Heartwood Creek Santa Appraisal

Heartwood Creek 'White Woodland' Santa and Sleigh Figurine Set

This set consists of two handcrafted folk art figures, likely from the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek 'White Woodland' collection. The primary figure is a standing Father Christmas/Santa Claus character, approximately 8-10 inches tall, crafted from cast resin with a hand-painted finish that mimics the look of carved wood. The figure features a monochromatic winter palette of creams, whites, and greys, accented with a subtle iridescent glitter coating to simulate fresh snow. Santa is depicted with a long, flowing white beard, wearing a heavy winter robe adorned with intricate bas-relief quilt patterns, birch bark textures, and snowflake motifs. He holds a lantern in his right hand and carries a pack with a pine tree on his back. The secondary piece is a matching sleigh featuring a smaller Santa figure nestled within, echoing the same 'Russian' or 'Old World' folk aesthetic with silver-grey highlights and delicate carving details along the sleigh's runners and side panels. Both pieces show high levels of detail in the molding, particularly in the facial features and the textural contrast between the 'fur' trim and 'wooden' body. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or paint loss, maintaining a consistent factory patina. This style is characteristic of modern collectibles produced within the last 15-20 years, focusing on a rustic, artisanal interpretation of holiday icons.