Very Rare and Fine German Toys

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5 1/2" (14 cm.) l. horses. 19" x 13" box. Superbly-sculpted animals and people depict a hunting scene of the aristocratic class,of wood and paper-mache with hand painted details to enhance the realistic shape and posing. The set comprises four riders astride horses including woman in yellow bonnet seated sideways,and one standing man with accompanying horse. There are three rabbits,six hunting dogs of various breeds,and four deer (two with metal antlers). Each animal is posed in action as though running,and each of the deer and horses is posed upon a wooden pedestal base. The entire set is preserved in its original box labeled "Chasse" (Fr. hunt) indicating its production for the French market,and includes five flowering trees to enhance the scene. A nearly identical set was offered in the mid-19th century catalog of Louis Lindner. Excellent condition (some wear to box) of all pieces with vivid and artistic colors. Erzgebirge or Thuringia,19th century.