Ostheimer has been carving wooden figures in Germany since 1926, and the animals and people that come out of their workshop have a quality that is hard to put into words but easy to recognize: solid, warm, beautifully proportioned, with just enough detail to be convincing and just enough simplicity to leave something to the imagination. Each piece is hand-finished and painted with water-based colors, and the craftsmanship is evident in the weight and feel of them. Ostheimer figures are the kind of toy that outlasts childhood, moving from the playroom to the shelf without losing any of their appeal. This collection brings together animals, figures, and sets for families who value objects made to last.
