Erin McSpadden 24\" Santa Claus Artist Signed Handmade Old World Xmas Terrier Dog For Sale

Erin McSpadden Handmade Old World Santa – 2004 – Artist Signed and numbered #290 – Approx. 24 Inches

Beautiful, individually handmade Old World Santa Claus created by artist Erin McSpadden, dated 2004 and personally signed and numbered #290 on the wooden display base.

This is a wonderfully detailed, artisan-crafted Christmas collectible featuring an expressive hand-sculpted face, rosy cheeks, a full natural curly sheep\'s wool beard, and elaborate clothing created from new and vintage-inspired textiles.

Santa wears an elegant cream-colored hooded coat with generous soft fur trim over a striking red-and-cream toile patterned vest. His charming old-world appearance is completed by a matching fur-trimmed hat, dark mittens, and black fabric boots.

He carries a bright red woven basket filled with miniature wrapped gifts, holiday berries, greenery, and pinecones. Nestled in his other arm are a miniature girl doll wearing a red tartan dress and a charming stuffed vintage Terrier Dog.

Every detail contributes to the character and craftsmanship of this unusual handmade Santa.

Artist Information

The original attached artist tag identifies Erin McSpadden as the creator of these Old World Santas and explains that:

• Each face is individually hand-sculpted from durable baked clay.

• Beards are fashioned from genuine curly sheep\'s wool.

• Clothing, toys, and accessories incorporate new and vintage materials.

• Many of the accessories are handmade.

• Figures feature finished cloth bodies and movable arms.

• Each piece is individually signed and numbered by the artist.

Item Details

• Artist: Erin Artifacts – Old World Santas

• Year: 2004

• Hand-signed and numbered: #290

• Height: Approximately 24 inches, including wooden base

• Materials: Sculpted baked clay, natural sheep\'s wool, textiles, fur-like trim, wicker, wood, and mixed-media accessories

• Colors: Cream, ivory, red, tan, and brown

• Display: Freestanding on a wooden base

• Original artist hangtag artisan collectible presenting beautifully in good, clean condition. The sculpted face, clothing, wool beard, basket, miniature toys, and wooden base are attractively displayed. Some light dust, fabric lint, or handling wear may be present.

  Please examine all photographs closely for condition, construction, and included accessories.

  A distinctive, hand-signed Christmas folk art collectible that would make a beautiful addition to an Old World Santa collection, traditional Christmas display, or artisan holiday decor.

  You will receive the actual Santa shown in the photographs, including the attached accessories and original artist tag.

  
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  Condition: I take many, many photos to aid the buyer in fully seeing the item. I want you to see all sides! Please use the photos as part of the description of the item. I try my best to describe items. Please note that many of my items are vintage and a buyer should expect vintage items to show some age and/or wear and will not be described as \"new\".
  Provenance: My items come from locally sourced estate sales from the Washington DC metro area including the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. Most are from upscale, high-end sales.
  Shipping: I take extra care in packaging my items. Please check my response for customer packing satisfaction. I usually ship USPS Ground Advantage Mail. For some oversized items, they will ship via UPS or FedEX Ground.USPS sometimes takes a while and has been having shipping delays (particularly around holiday times), so please be patient if your item gets hung up in one of their distribution centers for a while. If you need it fast, please let me know so we can adjust any shipping charges to reflect a Priority Mail situation.International: I participate in \'s Global Shipping Program for International buyers - sets the shipping costs for these shipments and I have no control over what they charge.
  

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