FRENCH ANTIQUE CONFIT GLAZE POTTERY CHRISTMAS ST NICHOLAS CERAMIC EARTHENWARE For Sale

St. Nicholas was a real person who lived more than 1,600 years ago and became one of the most famous figures in Christmas history. Known for his kindness, generosity, and love for helping others, he inspired many of today’s holiday traditions—including the idea of Santa Claus. Although he lived in a very different time, his spirit of giving still influences Christmas celebrations around the world.

IN FRANCE, ST NICHOLAS WAS CALLED BY HIS NAME OR THE MORE POPULAR PERE NOEL. THIS FIGURINE IS SOMETIME DURING THE EARLY TO MID 19TH C. OR SO. IT IS CERTAINLY OF THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. LANGUEDOC, PROVENCE OR POSSIBLE IN L'HERAULT NEAR MONTPELIER. THE PIECE IS A RARE PIECE OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS 'ART POPULAIRE FRANÇAISE. ALL SORTS OF OBJECTS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANCE TO LIFE THROUGHOUT THE CENTURIES. THIS AMAZING PIECE IS RARE,RARE,RARE! IT BELONGS IN THE 'MUSÉE D'ART ET TRADITIONS' IN MARSEILLE. OBVIOUSLY MADE BY A TOP REGIONAL POTTER AFTER BEING REQUESTED 'SUR MESURE' BY ORDER. THE DETAIL OF ST NICK IS VERY INTRICATE WITH HIS CANE, RIDGES OF HIS ROBE, CANE AND DESIGN OF HIS FACE. MASTERPIECE. THREE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN HOLDING HIS ROBE FOR PROTECTION.HE WAS THE PROTECTOR AND GIFT GIVER OF CHILDREN. THE FIGURINE, WITH ITS DESIGN AND AN ARTISTS CHOICE OF ST NICKS FACE. WITH 'ST NICOLAS' IN SCRIPT AND HIS CLASSIC CANE WHEN HE WENT OUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE TO LEAVE GIFTS. THIS IS QUITE AN ARTISTIC PIECE OF 'TERRE VERNISSÉE AND A PERFECT, WARM AND HAPPY 'ST NIC' TO PUT OUT FOR SHOW DURING THE HOLIDAYS WHICH FAST APPROACH. 10H X 5 ACROSS. THE POTTER DID OT REALIE THAT HE WAS MAKING MORE OF A BASE ON ONE SIDE. THE PERFECT ADDITION TO THIS GENRE.