1950s Moomin SNUFKIN Orig. Toy Figure Helene & Matti Kuuskoski For Fauni Atelier
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1291031 | Brand: Atelier Fauni |
| Material: leather, fabric | Character Family: Moomin |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland | Year: 1950s |
Original late 1950s Moomin Snufkin, Moominsnufkin, Toy figure doll SIGNED with stamp by original toy maker Atelier Fauni, where the original artists/designers helene kuuskoski and her husband matti worked.
this is the large example sold in the early years, made of wood and fabric, it’s all original with a beautiful head in perfect condition. about 5 inches tall.
This is a vintage, 55 year old, Moomin Snufkin! all original, and signed by the old original company on the bottom of... the foot.
This example was purchased circa 1960 at the original design exhibition of Finnish Design, at Carson’s Department Store in Chicago. a major mecca for rare mid century modern design, including mcm toys!we ship internationally. please email with any questions. thanksplease see the vintage newspaper article about the exhibition that came with these figures. i am assuming that this is where these were originally purchased. i will be listing an old vintage leather, signed Snufkin figure.Moomin (Japanese: 楽しいムーミン一家 Hepburn: Tanoshii Mūmin Ikka, Delightful Moomin Family) is a Japanese-Finnish-Dutch anime television series produced by Telecable Benelux B.V.. Based on the Moomin novels and comic strips by the Finnish illustrator and author Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson, [1] it was the third anime adaptation of the property and the first to receive distribution in other countries worldwide. Moomin first aired on TV Tokyo from April 12, 1990 to October 3, 1991.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
this is the large example sold in the early years, made of wood and fabric, it’s all original with a beautiful head in perfect condition. about 5 inches tall.
This is a vintage, 55 year old, Moomin Snufkin! all original, and signed by the old original company on the bottom of... the foot.
This example was purchased circa 1960 at the original design exhibition of Finnish Design, at Carson’s Department Store in Chicago. a major mecca for rare mid century modern design, including mcm toys!we ship internationally. please email with any questions. thanksplease see the vintage newspaper article about the exhibition that came with these figures. i am assuming that this is where these were originally purchased. i will be listing an old vintage leather, signed Snufkin figure.Moomin (Japanese: 楽しいムーミン一家 Hepburn: Tanoshii Mūmin Ikka, Delightful Moomin Family) is a Japanese-Finnish-Dutch anime television series produced by Telecable Benelux B.V.. Based on the Moomin novels and comic strips by the Finnish illustrator and author Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson, [1] it was the third anime adaptation of the property and the first to receive distribution in other countries worldwide. Moomin first aired on TV Tokyo from April 12, 1990 to October 3, 1991.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
