Large Chalkware Belsnickel

late 19th century, thought to have been made in Pennsylvania, this detailed painted plaster of paris casting with burgundy hooded robe with deep folds, white trim and mica flecking is pictured in Schiffer's "Christmas Ornaments" ©1995 on page 36, and it is one of the largest and nicest example we have, his face is particularly fine
Size: 23" t.

very good to excellent (some paint loss on base and edges esp. in rear)