“Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni was performed on April 1, 1924, for the reopening of the Theater in der Josefstadt, after Max Reinhardt (director 1924–1926) had renovated the traditional venue. The leading roles were played by the siblings Helene (later the wife of Max Reinhardt) and Hermann Thimig as Smeraldina and Truffaldino. Their father, Thimig, appeared in the same performance as Pantalone. This marked the beginning of the “Thimig Theater” era, as the Viennese affectionately called the Josefstadt in the 1920s. Later that year, the youngest brother, Hans Thimig, also joined the Josefstadt. From then on, the entire family worked for many years either at the Burgtheater or the Theater in der Josefstadt.
The THIMIG GROUP figurine was designed in 1930 by Prof. Albin Döbrich. Both figures are crafted with great attention to detail, their facial expressions and gestures fully reflect the roles they represent. The courtship, devotion, and longing glances bring the characters of Smeraldina and Truffaldino to life in porcelain, giving them vitality and joie de vivre.