Vintage Faye Pilgrim Signed Old World Santa Doll Artist Made Porcelain 16\" For Sale

📝 Item Description

Title: Vintage Signed Faye Pilgrim Handcrafted Old World Santa Doll – 16" Artist Made Folk Art

Item Details:

• Artist: Faye Pilgrim (Hand-signed on the back of the porcelain neck)

• Theme: Old World Santa / Father Christmas / Belsnickel

• Material: Hand-painted porcelain head & hands, jointed fabric body with snap fasteners, textured woven fabric cloak with polka dot lining

• Height: Approx. 16 inches

• Condition: Good vintage condition. The hand-painted porcelain face is beautifully preserved and free of cracks, chips, or major paint wear. The deep burgundy hooded robe features a lovely red-and-white polka dot underside lining and is free of tears.

Note on condition: There is some expected vintage color transfer/bleeding from the red coat onto the doll's white inner fabric body, which is hidden when dressed (see close-up photos). Mohair beard is full and soft. Please review all photos for a detailed look at the condition and artist's signature.

Description:

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 16-inch Old World Santa Claus art doll handcrafted by the late doll artist Faye Pilgrim. This stunning piece showcases her signature folk-art style, featuring a highly expressive, hand-painted porcelain face and a full, soft mohair-style beard.

He is dressed in a rustic, textured deep burgundy hooded cloak secured with a black braided cord waist tie. The cloak is beautifully detailed with a red-and-white polka dot fabric lining on the inside. Underneath, the doll features a white-clothed body with snap-jointed legs and molded black boots.

The back of the porcelain neck is hand-inscribed with the artist's signature, making this a highly collectible find for holiday decor enthusiasts and artisan doll collectors alike. Perfect as a standalone mantle piece or a centerpiece for your vintage Christmas display!

Comes from a smoke-free home. Will be packed with care for safe transit.