Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 9:
Description
A collection of five handcrafted wooden figurines depicting various interpretations of Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas in a folk art style. The group includes a reclining figure, a small squat figure, a tall rustic figure, a hooded figure, and a stylized cylindrical figure. Each piece is constructed from wood with hand-painted polychrome decoration.
Signatures and marks include:
Reclining figure: Signed Jeff Bowman 2009 in ink on the underside.
Small squat figure: Signed Jeff Bowman 2009 in ink on the underside.
Tall rustic figure: Signed Cathy W (surname illegible) in black ink on the base.
Tall hooded figure: Signed Terry Neiffer 88 and marked with a stamp reading Handcrafted by Terry Neiffer on the base.
Stylized cylindrical figure: Stamped with DR 91 on the underside.
Reclining Santa: 9.5 inches Long
Tallest Standing Figure (Rustic St. Nick): 9 inches High
Tall Hooded Figure: 8.75 inches High
Stylized Cylindrical Santa: 8.5 inches High
Small Squat Santa: 3.25 inches High.
Condition report:
The collection is in good overall condition consistent with age. Visible wear includes minor surface abrasions and paint scuffs, specifically on the boots of the reclining Santa and along the base edges of the taller figures. The tall rustic figure exhibits natural wood grain texture and surface variations. The cylindrical Santa features a small center hole in the base from manufacturing.
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