Product Description
This Vaillancourt Chalkware Midnight Sky Santa on School Bell is a charming collectible from Judi Vaillancourt’s ongoing The Bells series, blending holiday nostalgia with personal history. Perched atop a gleaming gold school bell, Santa wears a deep blue coat dotted with stars, evoking the quiet wonder of Christmas night. This design was inspired by Gary Vaillancourt’s childhood memories of his primary school bell, used to mark the rhythms of the school day, which he later reclaimed at auction. Both whimsical and meaningful, this piece celebrates the joy of Christmas and the cherished echoes of the past.
Features
- Vaillancourt chalkware collectible
- Hand-painted by artisans
- Measures 8.25"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D
- Made in Massachusetts, USA
Please note: This is a hand-painted item. Some variations from the image are expected.
Product Care
Dust using a soft dry cloth. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct contact with moisture or water.
Inspiration
Each piece of chalkware begins in an antique chocolate mold from the Vaillancourt collection. The piece is then re-sculpted with new details and motifs, filled with a plaster-like substance, and dried. The resulting "chalkware" is then hand-painted, bringing to life the mold maker's intricate artistry. Vaillancourt's chalkware figurines are inspired by the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
