This figural nutcracker from the 1960s, originating in Austria, exemplifies mid-century Central European folk-art craftsmanship. The construction features polychrome-painted wood, dominated by a vivid, warm red contrasted with matte olive green, creamy beige, white, and deep black accents. The silhouette evokes a fairy-tale soldier: cylindrical torso and legs, rounded arms and hands, and a distinctly hand-painted face with blue eyes, red cheeks, lips, and stylized black moustache. The hair and beard are crafted from natural, white fluffy fibers, displaying light patina and age-related darkening in places. The jaw mechanism is clearly visible and fully functional. The overall dimensions—37 cm in height and 13 cm in width—highlight the piece's geometric harmony. The painted finish shows minor wear, subtle discoloration of the whites, and gentle abrasions typical for object of this age, with no visible signs of modern repairs, preserving its authenticity.This nutcracker seems to tell the story of festive gatherings from a bygone era, when fairy tales and folk legends blended into everyday life through handcrafted objects. Its stylized figure, saturated color palette, and meticulous hand-painted details evoke the world of childhood wonder and the literary classics of old—echoes of the Arabian Nights and Hoffmann’s timeless tale of Christmas Eve adventures. The nuances of time present across its surfaces speak softly of tradition and the timeless emotions that such an object continues to carry into contemporary interiors.A nutcracker like this finds its place on a living room bookshelf among other vintage curiosities, or amid holiday decor atop a sideboard. It
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Height37 cm
Width13 cm
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Width13 cm
Height37 cm
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