Product Overview
A very large (18.5 inches tall and 10 inches wide), beautifully carved and painted Santa Claus. Rich blue base coat with an incredible amount of detail work. 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. Artist Natalia Trifonova. Signed by the artist.
"The Snow Queen" is an original fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published 21 December 1844 in New Fairy Tales. The story centres on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai. The story is one of Andersen's longest and most highly acclaimed stories. It is regularly included in selected tales and collections of his work and is frequently reprinted in illustrated storybook editions for children.
