Antique Santa Claus
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Iron
Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Christmas plate is a nice addition to your Decoration for Santa Claus eve. It is
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Imagerie de Wissembourg - Christmas Santa Claus - Lithograph and stencil - 1906
Located in Paris, FR
Imagerie de Wissembourg
Christmas Santa Claus, c. 1906
Lithograph, woodcut and stencil
Drawing by
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Stencil, Lithograph
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Extra Large Santa Claus Design French Algerian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
curious design showing Santa Claus on each detail design, and beautiful colors with purple, pink, yellow
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Early 20th Century Algerian Scandinavian Modern Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with manufactory mark.
Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate ...
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked.
Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
St. Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked.
Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880
By (After) Thomas Cole
Located in Paonia, CO
Santa Claus as we know him today. This is a hand-colored wood engraving from the cover of the January
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1880s Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Woodcut
Blue Christmas - Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
artwork representing a Santa Claus in blue dress, sitting on a grey pouf near a fireplace, with vivid
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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Woodcut, Tempera
H 10.12 in W 5.01 in D 0.04 in
5 Antique German Ebenezer Emmons Pear Apple Fruit Lithograph Prints 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Santa Claus and tying it to consumerism in the holiday advertisements he produced for his "Temple of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 12.5 in D 0.5 in
Clown and the Girl
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, Sundblom painted an annual Santa Claus subject for Coca-Cola; its prominence on the back cover of many
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1920s Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Here We Are Again by Thomas Nast 1878 Harpers Weekly centerfold
By Thomas Nast
Located in Paonia, CO
American Caricature. ” He had created the Santa Claus and Uncle Sam images we are still familiar with today
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1870s Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Woodcut
"Point Pleasant"
By S. George Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The Liberty Magazine. His best known work as an illustrator was the Santa Claus logo he designed for
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Oil, Canvas
17th Century St. Nicholas Sculpture Polychrome Carved Wood
Located in Milan, IT
outside the Christian world because his figure gave rise to the myth of Santa Claus. His relics are kept
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17th Century Italian Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
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Set of 14 Vintage Christmas Glass Ornaments, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of unique and original Christmas ornaments. All vintage pieces from Czechoslovakia, prosuced in 1960s. The original box of ornaments was discovered just recently and has not been...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Glass
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany case. The player is in working condition with good tone.
Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...
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1930s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wire
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
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1930s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wire
Set of Five Mercury Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five mercury glass ball ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tr...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wire
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large wooden Daruma.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
It is made from a large cedar tree.
It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Santa Claus
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Cedar
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and ...
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1930s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wire
1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past. Features a whimsical design, in this case, a dog, and is equipped with a mechanism...
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1950s Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
American Antique Doll’s Bed, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A mid 19th century maple and pine turned wood doll’s bed of nice proportions, with detailed turnings on the four bed posts. The bottom is "roped" with natural twine. Would be good fo...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Twine, Maple, Pine
13 Bing & Grondahl Christmas Plates, 1980-1992
Located in Copenhagen, DK
13 Bing & Grondahl Christmas plates, 1980-1992.
In perfect condition.
1st. factory quality.
Measures: 18 cm.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Santa Claus
Vintage Murano Style Christmas Swizzle Sticks - Set of 4
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 clear art glass swizzle sticks. 2 with presents on the end and 2 with bells. No chips or cracks. Fantastic for your holiday bar!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Egg Shape Christmas Bauble, Continental, Decorative Tree Ornament, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage egg shape Christmas bauble. A Continental, decorative tree ornament, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Add a touch of Christmas past to your tree with t...
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Late 20th Century European Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Composition
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Tree Holiday Theme Low Ball Bar Glasses Set - 5
By Georges Briard, Neiman Marcus
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1980s Christmas / Holiday theme barware glasses by Georges Briard and retailed by Neiman Marcus. Set of 5 rocks, old fashion or low balls glasses. X-mas trees trimmed with or...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Glass
H 4.13 in Dm 3.25 in
Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The Spanish inlaid Marquetry music bo...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage large footed Brown color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor.
Upon opening, the music box begins to play " We've only ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate in porcelain, from 1906
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate from 1906.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Diameter 18.2 cm.
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Porcelain
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Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. early 20th century
Folk Art Santa Claus hand carved wood ( Possibly German ).
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Early 20th Century Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood
Located in New York, NY
A solid carved wood Santa, produced circa 1920s, used originally as a mold for making papier mâché
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood
Located in New York, NY
Solid carved wood Santa, used originally as a mold for making papier mâché toys and decorative arts
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
15 Rare Antique Victorian Weighted Santa Christmas Tree Candle Holder Ornaments
Located in Dayton, OH
counterweighted / balanced with a small iron Santa Claus pendulum hanging from the base. German Attributed.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Iron
H 6.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Stand, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
piece. The stands stands strong. Original painting on the item showing pattern of threes and Santa Claus
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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
Ciivil War "Christmas Eve" 1862, Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
family.
