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Description
This is the 2003 Starlight Santa by Vaillancourt Folk Art, a hand-painted chalkware Father Christmas made in Sutton, Massachusetts. It comes in its original box with the foam insert.
Measurements: about 5.75" tall x 3" wide.
Details: Santa wears a green coat with gray fur trim, a burgundy striped cap with gold stars, green mittens, and black boots. He holds a walking stick, has a spotted fawn at his side, and carries a sack on his back hand-lettered "Merry Christmas." The base is hand-inscribed "Vaillancourt Folk Art, Sutton, Mass, #577, 2003" and "2003-30 Star #14 ©2003 all rights reserved."
Condition: Pre-owned, in excellent condition, with [no chips, cracks, or repairs]. The colors are bright and show no visible fading or wear. It comes from a longtime collector's collection. The box shows light wear and has a handwritten price sticker. Please see the photos for exact condition.
About the series: Vaillancourt has made a Starlight Santa every year since 1990. Each design is painted in limited numbers until Christmas Day, then retired and never produced again. Part of the proceeds goes to a children's hospital program. The 2003 design is the 14th in the series.
Who it's for: Vaillancourt and Starlight collectors filling in a year, fans of chalkware or antique chocolate-mold figures, and anyone who decorates with Old World or primitive Christmas pieces. It's also a good gift for a Christmas collector.
Shipping: Double-boxed with plenty of padding.
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• Brand: Vaillancourt Folk Art
• Type: Figurine
• Series: Starlight Santa (14th annual)
• Model / Number: 2003-30
• Edition Number: #577
• Year Manufactured: 2003
• Material: Chalkware
• Character: Santa Claus, Father Christmas
• Theme: Christmas, Old World, Folk Art
• Color: Green, Red, Brown, Cream
• Features: Hand-Painted, Limited Edition, Numbered, Retired, Original Box
• Height: 5.75 in
• Width: 3 in
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Handmade: Yes
• Country of Manufacture: United States
• Condition: Pre-owned
