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Devil with a moving jaw - antique marionette

Josef Allesy

This marionette was created by the Italian carver Josef Allesy in Prague around 1840.


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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: 6.0 kg
  • Material: Wood
  • Production: Hand carved
  • Mobility: Exposition (low)
  • Designer: Josef Allesy
  • Gender Animal
  • Character: Devil
  • Functions: 0

The original antique devil puppet

This antique 19th-century marionette has many original details. It has a movable jaw, a number of teeth in the mouth, claws on the hands and, instead of one foot, of course a hoof. Devil's plaid pants are decorated with fur, he is wearing a coat with beautiful decorated sleeves and you must not miss his tail.

Josef Alessy

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. Currently, his marionettes can be found, for example, in the theater department of the National Museum and in the private collections of other puppeteers.

Shop reviews


Stefanie 31. 10. 2025bbbbb

Beautiful puppet, exactly as pictured, and friendly customer service. Thank you.

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Kerstin 22. 10. 2025bbbbb

A truly well-made marionette in the shape of a plague doctor. Very quickly shipped and well packaged! Thank you very much!

Randy 17. 10. 2025bbbbb

Such great shop to deal with. SO informative and easy to get the info you need. Beautifully printed pieces and a real pleasure to assemble and make my own. I have bought from them before, all wood. Now 3D and really a great experience Thank you!

Anthony 15. 10. 2025bbbbb

I am mad about puppets and just wanted something different this woz great spot on just wot I wanted



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