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Rare Rare Rare ! This is number 309 and this figurine is Among the First Series of hand made ORIGINALS by June C. McKenna October 11, 1983.
The 1983 Father Christmas Santa remains one of the most sought after hand sculpted figurines by June McKenna.
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Approximately 12” height x 5 1/4” wide at the base.
It is not known how many figurines of this design were produced as a fire in 1984 destroyed some of the production.
Good used vintage figurine condition. The tip of the tree was broken and was glued back on. From the back side a few tree branch tips have paint knocked off. There are a few small rubs. All original decoration and paint. The base has marks from putty used to hold it down.
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HAND ENGRAVED SIGNATURE ON BOTTOM:
June C. McKenna
10-11-83
NO.309 and
HAND INCISED ON SIDE OF BASE
JUNE MCKENNA
C 1983
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As shown in photos.
Quoted shipping to lower 48 USA states.
This early hand engraved series had a value of over $1200 and there has been reports of at least one that sold at a convention for much more.
This Santa including many of her earlier pieces were heavily inspired by 18th century illustrations of Santa. Father Christmas sold out in 1985 and was recognized as the trademark figurine of June McKenna Collectibles.
