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For your consideration is a stunning, premium-sized pair of authentic vintage Santons de Provence terracotta folk art figurines.Handcrafted in France by two of the region's most celebrated master craftsmen (santonniers), this pair beautifully captures traditional 19th-century Provençal village life.Item Specifics:The Hunter (Le Chasseur) by Santons Fouque: Stands 10 inches tall. Features the authentic incised "flying bird" symbol and maker's stamp on the terracotta base.He is beautifully detailed with a wide-brimmed hat, a smoking pipe, a hunting rifle strapped to his back, corduroy attire, and a game pouch.The Wood Gatherer (La Femme au Fagot) by Santons Chave: Stands approximately 9 inches tall. Features the authentic "CHAVE AUBAGNE" stamped impression on the base, crafted by legendary master Marius
Marius Chave.She is dressed in traditional layers, a patterned shawl (fichu), a vibrant apron, and carries her original bundle of wooden kindling/twigs on her back.Condition Report:Both figurines are in Very Good vintage condition.Terracotta faces, hands, and bases are completely intact with no cracks or major chips.Very rare to find with all fragile details fully preserved (the hunter's delicate pipe and rifle barrel are intact; the woman's wood bundle is secure).Traditional fabrics and clothing show only minor, gentle age-appropriate wear/dusting, which adds to their authentic vintage character.Hand-painted details remain crisp and expressive.
