Why You’ll Love It
This classic fairy tale prince marionette is a one-of-a-kind miniature treasure created by celebrated artisan Loretta Kasza 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.
The little prince has a hand-painted porcelain face with stylized, short blonde hair. He wears a royal ensemble including a white double-breasted jacket with gold buttons, patterned grey trousers, a blue sash draped across the chest, and a flowing light blue cape. He is strung as a string puppet, attached via fine threads to a traditional wooden cross-bar control at the top.
Perfect for a puppet maker's workshop, fairy tale theater, royal nursery, castle scene, storybook vignette, fantasy display, children's room, or alongside princesses, kings, queens, and other marionettes from this exceptional collection.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ¾” tall (2 ⅜” with strings and controller)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Loretta Kasza
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The prince 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
