1998 Santa's Deer Friend (Santa Claus)

This elegant piece from the 1998 Hallmark Keepsake line (SKU QX6583) features a classic Santa Claus in old-fashioned attire gently petting a reindeer adorned with Christmas bells. Designed by sculptor Robert Chad, the ornament stands approximately 4.007″ H × 3.105″ W × 3.875″ D and is part of the Artist’s Studio Collection. Crafted in painted mixed media, it blends timeless holiday imagery—Santa and his deer—with quality collectible detail, making it a standout for both Santa-themed trees and dedicated ornament collections.