Gröden is the heart of the southern Tyrol, the holiday valley of the Dolomites. Woodcarving was practiced in the valley as early as the Middle Ages. The early carvings were utilitarian, but in time became a highly skilled art form and sacred art became a prominent subject matter. The Rifferser family has been one of the leaders in producing wood carvings since the 19th Century. ANRI – an acronym for Anton RIffeser- was founded in 1912, with the purpose/goal of creating carvings of the highest quality possible that could be duplicated and shipped around the world. Each figure is a testimony to the skills and passion for wood of the men and women at ANRI.
ANRI Nefertiti, 5 inch, 1964 -1984 Famous artists and modelers from around the world have created unique designs that the skilled workers at ANRI transform into beautifully detailed wood carved figures. Each figure passes through 16 different stages of carving and painting and four quality control areas before receiving the ANRI seal. The seal is ANRI’s certificate of guarantee of wood carving at the highest level. ANRI’s exclusive designs are collected by connoisseurs all over the world.
ANRI Nefertiti, 5 inch, 1964 -1984 On an average, it takes about three months to create an ANRI figure. The process begins with the purchase of 80 year old maple trees from plantations in France. Only the best and healthiest trees are selected and only about 20% of these meet the ANRI standards. These logs are air dried for up to 3 years and then cut into blocks which are kiln dried to reduce moisture to 10%. It is from this stock that the wood is sized for figures and placed in storage. Artists create original prototypes from the designs that are selected to become ANRI figures. From these prototypes special models are prepared so that each figure can be accurately duplicated. As this process is taking place, blocks of wood are roughly shaped to meet the requirements of that particular figure. Then the special model is worked by hand to duplicate its form. From that stage the figure is inspected and if approved goes into the hand finishing sculpture studio where details are completed.
ANRI Nefertiti, 5 inch, 1964 -1984 After each figure goes through a process of sealing the wood, it travels to the hand painting studio. Here the painters carefully detail each figure with transparent oil paints so that the wood grain remains visible. After drying, each figure is again inspected and the ANRI seal is applied, then it goes to the storage where it is carefully wrapped in ANRI logo tissue and put into a box that is properly labeled and eventually starts its journey to collectors in every corner of the globe.
ANRI Nefertiti, 5 inch, 1964 -1984
ANRI Nefertiti, 5 inch, 1964 -1984, wooden box
ANRI TORIART, Charlemange, 3 3/4 inch, 1963 - 1988 "Toriart" items were made by ANRI but are NOT carved wood. They are made of a composite material called Sculptulite, and sold under the Toriart label from 1956 until 1992.
ANRI TORIART, Charlemange, 3 3/4 inch, 1963 - 1988
ANRI TORIART, Charlemange, 3 3/4 inch, 1963 - 1988, carton box
ANRI, Sicilian, 4 3/4 inch, 1971 - 1972
ANRI, King Arthur, 4 1/2 inch, 1954 - 1993
ANRI , King Arthur, 4 1/2 inch, 1954 - 1993
ANRI King Arthur, 4 1/2 inch, 1954 - 1993, wooden box, hand painted
ANRI Mediolanum, 4 inch, 1966 - 1982, handpainted, wooden box
ANRI Mediolanum, 4 inch, 1966 - 1982, handpainted
ANRI D'Artagnan or Musqueteers, 5 inch, 1970 - 1986, hand painted
ANRI D'Artagnan or Musqueteers, 5 inch, 1970 - 1986, hand painted, wooden box
ANRI TORIART, Limes or Romans and Teutons, 4 3/4 inch, 1957 - 1974, carton box, not painted
ANRI TORIART, Limes or Romans and Teutons, 4 3/4 inch, 1957 - 1974
ANRI TORIART, Limes or Romans and Teutons, 4 3/4 inch, 1957 - 1974, wooden box, hand painted
ANRI TORIART, Limes or Romans and Teutons, 4 3/4 inch, 1957 - 1974, wood box, hand painted
ANRI Toriart Romans
ANRI TORIART, Limes or Romans and Teutons, 4 3/4 inch, 1957 - 1974, wood box, not painted
ANRI, King Richard, 4 inch, 1962 - 1986
ANRI King Richard, 4 inch, 1962 - 1986, hand painted, wooden box
ANRI Toriart Juan Ferrandiz, 3 3/4 inch, 1970 - 1974, wooden box, hand painted. Juan Ferrandiz Italian Artist Profile Born in Barcelona, his designs and paintings have become world famous within short time. The complete opus of Ferrandiz aims at creating a world of love, comprehension and poetry, to unite the spirit, banish the hatred and favor peace in the world with a truly honest message. His designs are beautifully in this magnificent chess set. The Juan Ferrandiz nativity was introduced in 1969. Since then over 57 figurines have been produced.
