Large Hand-Carved Tintin in Space Wooden Statue with Snowy – 42cm – Folk Art Sculpture
 
Description:
A striking large vintage hand-carved wooden statue of Tintin in his iconic orange spacesuit, accompanied by Snowy, inspired by Hergé’s Explorers on the Moon. This is not an official licensed piece, but a handmade folk-art interpretation that captures the charm, posture and expressions of the beloved comic characters.
Tintin is shown holding a blue helmet, dressed in the classic padded orange moon suit from the lunar adventure albums, while Snowy stands at his feet wearing a matching suit. The carving is full of personality, with exaggerated folk-art features and a warm, aged patina.
At approximately 42 cm tall, it is an impressive display piece — substantial, colourful, and very much a conversation starter for Tintin fans.
 
Features:
• Character(s): Tintin & Snowy (folk-art interpretation)
• Inspired by: Tintin – Explorers on the Moon
• Height: approx. 42 cm
• late 20th century (1980s–1990s)
• Painted in orange, blue, black, and wood tones
• Folk-art craftsmanship, likely mid–late 20th century
• Freestanding figure with integral base
 
Materials / Construction:
• Carved solid wood
• Hand-painted surface
• Single-piece sculpt with attached dog figure
• Carved base with natural age wear
 
Condition:
• Fair vintage condition
• Surface wear and patina throughout
• Visible crack in the base (pictured) — common in aged wood
• Paint wear on Tintin’s and Snowy’s faces
• Structurally stable and displays well
 
Type:
Tintin folk-art statue / comic character collectible / large wooden sculpture