Timeless: From Movies to Melodies

Lot #22:

Walton & O'Rourke “Blue Flame Female" Marionette.

Walton & O'Rourke, 1930s-1960s, Walton & O'Rourke. Handmade, professional performance marionette puppet created for a Gas Company commercial. Constructed of cast composite wood/plastic material from custom molds. Expertly painted and finished and with fabric costume and accessories. This elaborate jointed marionette is operated by approx. 18-strings attached to its wooden controller, by which a puppeteer can articulate a nuance of movement, limbs, gestures, blinking eyes, and operating mouth. The puppet measures approx. 25 x 12 x 8 in. and the entire puppet rig measures 44 in. from floor to stringed controller. Exhibiting expected age, performance wear, minor soiling. Lovingly preserved by the legendary family and fully operational. In vintage good condition.