A Christmas Sleigh Ride — Chalkware Sledding Children

The Artistry

Snow day! The S581 captures the exhilaration of a winter afternoon spent racing downhill on a sled. Standing 5 inches tall, this chalkware masterwork departs from traditional vertical forms, featuring a distinctive slanted composition that conveys motion, momentum, and youthful delight.

Cast from an antique chocolate mold, the trio of children is hand-painted in a vibrant palette of holiday red, forest green, and a stunning "winter sky" blue. Each child’s winter attire is intricately detailed: the lead child wears a festive poinsettia-patterned sweater, the middle child sports a classic striped scarf with delicate berry embroidery along the hem, and the trailing child is bundled in a sky-blue coat and red boots.

The base is textured to resemble freshly fallen snow and finished with a subtle crystalline shimmer. The result is a spirited narrative piece that feels both playful and timeless—an enduring portrait of childhood joy.

Product Details:
Bittersweet House Folk Art captures the character and warmth of the German folk art tradition of chalkware. Each piece is individually hand-cast from an antique chocolate mold and meticulously hand-painted.

Every figure is hand-signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom: Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.