Handmade Chalkware St. Nicholas Bust in Copper Finish, Christmas Centerpiece Decor - Modern Reproduction by Laura Devine

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This heirloom-quality piece is meticulously hand-cast from a rare, massive, unmarked 19th-century antique metal mold. Molds of this grand, cavernous … Read more This heirloom-quality piece is meticulously hand-cast from a rare, massive, unmarked 19th-century antique metal mold. Molds of this grand, cavernous scale were the prized industrial tools of elite European pâtisseries and metropolitan master confectioners, who used them to craft spectacular, hollow chocolate window centerpieces, intricate sugar glass sculptures, and hand-packed holiday marzipan for high-society winter banquet tables.

By preserving this rare, private artisan foundry tradition, every curl of his iconic beard, radiating line of his miter hat, and detail of his pastoral crosier pops with rich, historical dimension. This reproduction is hand-painted to masterfully capture the authentic weight, fiery undertones, and weathered deep shadows of a centuries-old aged metal relic.

✨ Premium Artisan Features:
• Versatile 2-Way Display: Features a built-in wire hanger on the back for elegant wall hanging. The hanger is designed to fold down completely flush under the protective backing, allowing St. Nick to rest flat as a safe, scratch-free table centerpiece, tiered-tray anchor, or mantel display!

• Furniture Protection: Thick, custom-cut copper-toned felt lines the entire reverse surface, completely shielding your delicate wooden furniture or painted walls from scratches.


• Collector's Value: Hand-poured one at a time and individually signed on the reverse side by the artist, Laura Devine.

Product Specifications:
• Dimensions: 6.75” high x 4” wide x 1.5” deep
• Material: Premium sealed artisan plaster base
• Finish: High-durability satin polycrylic shield over metallic acrylics and professional dark oxide glaze washes.

Additional finishes available for this exquisite bust:
Gold Leaf
Aged Stone


Care: Lightly dust with a clean, dry, lint-free microfiber cloth. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners See less