This figural nutcracker, created in Austria during the 1960s, exemplifies the characteristic mid-century folk craftsmanship of Central Europe. Shaped from polychromed wood, its surface is finished in a vivid multicolor palette: a semi-gloss blue helmet topped with a red button, a red torso and mechanical jaw highlighted by gold painted accents and a black waist stripe, matte yellow legs with a geometric triangular motif, and glossy black boots reaching to the knees. The face is rendered with stylized, hand-painted features—light pink complexion, rosy cheeks, black eyebrows and mustache, white painted teeth, and synthetic tufts of white hair set on the sides. The functional jaw lever is assembled using traditional dowel and glue joinery, with visible seams at the limbs and a solid, square yellow base for support—hallmarks of vintage mechanical nutcrackers. Minor traces of wear at the feet and base are consistent with age and use, while the piece remains in very good overall condition, retaining color intensity and structural coherence.The expressive form of this nutcracker conjures a spirit of fairy-tale imagination, echoing the folklore and festive folk theater of mid-century Europe. Its playful, handcrafted details evoke the narratives of classic stories from the cycle of the Arabian Nights, recalling the nostalgia of seasonal rituals and family gatherings. The saturated colors and vivid facial expression suggest the wonder of childhood discovery, while the artisanal finish whispers of workshops filled with careful labor and inventive joy.This figural nutcracker would serve as a focal conversation piece in an eclectic living room or as part of a collector’s display on a shelf or glazed cabinet. It could be paired with vibrant ceramics, folk art, or raw wood
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Height36 cm
Width10 cm
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Width10 cm
Height36 cm
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