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Lot 688

Large Papier Mache Santa Claus, After Thomas Nast

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Large vintage papier-mache Santa Claus hand-painted Christmas "roly poly" figure. Santa Claus smiles and raises a pipe with his right hand while in his left arm he holds toys and gifts that include a doll, horse, watch, and book. He wears his signature red suit and has a sprig of holly on his hat. Depicted in half-length, with a rounded lower half. After Thomas Nast's 1881 illustration for Harper's Weekly. 24 1/2 in. H x 17 in. W x 15 in. D. First half of the 20th century.

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Overall very good condition, with surface grime and negligible abrasions or losses, largest to left shoulder, 1/4 inch. Hole under belt on left side may indicate a previous attachment.

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2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Large Papier Mache Santa Claus, After Thomas Nast

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