Rare Complete Set of 4 Mid-Century Max & Moritz Dancing Figures – East German Thuringia Porcelain by Volkstedt & Kühnling, 1950s–60s
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“Rare Complete Set of 4 Mid-Century Max & Moritz Dancing Figures – East German Thuringia Porcelain by Volkstedt
Description: Iconic and complete 4-piece set of the famous “Tanzende Max-und-Moritz-Gruppe” – the cheerful East German interpretation of Wilhelm Busch’s legendary pranksters Max and Moritz together with their victims
Hand-painted hard-paste porcelain made in Thuringia, GDR (East Germany), ca. 1955–1968
Three figures marked with the sought-after blue crowned “VP” + hayfork of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik; the fourth (Max with bee) by the equally respected R. Kühnling (blue “RK” mark) – perfectly normal and common for this series, as both factories shared moulds and produced the set interchangeably
Highly dynamic sculpting with exaggerated dancing poses, vivid original colors, and whimsical details (bee on Max’s backside, rolling pin in Widow Bolte’s hand, angry pointing Tailor Böck)
Excellent vintage condition: see photos- finger missing seated figure, flute missing , no cracks, hairlines or repairs; only the expected light crazing and minor base wear typical of 60+ year-old GDR porcelain
Hard-to-find complete quartet – most sets offered today are missing one or two figures
Instantly recognizable and endlessly charming mid-century décor that always brings a smile – perfect for collectors of German character figures, Wilhelm Busch lovers, or anyone who adores quirky 1950s–60s European porcelain
Height of tallest figure approx. 6.3 in (16 cm) – impressive display presence when grouped together
Max (polka-dot trousers, holding the ladle, swatting at the bee) → R. Kühnling (RK mark)
Moritz (green vest, brown cap, holding a stick) → Aelteste Volkstedter (crowned VP mark)
The Tailor Böck (black suit, pointing angrily) → Aelteste Volkstedter
Widow Bolte (white apron, purple headscarf, holding a rolling pin or broom handle) → Aelteste Volkstedter
Happy to consider reasonable offers – just ask!”
Description: Iconic and complete 4-piece set of the famous “Tanzende Max-und-Moritz-Gruppe” – the cheerful East German interpretation of Wilhelm Busch’s legendary pranksters Max and Moritz together with their victims
Hand-painted hard-paste porcelain made in Thuringia, GDR (East Germany), ca. 1955–1968
Three figures marked with the sought-after blue crowned “VP” + hayfork of Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik; the fourth (Max with bee) by the equally respected R. Kühnling (blue “RK” mark) – perfectly normal and common for this series, as both factories shared moulds and produced the set interchangeably
Highly dynamic sculpting with exaggerated dancing poses, vivid original colors, and whimsical details (bee on Max’s backside, rolling pin in Widow Bolte’s hand, angry pointing Tailor Böck)
Excellent vintage condition: see photos- finger missing seated figure, flute missing , no cracks, hairlines or repairs; only the expected light crazing and minor base wear typical of 60+ year-old GDR porcelain
Hard-to-find complete quartet – most sets offered today are missing one or two figures
Instantly recognizable and endlessly charming mid-century décor that always brings a smile – perfect for collectors of German character figures, Wilhelm Busch lovers, or anyone who adores quirky 1950s–60s European porcelain
Height of tallest figure approx. 6.3 in (16 cm) – impressive display presence when grouped together
Max (polka-dot trousers, holding the ladle, swatting at the bee) → R. Kühnling (RK mark)
Moritz (green vest, brown cap, holding a stick) → Aelteste Volkstedter (crowned VP mark)
The Tailor Böck (black suit, pointing angrily) → Aelteste Volkstedter
Widow Bolte (white apron, purple headscarf, holding a rolling pin or broom handle) → Aelteste Volkstedter
Happy to consider reasonable offers – just ask!”
Item id: 4253Type: Porcelain, Hand PaintedColor: Black, White, Green, Brown, Purple, CreamCreator: VolkstedtStyle: Mid-CenturyOrigin: Germany • GermanPurpose: FigurinesItem type: Vintage
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