Bittersweet House Folk Art
Chalkware German Belsnickle Santa
Rare 2 Sided Santa with face on front and back!
Cat# S483;


Bring a piece of New England 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 New England 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 Santa's coat is hand painted with an antique folk art PA German fraktur design. The piece is hand signed "#1, Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell, 2007, Sherborn, MA".

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