{"product_id":"ic-design-sophie-taeuber-arp-dada-marionettes","title":"Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes by IC Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosable wooden figures after Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s 1918 Dada marionettes: The King, with throne.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIC Design’s licensed edition, made with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, re-creates figures from Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s 1918 Dada marionettes. Each is built from painted wooden parts joined by bendable wire, so you pose it by hand; there are no strings. Seated on his 4-inch throne the King reaches 12.6 inches, or 15 inches standing. Made by hand in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaeuber-Arp (1889–1943) was a Swiss artist, designer and dancer and one of the central figures of Dada. Her marionettes, long known mainly in artist circles, merged Dada performance with constructivism and count among the most important works of the avant-garde. According to IC Design, the original set of 17 marionettes was made for a Dada version of Carlo Gozzi’s play King Stag, and this re-edition is limited to 100 of each figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e IC Design (Zurich)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophie Taeuber-Arp, 1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood and flexible wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigures:\u003c\/strong\u003e The King; The Stag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe King:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated H 12.6\"; upright H 15\"; throne Ø 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stag:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 11\" × Ø 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None: posable wooden figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed edition with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition size (icdesign.ch):\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 100 of each figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (hand-crafted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem numbers (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e The King: IC-STA-02; The Stag: IC-STA-03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted wood and flexible wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany (hand-crafted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIC Design edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelves, mantels, desks and collections of modern art editions. Also from IC Design: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-sophie-taeuber-arp-wooden-candlestick\"\u003eSophie Taeuber-Arp Wooden Candlestick\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-bauhaus-christmas-ornaments-set-of-12\"\u003eBauhaus Christmas Ornaments, Set of 12\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-isamu-noguchi-chess-set\"\u003eIsamu Noguchi Chess Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a string puppet to perform with: these are posable figures without strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs it within a day or two: it ships in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoppers looking for a mass-produced lookalike: this is a licensed IC Design edition, and the details reflect that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009. IC Design is the Zurich company behind licensed re-editions of 20th-century artist and designer objects, made with museums, estates and foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur advice: dust gently with a soft, dry brush and pose the limbs slowly so the wire joints last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeated H 12.6\"; upright H 15\"; throne Ø 4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainted wood and flexible wire. Made in Germany (hand-crafted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I order The Stag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e The King is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for the Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur advice: dust gently with a soft, dry brush and pose the limbs slowly so the wire joints last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does the Sophie Taeuber-Arp 1918 Dada Marionettes ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; trade orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying several as gifts, or for a shop, museum store or interior project? Contact us for quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on IC Design and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Furnishing a hotel suite, a children’s space or a shop display? Contact us with items and quantities and we’ll confirm availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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