PA GERMAN FOLK ART BROWN CHALkWAREPA GERMAN FOLK ART BROWN CHALkWARE BELSNICKLE Very rare spectacular Pennsylvania folk art brown chalkware (poured plaster) Belsnickle with prominent knobs on coat trim holly and berries on hood above red trim he has a wonderful and well detailed face looking down over folded arms a classic form of Pennsylvania Christmas folk art from the late 1800's colors are very strong overall. 22'' h. An old repair to base in the area where the legs join the body some minor in-painting at the repair. Overall (Exc. Cond.)
GERMAN BELSNICKEL, 19TH C.GermanGERMAN BELSNICKEL, 19TH C.German Belsnickel, 19th c., with yellow coat, 7 3/4" h.
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Condition:
loss to paint at base. Pine bough replaced.
Early German Belsnickel, 19"h inEarly German Belsnickel, 19"h in what appears to be the original box, together with a Santa on a composition nodding donkey, 11"h x 8 1/2"l, as found
a/ BELSNICKLE WITH BLUE CAP Germanya/ BELSNICKLE WITH BLUE CAP Germany Belsnickle with blue cap mica covered white robe hand painted face holding a feather tree sprig. 10/20 Old repair at base. 8 1/2'' h. Shows some light crazing and a little loss to finish mostly around base. (Good Cond.)
BELSNICKLE Beautiful rare aquaBELSNICKLE Beautiful rare aqua colored robe with green and red hood trim holding feather tree sprig depicted on snow flaked mound. 10 1/2'' h. Some minor restoration and little overpaint. (VG Cond.)
GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTAGERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUSGerman composition Belsnickle Santa Claus , with a white mica flaked robe with stitched corded hood edge, 13 1/4" h.
Condition:
Some crazing and flaking to face, minor wear to base edge.
GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTAGERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUSGerman composition Belsnickle Santa Claus , with pressed cardboard pack with fruit, 11" h. Pictured in Schiffer, Christmas Ornaments - A Festive Study , page 5.
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Condition:
Tilts back slightly. Loss to tip of hood. Missing piece of fruit in pack.
LARGE GERMAN BELSNICKLE GermanyLARGE GERMAN BELSNICKLE Germany wears white robe with gold trim and large mica chip d?cor exaggerated and overall size is very unusual making this a rare piece hand painted composition face with blue eyes carries small feather tree sprig. 13'' h. (VG - Exc. Cond.)
GERMAN PAPER MACHE BELSNICKLE.GermanGERMAN PAPER MACHE BELSNICKLE.German Paper Mache Belsnickle. White coat with red and pink highlights and black base. 10-1/2"h. Condition: : Good with wear and losses mostly at base.
Condition:
Condition: : Good with wear and losses mostly at base.
EARLY GERMAN BELSNICKLE Tall handEARLY GERMAN BELSNICKLE Tall hand painted composition figure wears white robe heavily decorated in mica black base is snow covered white hood piping trim holds feather tree sprig. 14'' h. Some very light wear near base overall (Exc. Cond.) and an impressive size.
LARGE GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLELARGE GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUSLarge German composition Belsnickle Santa Claus , with tinsel trimmed hood and gold robe, 13" h. Pictured in Schiffer, Christmas Ornaments - A Festive Study , page 10.
Condition:
1/2'' x 1 1/4'' base rim chip, a few surface flakes.
BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, EARLY/MIDBELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, EARLY/MID 20TH C.Belsnickle Santa Claus, early/mid 20th c., 11 3/4" h.
Condition:
Touch up to paint.
GERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUSGermanGERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUSGerman Belsnickle Santa Claus, with mica flaked purple robe, 12" h.
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Condition:
Heavy loss to crook of arm, crack extends up arm to hood, damage to base rim.
GERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS CANDYGERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS CANDY CONTAINERGerman composition Belsnickle Santa Claus candy container , with stern look, holding a bundle of switches and wearing a purple robe trimmed in red chenille, 12 1/4" h. Pictured in Schiffer, Christmas Ornaments - A Festive Study , page 5.
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Condition:
Very good condition.
TWO GERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTAS bothTWO GERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTAS both painted solemn bearded figures dressed in red robes and black boots with a sack over one shoulder and greenery in the other hand 10 1/2 and 11 in. high (2)
THREE COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE'SThreeTHREE COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE'SThree composition Belsnickle's , to include a brown coat figure on mound, a red coat figure with slide in base, and a small blue coat figure, 8 1/2" h., 6 1/2" h. and 3 1/2" h.
