Erwin Geike - Figure - Osterhasenpaar (2) - Wood

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Two large Erzgebirge wooden Easter hare figures, hand-turned and hand-painted by Erwin Geike for the DDR era, in original box, height about 35 cm, width 14 cm, depth 16 cm, multicolour finish, excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Title
Large Erzgebirge wooden figure 'Easter hare' – Erwin Geike – GDR era – original box.

Description
Two large Erzgebirge wooden Easter bunny figures, handmade in traditional craftsmanship.
The figurine is hand-turned and hand-painted, and comes from the workshop of Erwin Geike (Dörnthal, Ore Mountains).

The clean design, bold color styling, and sturdy base are typical of Erzgebirge wood art from the GDR era. The figure is still in its original box.

Dating
ca. 1960–1980

Origin
Germany, Ore Mountains – Erwin Geike's Workshop

state
Very good condition
– no fractures
– Paintwork perfect
– age-related marks on the cardboard may be present

Measurements
Height: approximately 35 cm

Material
Wood, hand-painted

Title
Large Erzgebirge wooden figure 'Easter hare' – Erwin Geike – GDR era – original box.

Description
Two large Erzgebirge wooden Easter bunny figures, handmade in traditional craftsmanship.
The figurine is hand-turned and hand-painted, and comes from the workshop of Erwin Geike (Dörnthal, Ore Mountains).

The clean design, bold color styling, and sturdy base are typical of Erzgebirge wood art from the GDR era. The figure is still in its original box.

Dating
ca. 1960–1980

Origin
Germany, Ore Mountains – Erwin Geike's Workshop

state
Very good condition
– no fractures
– Paintwork perfect
– age-related marks on the cardboard may be present

Measurements
Height: approximately 35 cm

Material
Wood, hand-painted

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
470 g
No. of items
2
Style
Folk Art
Title
Osterhasenpaar
Country of Origin
Germany
Designer/Artist/Maker
Erwin Geike
Material
Wood
Depiction/Theme
Easter
Colour
Beige, Blue, Brown, Multicolour, Red, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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