Why You’ll Love It
This delightful Noble Courtier gentleman 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.
He has a short, open surcoat (overcoat) crafted from a black-and-white patterned fabric, plush black faux-fur trim along the collar and edges. Slim black hosen (tights) tucked into pointed white slippers that feature small gold metallic accents on the toes. A fine gold-tone chain necklace adorned with a central rosette pendant, draped over a dark high-necked doublet. A classic black velvet flat cap or Tudor bonnet tilted over styled strawberry-blonde hair. Suspended from a simplified straight wooden overhead puppet controller bar.
Perfect for a puppet maker's shop, Tudor or Renaissance court display, theatrical scene, Renaissance room box, or historical vignette.
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 Noble Courtier 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
