Preliminary identification
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Overview
This vivid resin-cast figurine depicts 'Smack Thickwit,' a cunning court jester holding a marotte (a jester's bauble with a miniature head), standing atop a checkered wooden base. Created in 1989 for Lilliput Lane's highly collectible 'Land of Legend' fantasy line, it comes complete with its original illustrated box.
Story
In 1989, famous cottage-maker Lilliput Lane ventured into dark fantasy folklore with their 'Land of Legend' range. Designed by artist Hap Henriksen, figures like this jester captured the quirky, sinister side of medieval myths.
Maker / Origin
Lilliput Lane was founded in 1982 by David Tate in Penrith, Cumbria, and became world-renowned for hyper-detailed miniature English cottages. The 'Land of Legend' spin-off series allowed sculptors like Hap Henriksen to step away from architecture and explore rich fantasy themes, wizardry, and folklore.
Condition & Value
The figurine appears intact with good hand-painted color and sharp details on fragile areas like the cap tails and marotte head. The original box is present, showing light edge wear; overall condition is very good. Values depend heavily on having the original illustrated box and complete condition with no broken bells or tips.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.