A vignette in the upper left corner shows Santa Claus about to go down a chimney to deliver
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
H 23.38 in W 28.38 in D 1 in
Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe
Located in London, GB
Number January 1896 featuring a great winter scene showing Father Christmas / Santa Claus / St Nicholas
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1890s American Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
"Christmas 1863", Thomas Nast's Civil War Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
to the left is one of the first popular images of Santa Claus, which was invented by Nast. Santa is
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
Antique Fruitwood Statue of Patron Saint Nicolas
Located in Dallas, TX
in the shoes of those who left them out for him and thus, became the model for Santa Claus, whose
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Santa Claus
"Autumn Colors"
By S. George Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
was the Santa Claus logo he designed for the Whitman Candy Company.
Around 1915, Phillips established
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique School Chart Santa Claus, Christmas Early 20th C
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique school chart - school panel theme Christmas.
Santa Claus - reindeer with sleigh - bag
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Other
"Santa Claus Walking" Wind-Up Toy, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This rare and all original walking Santa Claus clockwork toy was manufactured in about 1890 and is
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Composition, Lead
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Matfer, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Matfer, France and #20. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate...
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1910s French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
19th C Sterling Silver Hollowed Body Santa Claus and Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sterling silver Santa has a silver content of 92.5% and is hollowed. This item
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Sterling Silver
Santa Claus Donkey Mule Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked.
Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Metal
H 4.13 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Belsnickle Tree Stand German, circa 1920
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative cast iron Christmas tree stand. Some wear with a nice patina and little paint missing, but this is old-age. Made of cast iron, hand painted. Found in Austria and was mad...
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1920s German Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Iron
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H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 9.13 in
Turn of the Century Life Size Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Santa Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn of the century lifesize carved wood and painted Folk Art Santa Torso. Depicting Santa Claus
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
H 60 in W 22 in D 30 in
Santa in the Sleigh with Two Reindeer by Hubley, circa 1900
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
the Hubley Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, featuring Santa Claus in a sleigh being
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Hand Cast " Santa" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique iron lantern, with a "Santa Claus" motif in original paint.
First of this style
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Civil War Christmas Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engravings
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
vignette in the upper left corner shows Santa Claus about to go down a chimney to deliver presents. His
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
H 23.38 in W 28.38 in D 1 in
"Christmas Fancies", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
are about to hang their Christmas stockings in preparation for Santa Claus's visit. The oldest girl
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
H 23.38 in W 28.38 in D 0.88 in
Christmas 1873, "The Same Old Story", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
the center of the lower portion of this illustration Nast depicted Santa Claus with his sleigh and
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
H 24.75 in W 30.38 in D 1 in
"Christmas Flirtation", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
modern image of Santa Claus. Early in his career he was employed by the New York Illustrated News, but
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
H 28.75 in W 22.75 in D 1 in
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
included a Christmas, Santa Claus Stetson salesman sample box. This is, in fact, a salesman sample, but
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 11 in D 13 in
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southbury, CT
, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," ran in a New York City newspaper in December of 1897 in reply to a
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Late 19th Century Gilded Age Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
He Wants a Change Too, from "Harper's Weekly"
By Thomas Nast
Located in Paonia, CO
the Santa Claus and Uncle Sam images we are still familiar with today, He had devised the Tammy Tiger
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1870s Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Woodcut
Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe
Located in London, GB
Number January 1896 featuring a great winter scene showing Father Christmas / Santa Claus / St Nicholas
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1890s Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Paper
Santa Claus from Myths Portfolio
By Andy Warhol
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Warhol, Andy Santa Claus from Myths Portfolio 1981
Silkscreen, on Lenox Museum Board with diamond
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1880s Pop Art Antique Santa Claus
Materials
Screen
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Antique Santa Claus For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique santa claus for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and ceramic, all antique santa claus available were constructed with great care. Antique santa claus have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique santa claus made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Andy Warhol produced beautiful antique santa claus that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Santa Claus?
Antique santa claus can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $39,000.
Questions About Antique Santa Claus
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Haddon Hubbard Sundblom painted the Coca-Cola Santa Claus. He unveiled his first depiction of the now-iconic holiday figure in 1931. Over the next 33 years, he continued to revise the figure in fresh advertisements for the soft drink company. Explore a variety of Haddon Hubbard Sundblom art on 1stDibs.
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