Vintage Santa Claus Gourd Christmas Folk Art Hand Painted Signed Whimsy Artisan

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View Vintage Santa Claus Gourd Christmas Folk Art Hand Painted Signed Whimsy Artisan with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This folk art style hunter green and white Santa Claus has been hand painted with lovely detail on a real dried gourd and is 9.5" " tall. Shake it and you can hear the dried gourd seeds still inside! Vintage Santa Claus  Gourd Christmas Folk Art Hand Painted Signed Whimsy Artisan This folk art style hunter green and white Santa Claus has been hand painted with lovely detail on a real dried gourd and is 9.5" " tall.  Shake it and you can hear the dried gourd seeds still inside!  No cracks, holes, broken stem, chipped paint or other damage.  Signed by artist on bottom.   Hand typed message attached to gourd reads:  "Having a Santa on display throughout the year is believed to bring prosperity and good luck to the household.  He appeals to the child-like instinct in all of us--the longing for a sense of wonder joy, peace, love and faith in mankind."  It appears that label was torn at one time and has been repaired with a piece of tape and is tied to stem of gourd with a piece of twine.   Please see all photos for detail and condition.  I am happy to answer any questions so you can shop and purchase with confidence!  Quick ship  from my smoke free home.  Thank you for your business! Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Figurines. Brand: Artist original.

Artist

S. Bailey

Pattern

All-Over

Shape

Round

Signed By

S. Bailey

Occasion

Christmas

Size

Medium

Signed

Yes

Color

Hunter green, white

Material

Dried gourd

Subject

Santa Clause

Brand

Artist original

Type

Hand painted Santa Clause on dried gourd

Era

Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Item Height

9.5"

Theme

Vintage Christmas, hand painted, folk art, Santa Clause, Home decor, artist signed, one of a kind, Whimsical

Style

Folk art, whimsical, country cottage

Original/Reproduction

Original

Features

Hand Painted, Indoor

Finish

Hand painted

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States