A Guignol puppet theatre complete with marionettes is for sale at the Foire aux Antiquaires at Place Saint Sulpice, Paris. The brocante continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m daily through June 18th.
This model of a 19th-century kitchen features tiny Delft tiles on the wall. It also has miniature replicas of various kitchen utensils, as well as a hog's head on the butcher's table.
A row of Balinese puppets were lined up on a park bench at Saint Sulpice.
A hand-painted wooden horse was once used in Chinese New Year celebrations.
The lamp is made from a wooden balustrade post. The doll wears a replica of a French soldier's uniform. Check back later for more brocante photos.
The puppet theater and it's inhabitants are calling my names! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: rochambeau | 16 June 2007 at 14:30
Oh my goodness, the puppet theatre is divine!!! Love it!
Posted by: Ulla | 15 June 2007 at 18:12
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Posted by: Gypsy Purple--Chamara | 15 June 2007 at 17:18
Oh my Gosh!
I bet this costs a fortune.
Thanks for showing though......made me dream :-)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 12 June 2007 at 16:49
Oh wow Tara, this is amazing!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 12 June 2007 at 11:18
I love the folk art nature of the puppets ... what truly fine works of art. All of these pics have such wonderful depth of cultural representation.
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 12 June 2007 at 08:00
wow! - now this is stuff!!! - love the Balinese puppets and the Chinese horse - what colorful splendor
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 12 June 2007 at 04:43
wow! - now this is stuff!!! - love the Balinese puppets and the Chinese horse - what colorful slendor
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 12 June 2007 at 04:42
Tara
Ulla would drool for a theater like this.
Posted by: TICA | 11 June 2007 at 21:59
Thanks for the visit to the Brocante Tara! Is it me...or were those dolls a bit scary looking? :)
Posted by: My Melange | 11 June 2007 at 13:31
incredible incredible incredible! thats all i can say! thansk Tara for these fantastic photos! x
Posted by: simon | 11 June 2007 at 12:29
What fabulous photos Tara, and on my birthday!!! Puppets to get into the mood for fun and celebration LOL
Michelle :)
Posted by: Michelle Saleeba | 11 June 2007 at 05:46
Cool puppets and toys - though the miniature kitchen is my favorite that 'hogshead' is a little disturbing! Wonderful photos as always, Tara. XO
Posted by: tinker | 11 June 2007 at 05:25
I love the photos. My husband and I visited paris in 05 and we came across this market in Saint Sulpice by accident. I still wish I bought this lovely table cloth that was there on the day! Oh, I really regret it! LOL
What is the punch and judy show worth? I imagine $$$$ - so rare and it looks like its complete too! Wow.
Posted by: Ladyjicky | 11 June 2007 at 03:59
These are great pictures. Thanks for sharing them. It is always fun to go to a French brocante...the items are so different from what you find in the US. I love the puppet set and the French doll in uniform.
Posted by: Kelley | 10 June 2007 at 23:13