Product Overview
A very large (16.5" tall), beautifully carved and painted Santa Claus. Stunning Russian Santa Claus with an open book, animals and birds. The book and animals are all individually carved and pegged for safe storage and shipping. Rich red base coat with an incredible amount of detail work. His coat and hat are beautifully detailed in raised filigree in a multitude of colors, gold flowers, leaves and white opalescent accents. The back of Santa's fur trimmed coat is painted in dark red color with equally impressive and elegant detailing and iridescent gold highlights that come to life with changing light.
He is a very happy Santa with friendly blue eyes. Extremely well done in every aspect. This Russian Santa is completely hand carved from solid linden wood. Unique, hand-crafted Santa is a one of a kind work of art. Signed by the artist.