Vintage German Set of 3 Morris Dancers Jesters Wood Figurines Rare 8

  

Vintage German Set of 3 Morris Dancers Jesters Wooden Figurines Rare 8. Unique set includes: "The Magician", "The Moor", "The Oriental". Based on sculptures created by Erasmus Grasser in 1480. Dancers rank among the most valuable items in the Münchner Stadtmuseum's collections.

The name given to the figurines most likely derives from leap dances developed by the Moors which were later performed at the major European courts. Figurines beautifully carved from prestigious wood and incredibly detailed in polychrome finish richly gildt decorated. The Moor has repair on right hand, loss of paint, gildt loss. The Oriental has chip on the one of the fingers on right hand, gildt loss. The Magician has gildt loss, paint loss on the base. See pictures for details as part of description.

Price reflects condition of the set.