Boyds Bears The Bearstone Collection: St. Nickolas with Bear Treats

This is a detailed resin figurine from The Boyds Collection Ltd., specifically from the 'Bearstone' line, likely dating to the late 1990s or early 2000s. The piece depicts a tall, slender Santa Claus (St. Nick) wearing a deep burgundy, textured coat accented with antique-gold jingle bells. He has a highly textured, cream-colored beard and features a rustic, folk-art aesthetic. Numerous teddy bears are integrated into the design: one sits atop his floppy hat, one is cradled in his arms, and others peek out from his pockets or are positioned near the base. The hand-painted finish utilizes a variety of matte, earthy tones with meticulously molded textures that simulate knit wool, fur, and fabric. The base is styled to look like snow or clouds and includes a circular gold-toned plaque with the 'Boyds Bear & Hare Investment Co.' seal. Overall construction is cold-cast resin, a material known for capturing fine details like the individual fur strands on the bears. The condition appears to be very good with no visible chips or repairs, though some light dust collection is present in the deep crevices of the texture, which is typical for secondary-market pieces of this age.