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Bittersweet House Folk Art

Chalkware German Belsnickle Santa
Rare 2 Sided Santa with face on front and back!
Cat# S483


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Bring a piece of charming folk art into your home for the holidays with this handcrafted Chalkware Santa. The art of molding plaster of paris, referred to as chalkware, into holiday treasures is a centuries-old German tradition. Inspired by the German tradition of folk art chalkware, Bittersweet House Folk Art offers a unique, handcrafted treasure that will last a lifetime.

Handcrafted Folk art Chalkware Santa by artist Kathryn Campbell of Bittersweet House Folk Art.

Of special note: Cast in chalkware using a wonderful rare antique German chocolate mold, measuring approx 6 and 1/4 inches tall. This is a rare two-sided piece. Santa's coat is hand painted with an antique folk art PA German fraktur design.

The piece is hand signed and dated, Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell".

See more unique items from Bittersweet House Folk Art featured in Wendy Mullen's new book
"The Comprehensive Guide to Chocolate Molds: Objects of Art & Artists' Tools"