Handcrafted Father Christmas Folk Art Figurine

This is a detailed, multi-media folk art figurine depicting a traditional Father Christmas or 'Old World' Santa. The figure stands approximately 12-14 inches tall on a square, plush red velvet base. He is dressed in a floor-length, olive-green velvet hooded cloak with a matching velvet cap. The face is delicately painted, featuring realistic blue/grey eyes and a pensive expression, framed by a voluminous white faux-fur or wool beard and hair. A small wooden pipe is fixed in his mouth, held in place by a wire. In his right hand, he holds a large, curved brown staff, while his left hand supports a patterned fabric sack overflowing with miniature toys, including colorful paper-wrapped packages and a bottle brush tree decorated with small red berries. A small white goose figurine sits at his feet. The construction utilizes mixed fabrics, wire armatures for posing, and likely a resin or clay composition for the face. The craftsmanship suggests a contemporary artisanal piece, likely from the late 20th century (1980s-1990s), designed in the Victorian revival style. The condition appears excellent with no visible fading to the textiles, though there is minor dust accumulation on the beard and bottle brush tree typical of display items.