Add a touch of historic charm to your holiday display with this stunning, highly collectible Old World Santa Claus doll, individually handcrafted and signed by renowned artisan Sue Pope (Susan Poe) in 1988.
This beautiful piece is titled and signed \"Father Christmas\" on its sturdy wooden base. Santa features a classic, hand-painted expressive face with realistic blue eyes and a soft, full white beard. He comes dressed in a luxurious, deep midnight blue/purple crushed velvet hooded robe, intricately accented with rich, dark brown thick faux fur trim along the sleeves, hood, and base.
Santa is loaded with charming folk-art details, including a rustic twine belt, a pocket full of miniature vintage-style holiday toys (including a small stocking, a toy horse, and a blue-hatted bear), and a brown burlap sack slung over his back.
Item Details & Measurements:
• Artist: Sue Pope (Susan Poe) – Signed and dated by the artist on the bottom base
• Title: Signed \"Father Christmas\"
• Year Manufactured: 1988
• Height: 12 inches
• Material: Crushed velvet fabric, thick faux fur trim, detailed resin/composition face, wooden base, mixed-media miniature toys
• Style: Vintage Holiday Folk Art / Traditional Christmas / Grandmillennial Decor
• Condition: Beautiful vintage condition. Clean fabric, bright colors, and all miniature toy accessories are intact. The wooden base shows the clear, authentic artist signature and date. (Please review photos for precise condition details).
An exceptional find for collectors of rare, early-period handcrafted Sue Pope Santas or high-end artisan holiday decor!
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