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Jan Benda

This antique marionette of a soldier was designed around 1940 by the graphic artist Jan Benda.


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The only original
   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: 85 cm (33.5 inches)
  • Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Exposition (low)
  • Designer: Jan Benda
  • Gender Man
  • Character: Royal court
  • Functions: 0

Antique marionette of a soldier in armor

In addition to a metal vest with an ornament, this soldier also has a shirt made of beautiful fabric, a wooden helmet and a halberd made of wood. Also worth mentioning are the red pants and wooden shoes, which evoke the illusion of real shoes. However, his biggest advantage must be his original, even caricature expression and bulbous nose. This marionette will simply never bore you.

It can be concluded that this marionette was a comic character appearing in farces. The farce was at one time the most widespread department of puppet theater. It is a short, two to three act comedy. It was often really exaggerated and parodied current socio-political events. This form of theater has been known since the Middle Ages and not only in marionettes, remember the world-famous Molière!

Jan Benda

Jan Benda (1897-1967) was a Czech graphic artist, draftsman and later a puppeteer. After being wounded on the Italian front, he was employed at the Archaeological Institute in Prague. He then began working with various Czech puppeteers to design and process marionettes, which he also modeled. Some of his marionette designs were processed by the company of the Czech carver Josef Kalous.

Shop reviews


Michelle 4. 10. 2025bbbbb

Stunning piece of art. Very pleased

Stanley 3. 10. 2025bbbbb

Had a few with the tariff situation we have going on all over this planet. They were addressed to my satisfaction, Howdy Doody is fantastic. Bought from them before second purchase, both arrived on time fantastic work. you’re interested in marionette This is of a website you should check out. 5+ stars for every category quality work I’m impressed.

maryse 28. 9. 2025bbb

Difficult instructions. Nails too small.

aj 26. 9. 2025bbbbb

Beautiful ballerina marionette! I love her!

Sharon 23. 9. 2025bbbbb

Top quality well made incredible marionette. Arrived on time. The marionettes are made with love and so easy use. Kids will love this marionette. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!! This is my ninth marionette from Czech marionettes and all are awesome!!!!



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Source of the reviews: Marionettes.cz, Google, Etsy



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