Large Nicholas with 2 Children in Barrel #496.
Jackie Klunk's Stone Bridge Designs has been creating handcrafted chalkware figures from antique and antique reproduction chocolate moulds since 1988. It is not mass-produced or produced in an order assembly line effort. It is handcrafted individually by the artist. The chalkware was chosen by the editors of Better Homes and Gardens Crafts Showcase Magazine for a "Favorite Finds for Holiday Gifts" feature. It has also been featured on the cover of the Country Store of Geneva catalog. It is carried in several fine art stores in the U.S. There are over 550 different chalkware pieces available to order.
This wonderful Father Christmas stands a foot tall. He is painted in a forest green overcoat with a dark cream underdress and burgundy foundation accents. The black-haired and brown-haired children in the tub represent the French Christmas tale where children, who were abducted by a corrupt butcher during hard times, were restored by the Christmas Saint.
Each chalkware piece is handcrafted using a special artist chalk recipe, is painted using acrylic paints, and finished with an antiquing glaze, as well as a satin varnish to protect the piece. It is signed and dated, and the bottom is covered with a felt base to protect the base from chipping.
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Product code: Chalkware Santa Large Nicholas with 2 Children in order Barrel Crafted in Chocolate Mold #496