Selling 3 hand-painted porcelain figurines from Lenox's much-loved "International Santas" collection. Striking additions to any Santa collection and eye-catching holiday displays. $125 each figure.
1. "Father Christmas" portrays England’s Santa with his traditional walking staff, holly crown, sack of toys, and wassail bowl. Made of fine porcelain bisque to show crisp detail, from the crinkles around his smiling eyes to the laces on his boots. Hand painted in rich reds and greens and trimmed in 24-karat gold. Includes gold-tone walking staff that fits in the right hand. Expert modelling and coloring enhance the sumptiousness of his costume and the sense of movement as Father Christmas strides joyfully into the holiday season. Issued 1989.
Unused, in original box. Backstamp in 24-karat gold: "Father Christmas Lenox [in wreath] © Lenox 1989." Figure: 9" H x 6" W. Staff: 7.5" L.
2. "Lenox Classics Father Christmas" is the classic ivory version of the popular 1989 figurine (above). It portrays England’s Santa with his traditional walking staff, holly crown, sack of toys, and wassail bowl. Made of Lenox’s legendary fine ivory porcelain, with a lustrous glaze and special accents in iridescent glaze and 24-karat gold to add extra sparkle. Certain features are hand-painted bisque to show crisp detail, such as the crinkles around his jolly eyes and the waves in his flowing beard. Expert modelling enhances the sumptiousness of his costume and the sense of movement as Father Christmas strides joyfully into the holiday season. Includes gold-tone walking staff that fits in the right hand. Issued 1990s.
Unused, in original box. Backstamp in 24-karat gold: "Father Christmas L [in wreath] © Lenox." Figure: 9" H x 6" W. Staff: 7.5" L.
3. "Père Noël" portrays the French Santa wearing the traditional wooden shoes of the countryside and carrying a sack of toys, with his "naughty and nice" list clutched in one hand. Made of fine porcelain bisque to show crisp detail, from the waves in his flowing white beard to the gathers on his striped sleeves. Hand painted in rich rose and gold with 24-karat gold accents. Expert modelling and coloring enhance the sumptiousness of his costume and the sense of movement as Père Noël strides joyfully into the holiday season. Issued 1992.
Unused, in original box. Backstamp in 24-karat gold: "Père Noël Fine Porcelain Lenox ® [in wreath] © Lenox 1992." 9" H x 7.5" W.
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