Why You’ll Love It
This captivating Tudor lady 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.
Dressed in a flowing dark gown, she is wrapped in a dramatic black-and-gold brocade hooded cloak that hints at journeys through Tudor streets, castle courtyards, and countryside roads. Rich wine-red fabric peeks from the sleeve cuffs and hem, creating striking contrast against the dark garments. One of her most distinctive features is her luxurious long brown hair, worn loose and cascading from beneath the hood. Her porcelain features are beautifully sculpted and painted, while traditional puppet strings connect her to a simple crossed wooden controller.
Perfect for a puppet maker's shop, Tudor 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 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
