$ 2,400.00
Beautiful hand-carved butternut Saint Nicholas by Mark Klein. Butternut is a type of walnut tree native to north America. It is a favorable wood for both its carvability as well as beautiful wood grain. With amazing texturing and detail from the face and beard, miter hat, artful flow of his clothing to the historic etched symbols this carving was a true labor of love, taking the better part of a year to complete. The anchor for example is a symbol of St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, ships and merchants of the sea, as well as a visual expression of being rooted in faith. There are over 40 hours of 'finishing' alone, alternating coats of oil between sanding, gradually working up to 4000 grit sand paper. The result is a silky smooth finish to complement the carving detail. Completely designed, hand carved and finished by Mark Klein - signed on the bottom.
SOLD - $ 2,250.00
Christmas Memories -carved from a single piece of linden over the course of many months this Little Kringle is filled with detail and unbelievable carving techniques. From the little Santas on the staff and in his hand (less than an inch), the amazingly intricate holly trimming his hat, the undercut hat tassel, perfect face and immaculate painting, this four inch Santa carving is a masterpiece. A one of a kind Little Kringle designed, hand crafted, carved, sanded, painted, finished, waxed and signed...
SOLD - $ 4,900.00
Just in Time - by Mark and Janet Klein. It's Christmas Eve and Santa is just finishing his last gift in the carving workshop, amazing wooden trains. Being carved out of a single piece of wood only fellow wood carvers can truly appreciate the depth, detail and design work in this most artistic and well themed six inch masterpiece. The relief seen in the realistic carving tools, the holly on Santa's hat, and even the natural curve of his paper-looking drawing is a carving...
SOLD - $ 1,980.00
Carved from a single piece of linden over the course of many months this Little Kringle packs details and precision only an experienced woodcarver can appreciate. From his pleasant eyes and expression to the vintage fire truck held in his hand, the staff topped with a sleigh, and the amazingly intricate holly trimming his hat and sleigh, this four inch Santa carving is a masterpiece. He's painted perfectly with an antique finish. A one of a kind Little Kringle designed, hand crafted,...
$ 2,100.00
Stunning, solid wood portrayal of Saint Nicholas, completely carved by hand from a single piece of wood. Beautiful detailing throughout with this piece from the miter hat, satin robe with natural flow, caring and expressive face and eyes and painted in perfectly accented natural tones with gold and silver detail. A one of a kind masterpiece, completely designed, hand carved and finished by Mark and Janet Klein - signed on the bottom. Material: Linden wood : 7H x 5.5W x 4.5D inches Artist: Mark & Janet...