Duncan Royale 1983 Collectors Edition P Apsit Kris Kringle 13 inch Santa Claus

  

Duncan Royale The Kris Kringle 1983 Collectors Edition Artist Peter Apsit Limited Edition 13 inch Tall Collectible Santa 9,380 of 10,000. This Duncan Royale Kris Kringle 1983 Collectors Edition figure is from a retired limited edition series called "The History of Santa", designed by the late sculptor, Peter Apsit. The figurine is made of hand-painted resin, stands almost 13 inches tall and is #9,380 in a limited edition of 10,000. The sculpture is a depiction of Kris Kringle wearing a white gown holding a small Christmas tree and book topped with a stunning red and white fur trimmed robe. This holiday figurine is a popular collectible among Christmas enthusiasts and is from the History of Santa's Collection which was retired in 1988.

This 12-7/8 inch tall Santa figurine is in very well maintained pre owned "display only" condition. There is no original box, paperwork, or packaging materials, and the small red leatherette book he carries does have some minor wear to the corners as shown in the photos.

The History of Santa Limited Edition collection represents the evolution of Santa and Gift Givers from 2000 BC to the 20th Century. Kris Kringle, derivative of Christ Kindli or German for "Christchild", is eagerly anticipated by children and their families in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Pennsylvania Dutch communities. The Dutch, who had long held the notion that St.

Nicholas and his devilish slave, Black Peter, bounded from house to house rewarding good children and punishing naughty ones, gradually adopted a more religious view. The Dutch-German protestant reform movement brought with it the idea that the Christchild should be the standard bearer for Christmas.

The transformation from Christkindl to Kris Kringle did not take many generations, especially with intermarriage between the Pennsylvania Dutch and the English settlers in the New World. Once thought to be the Christchild's chief helper, the image of Kris Kringle has reverted back to an image of St. Kris Kringle is still popular as the Santa Claus of some Pennsylvania Dutch homes today. He carries a tiny Christmas tree and enters the house through a window left open. When he has finished decorating the tree and placing the presents, he rings a bell allowing the household to know of his departure. Nicholas and his devilish slave, Black Peter, bounded from house to house rewarding good children and punishing naughty ones, gradually adopted what they believed to be a more religious view. The German word for Christchild, "Christkindl" Key features of the Duncan Royale Kris Kringle. Duncan Royale Collectors Edition 1983. The History of Santa Claus. 12-7/8 inches tall - weighs 5 pounds 7 ounces.

#9,380 of a Limited Edition of 10,000.