Why You’ll Love It
The final wife of Henry VIII is beautifully represented in this elegant Catherine Parr marionette, handcrafted by renowned miniature artisan Almudena Gonzalez. Combining the charm of a traditional puppet with the grandeur of Tudor court fashion, this tiny queen captures the intelligence, dignity, and sophistication for which Catherine Parr is remembered.
The Queen features a hand-painted porcelain face, styled with dark hair tucked under a traditional gold-trimmed hood headdress. She wears an elaborate gold chain necklace featuring a prominent purple gemstone pendant at her chest. She is dressed in a stately Tudor court gown made of a dark moss-colored overskirt with an open front. This splits to show a tightly woven gold patterned underskirt, which is further accented by a long gold chain girdle ending in a pink gemstone drop. Her look is completed by a lighter moss-green textured shawl trimmed with green faux fur along the bottom hem. She hangs suspended by fine black strings from a miniature wooden controller.
Perfect for a puppet theater, Tudor court scene, royal palace, historical vignette, miniature museum display, an old world nursery or playroom, or a collection of artisan marionettes and period characters.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ¾” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Almudena Gonzalez
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The Catherine Parr 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
