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Vintage Tall Hand Painted Santa Sculpture, 1930

$450
$2,20079% Off
£344.05
£1,682.0279% Off
€396.27
€1,937.3479% Off
CA$630.59
CA$3,082.8779% Off
A$703.99
A$3,441.7479% Off
CHF 368.88
CHF 1,803.4279% Off
MX$8,617.56
MX$42,130.2779% Off
NOK 4,684.80
NOK 22,903.4579% Off
SEK 4,417.17
SEK 21,595.0479% Off
DKK 2,957.44
DKK 14,458.6079% Off
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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. 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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