Description
Charming collection of five vintage framed Santa Claus artworks in the tradition of early American theorem and primitive folk art. Featuring beautifully muted Christmas reds, forest greens, warm browns, and cream tones, this delightful grouping captures the nostalgic character of an old-fashioned New England Christmas.
The collection includes three distinctive standing Santa figures and a coordinating pair depicting Santa in a green sleigh laden with gifts. Each composition features delicate shading, whimsical details, and traditional folk-art styling.
The artwork has the appearance of painted or stenciled designs, with a visible textile surface on select pieces. Four are marked with the initials DWD, while the Santa with animals is marked MPC.
The three standing Santas are presented in individually selected wood-look frames, including rich brown finishes and a distinctive deep green frame. The matching sleigh scenes are housed in coordinating burgundy frames, creating an appealing, collected-over-time appearance.
One artwork retains an informational label describing the history and techniques of traditional theorem painting, a decorative art form associated with early American New England craftsmanship. Another bears a framing gallery label from The Art Place, formerly located in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
Ideal for a traditional Christmas gallery wall, Colonial or country interior, farmhouse holiday display, or Ralph Lauren-inspired seasonal decorating. Beautiful displayed together or arranged throughout the home.
The complete collection includes five framed pieces.
Dimensions (including frames):
Pair of Santa sleigh artworks: Each 11"W * 9.5"H * 0.5"D
Santa with lantern, green frame: 11"W * 13"H * 0.5"D
Santa with animals and greenery, brown frame: 8"W * 14"H * 0.5"D
Santa carrying branches, brown and gold-tone frame: 9.5"W * 13.5"H * 1"D
Sold as a complete five-piece collection.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition. All five artworks display beautifully, with attractive original presentation and colors. Minor surface wear and small finish imperfections to select frames, consistent with age and use. Subtle tonal variations and antiqued appearance complement the traditional folk-art character. Please see photographs for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Textile, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
The collection includes three distinctive standing Santa figures and a coordinating pair depicting Santa in a green sleigh laden with gifts. Each composition features delicate shading, whimsical details, and traditional folk-art styling.
The artwork has the appearance of painted or stenciled designs, with a visible textile surface on select pieces. Four are marked with the initials DWD, while the Santa with animals is marked MPC.
The three standing Santas are presented in individually selected wood-look frames, including rich brown finishes and a distinctive deep green frame. The matching sleigh scenes are housed in coordinating burgundy frames, creating an appealing, collected-over-time appearance.
One artwork retains an informational label describing the history and techniques of traditional theorem painting, a decorative art form associated with early American New England craftsmanship. Another bears a framing gallery label from The Art Place, formerly located in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
Ideal for a traditional Christmas gallery wall, Colonial or country interior, farmhouse holiday display, or Ralph Lauren-inspired seasonal decorating. Beautiful displayed together or arranged throughout the home.
The complete collection includes five framed pieces.
Dimensions (including frames):
Pair of Santa sleigh artworks: Each 11"W * 9.5"H * 0.5"D
Santa with lantern, green frame: 11"W * 13"H * 0.5"D
Santa with animals and greenery, brown frame: 8"W * 14"H * 0.5"D
Santa carrying branches, brown and gold-tone frame: 9.5"W * 13.5"H * 1"D
Sold as a complete five-piece collection.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition. All five artworks display beautifully, with attractive original presentation and colors. Minor surface wear and small finish imperfections to select frames, consistent with age and use. Subtle tonal variations and antiqued appearance complement the traditional folk-art character. Please see photographs for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Textile, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition. All five artworks display beautifully, with attractive original presentation and colors. Minor surface wear and small finish imperfections to select frames, consistent with age and use. Subtle tonal variations and antiqued appearance complement the traditional folk-art character. Please see photographs for details.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
14 x 11 x 1 in
Vintage Theorem-Style Folk Art Santa Claus Christmas Wall Art - Set of 5
Estimate $120-$340
Starting Bid
$60
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