1998 Marcel Claus Belgium Lancy Smith Old World Carved Santa Great American GATC

  

Vintage Old World Santa from Great American Taylor Collectibles (now called Great American Collectibles). This is a vintage Santa that was released in 1998. I believe there were only 500 total issued. The subject of the Old World Santa is Marcel Claus, from Belgium.

He is holding a box of chocolate in his left hand and a brown dog in his right. This is great for any fan or collector! This was carved by Lancy Smith. This is approximately 7 1/2 inches tall.

This is in pretty good, used vintage condition. There are no "major" flaws no major holes, cracks, breaks etc. There is some fading, lighter paint areas, some minor spots and marks, etc. But nothing significant or major that affects the figure.

Some of the paint is chipped or faded but I personally think it gives it character. Please view all pictures so you can have an accurate understanding as to the condition.

This is almost 30 years old and is considered vintage. Comes from a pet free and smoke free home. This is a handmade, carved and painted piece of folk art! Here is the story of Marcel and the figure (from Great American Collectibles website).

Marcel Claus has been known to give away wonderful boxes of chocolate. It made him laugh that everyone called his new Labrador puppy Godiva before he even got a chance to name her.

The 1998 Marcel Claus Belgium Lancy Smith Old World Carved Santa from Great American Taylor Collectible is a beautifully crafted figurine perfect for Christmas decor. Made in the United States, this Santa figurine features intricate carvings and embodies the spirit of the holiday season. The vintage piece from 1998 captures the nostalgia and charm of Christmas past, making it a cherished collectible for any Santa Claus enthusiast. Please be advised at all sales or final. Please feel free to reach out at any time for any questions.