ANRI Toriart Juan Ferrandiz, 3 3/4 inch, 1970 - 1974, wooden box, hand painted
ANRI Juan Ferrandiz, 3 3/4 inch, 1970 - 1974, wooden box, hand painted
ANRI TORIART, Juan Ferrandiz, 3 3/4 inch, 1970 - 1974, hand painted, carton box
ANRI TORIART, Juan Ferrandiz, 3 3/4 inch, 1970 - 1974, carton box, hand painted
ANRI TORIART Magnetic chess set with wooden box and inlaid wood board, 2 inch, hand painted
ANRI, Caribbean native life, 4 inch, 1970 - 1971, designed by Claude Caron.
ANRI Monsalvat or The Knights of the round table, 10 inch, 1969 - 1982
ANRI Monsalvat or The Knights of the round table, 18 carat gold application, antique finished, 5 3/4 inch, 1961 - 1986
ANRI Monsalvat or The Knights of the round table, 5 3/4 inch, 1961 - now
ANRI Montsalvat or Knight of the round table, miniatur version, 3 inch, 1966 - 1984, high feet, small carving, not painted, carton gift box
ANRI Montsalvat or Knight of the round table, miniatur version, 3 inch, 1966 - 1984, high feet, small carving, hand painted, wooden presentation box
71006 ? ANRI Montsalvat or Knight of the round table, old version, painted , 7 inch height of the king, 1949 - 1960, hand carved, hand painted, wooden presentation box.
bigliocchi
ANRI, Modern Stanton, 2 1/2 inch, 1964 - 1966, designer American born artist Arthur Elliott (1913-1983)
ANRI Far west or The American frontier, 5 1/ 4 inch, 1961 - 1984
ANRI Universum or Space age, 4 inch, 1958 - 1982, designer American born artist Arthur Elliott (1913-1983) Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliot for Anri w/ Box & Board Italy 1950's This is an early deluxe edition of the Space Age Chess Set. It has it's custom fitted box with a top shelf insert to hold all the pieces. This set also has it's original Arni wooden chess board. The box and board retain their original labels. The board measures 14 1/2 square. Arthur Elliot also work as an early animator for Disney Studios.
ANRI Universum or Space age, 4 inch, 1958 - 1982, designer American born artist Arthur Elliott (1913-1983)
ANRI E.S Lowe Renaissance 1950s/1960s
ANRI E.S. Lowe, Gallant Knight, 1946
ANRI King Richard, hand carved and painted, weighted, felted 4 inch king, wooden box.
ANRI King Richard, hand carved and painted, weighted, felted 4 inch king, wooden box (and board).
ANRI King Richard hand carved and painted, weighted, felted 4 inch king.
ANRI King Richard, hand carved and painted, weighted, felted 4 inch king.
ANRI Toriart Charlemange, hand painted figures, in cardboard presentation box. King 3 1/2 inch.
ANRI Camelot hand carved and painted , weighted, felted 3 1/4 inch king. In presentation wood box.
ANRI Montsalvat or Knight of the round table, old version, white and black , 7 inch height of the king, 1949 - 1960, hand carving, not painted, high quality wooden presentation box.
ANRI Elsinore
Elsinore
Versailles
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