Carving, Santa in sleigh with reindeer
Sculpture
Carving of Santa sitting in a red sleigh driven by four reindeer with antlers who are all tethered together. Santa has movable arms and is in his red outfit. The four reindeer look alike and have full sets of antlers. They are all tethered together. One of the reindeers has a glued right hind leg and another has the front of his hoof missing on the left front leg hoof.
2020.07.Cote
Free Standing
Wood
Local folk artist, Adelard Coté, began to whittle in the early 1940's according to his daughter, Violette. He used many kinds of wood for his sculptures. Growing up on a farm, he often did carvings of farm life and activities, carrying water, riding a horse, plowing, some of the animals like cows and horses,. He drew much of his inspiration from his family and upbringing. Most of his work was done between 1940 - 1960.
Dr. Norman Beaupré Collection
Adelard Coté
Artist
20th Century
Carving
Knife, Woodcarving
Sculpture
Knife, Woodworking
Art
Woodworking T&E
Category 08: Communication Objects
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Reindeer
13-1/4 in
Sitting Santa
10-1/2 in
5 in
Inventory
Good
Apr 26, 2026
One deer has the front of its hoof missing on the left front hoof. Another has a glued right hind leg. Some of the tethers are broken.