Up for sale is a magnificent, highly sought-after 1950s - 1960s masterpiece from the iconic ANRI \"Little Folk of the Salvans\" line. Hand-carved in the historic Val Gardena valley of South Tyrol, Italy, this 5.5-inch figurine depicts \"The Meditator\" (often referred to by collectors as Der Denker / \"The Thinker\").Exquisitely rendered from premium alpine hardwood, the piece captures a whimsical mountain dwarf lost in deep, worried thought, cupping his bearded face in both hands. He is dressed in his classic mid-century attire: a vibrant forest green jacket accented with deep orange trim, bright orange trousers, cream-colored socks detailed with crisp red and black stripes, and meticulously carved brown shoes.This piece is a holy grail for high-end ANRI enthusiasts due to its extraordinary state of preservation. The underside features a 100% complete, fully legible, authentic blue ANRI base stamp, confirming its provenance and vintage origin.
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