Why You’ll Love It
This enchanting Tudor lady marionette is a one-of-a-kind miniature treasure created by celebrated artisan Debbie Dixon-Paver and custom commissioned for Maureen's remarkable puppet maker's workshop collection. Designed as a true marionette for a dollhouse doll to manipulate and perform with.
Sculpted with a delicate porcelain face and hands, this noble lady is dressed in an elaborate historical costume inspired by the fashions worn by aristocratic women during the reign of Henry VIII. Her rich brown and gold metallic brocade gown is lavishly detailed with intricate trim work, with contrasting black-and-white accents frame the front of the bodice in a style reminiscent of period kirtles and court dress. She has a high white ruff collar and a French hood embellished with pearl-like seed beads and paired with a flowing dark veil. Suspended from a traditional wooden T-bar controller with miniature strings
Perfect for a puppet maker's shop, Tudor court display, theatrical scene, Renaissance room box, historical vignette, or paired with the matching Henry VIII marionette for a charming royal performance.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1½” tall (2½” with strings and controller)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Debbie Dixon-Paver
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The Lady marionette puppet shown only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
