Christmas Elves / Gnomes Sledding Resin Shelf Sitter Figurine Vintage

Name: Christmas Elves / Gnomes Sledding Resin Shelf Sitter Figurine Vintage
Brand: Artisan Flair Inc
SKU: 336778677891
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 35.00

Condition: Used

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View Christmas Elves / Gnomes Sledding Resin Shelf Sitter Figurine Vintage with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. : Specifically weighted and balanced with a low center of gravity. Materials : Crafted from heavy, solid cast resin or resin-stone composite, finished with highly detailed texture work that mimics old-fashioned hand-carved folk art wood. Vintage Christmas Elves / Gnomes Sledding Resin Shelf Sitter Figurine , designed to sit playfully on a mantle, window sill, or shelf ledge during the holiday season. Design & Imagery : The figurine features a charming team of four whimsical Christmas elves or gnomes dressed in colorful red, green, and pink winter garments, complete with tall pointy holiday hats and white beards. They are piled onto a vintage blue-and-white striped wooden sled, holding a horn, gifts, and a drums as they coast downhill. Structure : Formed specifically as a shelf sitter / edge hanger . The forward elf in the dark green hat is sculpted to hang forward over the lip of a flat ledge, providing a dynamic three-dimensional look to window sills or fireplace mantles. Materials : Crafted from heavy, solid cast resin or resin-stone composite, finished with highly detailed texture work that mimics old-fashioned hand-carved folk art wood. This figurine is a factory-manufactured commercial item rather than a fully handmade, one-of-a-kind original folk art piece. During the 1990s and early 2000s, holiday gift companies like Artisan Flair, United Design, and Kurt Adler heavily produced this specific style of holiday decor. It is designed to imitate the look of an original, hand-carved wooden sculpture, complete with molded textures that mimic knife marks, chiseled wood grain, and hand-painted brush strokes. However, it is considered semi-handcrafted for a couple of reasons: The Production Method : Liquid resin or a resin-stone composite mix was poured into a factory mold to replicate the complex shape of the four sledding gnomes. The Hand-Painted Details : Once removed from the molds, assembly line artists painted the bright red, green, and pink details, and applied the dark antiquing color wash into the crevices by hand to give it that cozy, vintage look. Brand / Distributor : Artisan Flair Inc. (or distributed under parallel 1990s giftware labels like United Design or Home Interior & Gifts ). Collection : Vintage Holiday Shelf Sitters Collection . Country of Origin : China (Sculpted and cast for Western holiday import distribution houses). Pattern / Motif : "Sledding Elves / Gnomes Downhill" – Characterized by a multi-figure linear stack of whimsical gnomes piled onto a striped wooden sled, holding traditional musical instruments and toys. Finish : Antiqued Faux-Chiseled Wood Grain – Finished with a specialized matte multi-color lacquer coating. A dark sepia or grey wash is applied heavily into the deep crevices to replicate the rustic look of a hand-carved, weathered European folk-art wood sculpture. Year Manufactured : Circa 1994 – 1998 . Character Family : Christmas Pixies / Nordic Nisse Gnomes . Time Period Manufactured : Late 20th Century (1990–1999 Product Specifications Style : Rustic Folk Art / Country Christmas Kitsch – Designed with chiseled textures to mimic traditional, old-world European hand-carved wooden sculptures. Key Features : Shelf-Sitter / Edge Hanger Functionality : Specifically weighted and balanced with a low center of gravity. The forward gnome's leg hangs playfully forward over a flat edge, allowing it to hook seamlessly onto a shelf, mantle, or window sill. Trunk Show Detail : Each gnome holds a distinct holiday icon, including a brass horn, Christmas presents, and a traditional holiday drum. Size : Medium tabletop accent piece. Height : Approximately 6.0 to 6.5 inches (15.2 to 16.5 cm) from the top of the rear gnome's hat to the bottom of the hanging boot. Width / Depth : Approximately 4.0 to 4.5 inches (10.1 to 11.4 cm) wide across the widest point of the sled and drum basket. Number in Pack : 1 Single Unit Piece (The four figures and the sled are molded together as a singular, solid composite sculpture). Character : Santa's Christmas Elves / Nordic Tomte Gnomes . Shape : Linear Multi-Figure Stack – Posed in an asymmetrical, downward-sloping configuration to create the dynamic illusion of moving downhill on a toboggan. Length : Approximately 8.5 to 9.5 inches (21.6 to 24.1 cm) long from the front hanging boot to the back edge of the sled. Width / Depth: Approximately 4.0 to 4.5 inches (10.1 to 11.4 cm) wide across the widest point of the sled base and festive drum. Height: Approximately 6.0 to 6.5 inches (15.2 to 16.5 cm) measured from the peak of the tallest rear gnome's hat down to the lowest point of the front hanging boot. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Figurines. Brand: Artisan Flair Inc.