Vintage Lewis Mahlmann Professional Hand - Made Puppet/Marionette - Noble Woman
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Vintage Lewis Mahlmann Professional Puppet / Marionette
17th Century Spanish Noble Woman
Purchasedfrom the estate of Lewis Mahlmann this handmade one-of-a-kind puppet/marionette is incredible in its designand costume and from his personal collection. Lewis was involved in adult oriented puppetry before he became the head puppeteer at Children's Fairyland in Oakland. Mahlmann took many of his stories from opera and I believe this may be a character from Carmen and made... by Lewis, truly one of a kind.
The marionette standsapproximately 2 feet tall and consists of wooden legs with handmade cast hands andface. The lady is mounted on awooden stand and is signed Lewis Mahlmann on the bottom. The dress design is from the 17th century and is indicative of a Spanish Noble Woman. The fur trim is real. The amazing detail involved in the costume shows the addition of a slip and bloomers plus matching jewelry. The lace details are befitting a woman of stature.
In the early part of his career Lewis Mahlmann did adult oriented puppet theater and these are from his personal collection. Mahlmann took many of his stories from opera and this is a character from Carmen.
LewisMahlmann (a master puppeteer) directed the puppet theater in Oakland’s Fairyland for over 40 years andis recognized for his outstanding work by both the city and the puppeteercommunity. To learn more about hisamazing career please visit sfgate “dot” com and search for Lewis Mahlmann.Background:
Past President, Puppeteers of America
Professor, Puppetry, San Francisco State University
Author, Various Puppetry Story Books
Charter Member, San Francisco Bay Area
Puppeteers Guild
Display Items - International Puppetry Museum,
Pasadena, CaliforniaPleaseemail any questions or if you are interested in a bulk purchase.
17th Century Spanish Noble Woman
Purchasedfrom the estate of Lewis Mahlmann this handmade one-of-a-kind puppet/marionette is incredible in its designand costume and from his personal collection. Lewis was involved in adult oriented puppetry before he became the head puppeteer at Children's Fairyland in Oakland. Mahlmann took many of his stories from opera and I believe this may be a character from Carmen and made... by Lewis, truly one of a kind.
The marionette standsapproximately 2 feet tall and consists of wooden legs with handmade cast hands andface. The lady is mounted on awooden stand and is signed Lewis Mahlmann on the bottom. The dress design is from the 17th century and is indicative of a Spanish Noble Woman. The fur trim is real. The amazing detail involved in the costume shows the addition of a slip and bloomers plus matching jewelry. The lace details are befitting a woman of stature.
In the early part of his career Lewis Mahlmann did adult oriented puppet theater and these are from his personal collection. Mahlmann took many of his stories from opera and this is a character from Carmen.
LewisMahlmann (a master puppeteer) directed the puppet theater in Oakland’s Fairyland for over 40 years andis recognized for his outstanding work by both the city and the puppeteercommunity. To learn more about hisamazing career please visit sfgate “dot” com and search for Lewis Mahlmann.Background:
Past President, Puppeteers of America
Professor, Puppetry, San Francisco State University
Author, Various Puppetry Story Books
Charter Member, San Francisco Bay Area
Puppeteers Guild
Display Items - International Puppetry Museum,
Pasadena, CaliforniaPleaseemail any questions or if you are interested in a bulk purchase.
