Object of curiosity - sign, pharmacy figurehead

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Object of curiosity - sign, pharmacy figurehead

Name: Object of curiosity - sign, pharmacy figurehead
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: EEY071RISN
Price: 580 EUR
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580 €

Period 20th century

Style Other style

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Object of curiosity.
Pharmacy sign.
Pharmacy signboard.
Also called japer or gaping.
Often representing a man, an "exotic" person always with his mouth open.
First appeared in the late 16th century as a sign used outside pharmacy windows in the Netherlands.
This figurehead was always displayed with his mouth open, or with his tongue out. (Sometimes with a pill on his tongue).
Today, few remain in public view since they are often stolen.
Gapers have facial expressions ranging from innocent to humorous to suffering.
They take on various appearances.
Here it is a madman, a political figure of high importance who had the ear of the king.
Their individual designs would be specific to the specialties of pharmacy.
Today, these heads have entered museums or private collections. In plaster
Dimensions
H: 27 cm 15 X 15.30 cm

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Other style (Objects of curiosity of Other style Style)
Period	20th century (Objects of curiosity 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Materials	Plaster