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Rare vintage David Hamberger animated/mechanical Christmas elf or gnome depicted as an artist/painter.This wonderful holiday display figure features a highly detailed painted face, white beard, green velvet-style hat, plaid pants, turquoise shoes, artist’s palette, paint-covered stool, miniature figure/model, and original-style painted display base.The artist theme makes this an especially unusual example. The figure is posed working over the stool while holding the large painter’s palette, with colorful paint splatters throughout the scene.David Hamberger figures were produced for elaborate Christmas and department-store holiday displays and are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage animated Christmas décor and commercial window displays.Features:* David Hamberger vintage Christmas display figure
* Artist / painter elf or gnome theme
* Mechanical / movable arm component
* Large artist’s palette
* Paint-splattered wooden stool
* Miniature painted figure
* Detailed hand-painted face
* Green velvet-style hat
* Plaid trousers and turquoise shoes
* Mounted on original-style display base
* Excellent statement piece for vintage Christmas decorating or collectingPlease note: This is an older display piece and is not expected to be perfect. Wear is consistent with age and previous commercial/display use. Please inspect all photographs for exact condition.Pickup only. However, if you require shipping, I can quote separately. Based on experience, shipping quote will start at $275-$350 typically.
