Rose Wylie – 24inch Custom Made Portrait Marionette with Movable Eyes and Mouth

Portrait Marionette as a tribute to the artist

As a bespoke creation, this marionette is both an homage to Rose Wylie’s artistic legacy and a testament to the craftsmanship of the CzechMarionettes.cz guild workshop: a union of portraiture, performance, and tradition.

Every feature has been carefully modeled and hand-painted to reflect Rose's individuality — from expressive facial lines to the lively spark of her artistic character. Constructed with traditional marionette-making techniques, the puppet is fully articulated and balanced, allowing for smooth and natural movement. Whether displayed as a unique collectible or brought to life on stage, it carries the playful and creative spirit of the artist it represents.

Each piece from our workshop is one-of-a-kind, made with traditional craftsmanship and a personal touch — a marionette not just to own, but to treasure.

The Joyfully Bold World of Rose Wylie

Rose Wylie (born 1934) is a British painter celebrated for her big, colorful, and joyfully unpolished canvases. Drawing on memory, films, and pop culture, she creates playful, witty works that feel both raw and energetic. Remarkably, Wylie only gained major recognition in her seventies, proving that creativity can flourish at any age.

Marionette made based on a person’s photo 

This kind of marionette is an original product that will perfectly express a person’s character, age, and unique look. It is a beautiful memory and a super cool present that always delights the person receiving it.

We guarantee you’ll have a lot of fun playing with the marionette. Especially if you learn to perform specific movements showing the person’s characteristic behavior.

Production details

To make such a marionette we will need several photos from different angles, description of clothes and any other information you consider important to make your puppet resemble you or your loved one as much as possible. For more details about how to take the proper pictures read here.

The marionette itself is designed and printed by using 3D technology. Afterward, we carefully sharpen and shape each inch of the body, sew its clothes, make hair, paint the face, and tie the strings to a wooden controller. 

Once you complete your order, you will receive an educational video to learn how to play and control your marionette. All of our custom marionettes are built to reach the professional level of marionette playing. 

The cost of potential extra requirements will be calculated individually. Contact Lucie, the head of our guild workshop, for more info.

Payment options

We require a 50% down payment before we start the production. Or you can pay the whole amount right away.

Sizes and other variations

• We offer portrait marionettes in three sizes –  S - 60cm, M - 80cm, L – 100cm. Movable mouth and eyes are optional. The final price is dependent on these variants.
• This type of marionette is made to order. The production may take up to 8 weeks. But it is always worth it to wait for the final masterpiece.