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Fine Santa Vintage Tall Hand Painted Sculpture, 1930 Hard To Find Original

$600
$2,20072% Off
£453.33
£1,662.2272% Off
€519.77
€1,905.8172% Off
CA$837.37
CA$3,070.3572% Off
A$911.12
A$3,340.7872% Off
CHF 482.43
CHF 1,768.9072% Off
MX$10,961.41
MX$40,191.8472% Off
NOK 6,125.75
NOK 22,461.0972% Off
SEK 5,604.63
SEK 20,550.3372% Off
DKK 3,883.38
DKK 14,239.0872% Off

About the Item

Nostalgic opportunity from the 1930s. 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. Fine original old patina. A special work of art still in original paint. Provenance: private American collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289226227462

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