{"product_id":"vintage-grotesque-character-figure-with-jug-c-1930s","title":"Vintage Grotesque Character Figure with Jug c.1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eAn unusual and wonderfully expressive vintage grotesque character figure dating from the early to mid 20th century. Featuring a painted composition head with exaggerated comic features, period fabric costume, composition hands and a small jug accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eLikely German or Central European in origin, these whimsical figures were produced as novelty toys, animated display figures or fairground souvenirs during the interwar period. The exaggerated facial expression, glass eyes and folk-art styling give the piece considerable character and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"758\"\u003ePresented in original as-found condition with age-related wear, paint loss and losses to the nose and ear, all consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eA fascinating addition to a collection of antique toys, carnival memorabilia, folk art or unusual curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16now5g\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eApprox. 17cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y4qk0y\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eOriginal painted composition head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1llue6o\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eOriginal fabric clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e3xrk\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePaint loss and wear to head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ju7x3v\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eLosses to nose and ear area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4wc1gg\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eAge wear and fraying to costume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fees4b\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eJug accessory present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hpvg1t\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eSold in as-found condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284477075756,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_8693_eb4633a9-b6a9-47ee-966c-e0f11e8dc005.jpg?v=1780743586","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/vintage-grotesque-character-figure-with-jug-c-1930s","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}