Why You’ll Love It
This romantic enchanting ballerina marionette is a one-of-a-kind miniature treasure created by celebrated artisan Almudena Gonzalez 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 doll features a hand-painted porcelain face, an elaborate curly brown updo hairstyle accented with a tiny crown, and light grey painted tights ending in classic ballet slippers. She is dressed in a romantic tutu costume consisting of a dusty rose textured bodice, delicate ivory-colored lace sleeve ruffles, a lace overlay skirt, and a tiered, voluminous light pink tulle skirt. Small pink ribbon flowers accent her neckline. She is suspended by dark strings from a miniature wooden T-bar controller attached to a wooden controller, positioned with one arm raised in a dynamic dance pose.
Perfect for a ballet studio, puppet theater, performing arts scene, nursery, dressing room vignette, fairy tale display, or a collection of artisan miniature marionettes.
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 ballerina 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
