Scandinavian Wooden Toys

Optimist and Pessimist by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov

Item No: T17

This original Vintage pair of teak figures have definitely been through some interesting times together!  They were designed by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov Denmark. Both have a good deal of wear to their rabbit fur hair, but then who hasn't?! We believe both have damaged their feet but have been repaired. The main bodies and rope arms are in good condition. Signed to the base. Sold as a pair - we could never forgive ourselves for splitting them up!

The series has been re-issued and although the new figures are fun, they certainly don't have the character of the original ones.

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