Wendt and Kühn's Winter Kinder / Winter Children

Posted on December 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Girl with Sleigh and Boy with Tree were first created by Olly Wendt over 40 years ago based on Olly's twins Hans and Sigrid. She crafted them as a special, personal gift for family and friends.

The Winter Girl and Boy - the Winter Kinder - include a bit of Erzgebirge history: "The Winter Kinder are setting out to spread a touch of wintery spirit among a large audience. Bundled up in their warm clothes and furnished with holiday accessories, these figurines will definitely make unusual accent pieces." On the Girl's sled, "Next to the star, bread and wine sits a splinter box. In the past the people of the Erzgebirge mountains used such boxes to store small items of value." - Wendt and Kühn

The boy walks alongside carrying a wonderful Christmas tree!

Simply said, they belong together, and just as they brought joy to Olly Wendt's friends, they offer a special remembrance of the history of Wendt and Kühn and the "warmth" of winter for all of us who rejoice in the art of Wendt and Kühn.

Enjoy our Wendt and Kühn Pinterest Board here.

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

New for 2023 - Carbonel Santons

Posted on December 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Carbonel workshop offers us some delightful new figures in 2023.

For Size No. 2 - the Elite Size - we have the school teacher, the Bee Keeper and his hives.

For Size #3 - the Grande Size - we have the Doctor.

And for Size #1 - the Cricket size - we have the Lemon Seller.

Such delightful Santons to add to your collection.

Wendt and Kuhn 2023 figures

Posted on February 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

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Wendt and Kuehn Believes in Valentine's Day

Posted on January 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Valentine's Day is such a special day and Wendt and Kuehn never fails to deliver.

Click on image to find the figure on My Growing Traditions. They will warm your heart and are a wonderful way to celebrate.

                             

    

          

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

New in 2022 - Angel Orchestra Musician with Alpenhorn

Posted on August 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

New for 2022 is Wendt and Kühn's Angel Musician with Alpenhorn (Alp Horn (alphorn)  / Alpine Horn)     

   The Alpenhorn is a straight wooden horn from 5 to 14 feet long.

When the new Grunhainichen Angel blows into his alphorn its unmistakable sound can be heard over many miles. Originally used as a means of communications in the mountains, the instrument has long since found its way into the hearts of fans of the alpenhorn all over the world.   

With its soft, calming tones it enriches both jazz compositions and modern pieces. It is even to be found in classical music.

The Angel comes with either brown or blonde hair and is available here.

Posted in Angels, Erzgebirge, German Folk Art, German Traditions, Wendt and Kühn