vivre.

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Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Worn — This vintage/antique item has visible damages, defects, or small missing parts. It may be in need of restoration.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	UQL-1627598
Materials	Wood
Color	White, orange, red, black
Width	60 cm 60 cm
Depth	2 cm 2 cm
Height	124 cm 124 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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