Strings to the Past: Vintage Hollywood Memories & Marionette Auction

Lot #64:

Walton & O'Rourke "Little Prof" Marionette.

Walton & O'Rourke, 1950s, Walton & O'Rourke. Handmade, professional performance marionette puppet constructed of cast composite wood/plastic material from custom molds. Expertly painted and finished and with fabric costume glasses and more. This elaborate jointed marionette is operated by approx. 10-strings attached to its wooden controller, by which a puppeteer can articulate a nuance of movement, limbs, and gestures. The puppet measures approx. 18 x 8 x 5 in. and the entire puppet rig measures 49 in. from floor to stringed controller. Exhibiting expected age, performance wear, minor soiling. Right arm detached but present. Lovingly preserved by the legendary family and fully operational. In vintage good condition.