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Vintage Tall Hand Painted Santa Sculpture 1930
$750.00
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Nostalgic opportunity.
America’s friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas – the jolly man standing 15 inches tall clutching his mischievous elf helpers, gifts, and a musical instrument destined for some lucky child.
A rare early American whimsical hand cast iron sculpture remarkably still exhibiting its original hand painted colors of red, blue, cream white, green, and black.
Dimensions: 15 inches tall and 7 inches wide
No repairs and no damages.
A special work of art still in original paint.
Provenance: private American collection.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Art, Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than twenty five years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a fine large collection which is now being deaccessioned. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
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