$1,600
Insull Ventriloquist Figure. London: Len Insull (for Davenports), 1955. Handsome figure with the “No. 2” head manufactured by Insull, including seven movements: bottom lip, top lip, moving eyes, wiggling ears, moving eyebrows, winking eyes, and handshake feature. Woolen jacket and trousers, molded shoes. 43” high. Mouth movement a bit sticky, else very good. Minor wear to finish; very good condition. John Leonard Insull was a master puppet maker who began his career on the stage as Hinsle, the Comedy Illusionist. When word of his abilities as a sculptor and puppet maker reached Lewis Davenport, patriarch of the Davenport family, the two began a business relationship that would last with the firm for decades, until Insull’s passing in 1974.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