Condition:
Brown coat figure - paint wear and repair where legs attach to base of body, ca. 1900.
GERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS CANDYGERMAN BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS CANDY CONTAINERGerman composition Belsnickle Santa Claus candy container , with a red mica flaked robe and unusual embossed fabric wreath around head, 10 1/4" h.
Condition:
Base of robe of santa is missing making feet slide all the way into the body, age crack to hood, a few sporadic flakes.
LARGE BELSNICKLE CANDY CONTAINERLARGE BELSNICKLE CANDY CONTAINER FIGURELarge Belsnickle candy container figure , with painted composition head, lower arms, mohair beard, and felt coat, with small wood toys and other assorted implements, 24" h.
Condition:
Some typical discoloring to felt; base appears to be a later addition. Internal card and wood compartment with some restoration
EARLY BELSNICKLE CANDY CONTAINEREARLY BELSNICKLE CANDY CONTAINER Germany rare large size example stands on a mica covered base dressed in a deep red cloth robe and hood with corded belt composition face has gentle appearance with wide eyes and rabbit fur beard feather tree sprig in one hand. 19'' h. (VG - Exc. Cond.)
GERMAN COMPOSITION SANTA BELSNICKLEGermanGERMAN COMPOSITION SANTA BELSNICKLEGerman composition Santa Belsnickle, with mica flaked blue coat, 7" h.
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Condition:
Small flake to top of hat and at hole in crook of arm.
GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTAGERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, 19TH C.German composition Belsnickle Santa Claus, 19th c., 7 3/4" h.
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Condition:
Minor base edge wear.
Paper mache belsnickle, gold bodyPaper mache belsnickle, gold body with mica flecks, green sprig, 9 1/2" h Estimate $200-300
UNUSUAL COMPOSITION MINIATURE GERMANUNUSUAL COMPOSITION MINIATURE GERMAN BELSNICKELUnusual composition miniature German Belsnickel, early 20th c., 2 3/4" h.
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2 belsnickles, one wooden with2 belsnickles, one wooden with red felt jacket and walking stick, the other paper mache with damage, 6 1/2" h Estimate $100-200
Paper mache belsnickle, white fleckedPaper mache belsnickle, white flecked body, green sprig with berrie, 9 1/2" h Estimate $150-250
Paper mache belsnickle, gold &Paper mache belsnickle, gold & iridescent flecked body, green sprig with berries, 11 1/4" h Estimate $200-300
GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTAGERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, 19TH C.German composition Belsnickle Santa Claus, 19th c., 9 1/4" h.
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Condition:
Surface wear and abrasions.
Paper mache belsnickle, tan jacketPaper mache belsnickle, tan jacket & hat, blue pants, black boots, missing green sprig, some loss to beard & wear, 6 " h Estimate $100-200
Composition Santa Claus belsnickleComposition Santa Claus belsnickle late 19th c. 8 1/4" h. ?
GERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTAGERMAN COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, 19TH C.German composition Belsnickle Santa Claus, 19th c., 7 3/4" h.
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Condition:
Glued cracks upwards of base on sides.
Paper mache belsnickle, red bodyPaper mache belsnickle, red body with mica flecks, holding green sprig, coin slot? Slit in top, some losses & wear, 7 3/4" h Estimate $100-200
Paper mache belsnickle, white bodyPaper mache belsnickle, white body with mica flecks, black base with losses, holding green sprig, some wear, 6 1/2" h Estimate $100-200
LARGE GERMAN BELSNICKLE WITH FEATHERLARGE GERMAN BELSNICKLE WITH FEATHER TREE SPRIG Composition example with hand painted features done in white coat with mica d?cor black boots and mount green chenille trim on hood feather tree sprig in hand. 11'' h. (VG Cond.)
CHALKWARE BELSNICKLE STYLE CHRISTMASCHALKWARE BELSNICKLE STYLE CHRISTMAS FIGUREChalkware Belsnickle style Christmas figure, ca. 1900, 20" h.
Condition:
In two parts. Expected wear and a few chips/flakes.
Paper mache belsnickle, red bodyPaper mache belsnickle, red body with mica flecks, black base with losses, missing green sprig, some wear, 6 1/2" h Estimate $100-200
COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS,COMPOSITION BELSNICKLE SANTA CLAUS, 19TH C.Composition Belsnickle Santa Claus, 19th c. , with pressed cardboard tree, 9" h.
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Condition:
Minor surface flakes and small abrasions.