Preliminary identification
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Overview
An elegant ivory fine porcelain figurine depicting a festive 'Classic Irish Santa' playing a golden fiddle. This piece is beautifully accented with 24-karat gold detailing, featuring shamrock motifs on his coat and a pot of gold at his feet filled with toys.
Story
Introduced as part of Lenox's beloved international Santa series, this figure reimagines Father Christmas as a cheerful Irish minstrel. Instead of a traditional toy sack, he carries a pot of gold overflowing with a pig, a sheep, and lucky coins.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox, the company became the first American porcelain manufacturer to be chosen for official White House tableware. Renowned for its warm ivory glaze and exquisite gilding, Lenox remains a cornerstone of American ceramic design and holiday traditions.
Condition & Value
The figurine appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or wear to the 24k gold gilding. The underside shows minor shelf wear on the unglazed foot rim. Excellent condition commands a premium. Value is driven by the collectibility of Lenox holiday figurines.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.