Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage FrenchSanton Habillé(clothed clay doll) depicting a traditional old shepherd (Le Berger). This large-scale figure was entirely handcrafted in Aubagne, France, by the renowned master santonnierMarius Chave(1909–2011).The base features Chave’s crisp, authentic incised workshop stamp:\"MARIUS CHAVE AUBAGNE\".Features & Details:

• Artisanship:Features a beautifully hand-sculpted and painted terracotta head with Chave\'s signature expressive, realistic facial features and a detailed white beard.
• Traditional Attire:Dressed in authentic, hand-tailored regional fabrics, including a heavy brown hooded wool-felt traveling cloak with red trim, a patterned cravat, a red waist sash, and a wide-brimmed felt hat.
• Original Accessories:Complete with his traditional wooden walking staff and a small hanging gourd water bottle (cougourdon) tied to his hip.
• Size:Approximately 10 inches tall (25 cm) – the premium, highly collectible display size.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs to the terracotta clay body. The fabrics are well-preserved with strong, vibrant colors. The fragile original wooden staff and gourd accessory are both completely intact. (Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition).Shipping & Handling:
This delicate terracotta piece will be wrapped with utmost care in professional padding and shipped securely to ensure it arrives safely.
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