Rochard Santa on Top of the Chimney Limoges Box
Perched on top of the chimney and about to make his famous descent, Santa pauses for a moment on the rooftop. Rochard hand-paints this porcelain Limoges box in Limoges, France, a festive scene straight from the night before Christmas.
Up on the Rooftop
The classic poem tells of Santa landing on the roof with a sleigh full of toys, and this piece captures the moment just before he climbs in. Rochard paints each one by hand, giving Santa and the chimney the gentle variations of real brushwork and plenty of holiday cheer.
Twas the Night Before
- A Rochard Santa piece hand-painted in Limoges, France
- Fits a Santa, Christmas Eve or rooftop scene collection
- Pairs with the Santa inside the chimney box for a two-part story
Where Santa Lands
Set it high on a mantel or bookshelf so Santa looks like he really is on the roof, or nestle it into a Christmas village display among the snowy houses. It is a merry present for a roofer, a chimney sweep, a family hosting Christmas for the first time, or a friend who reads the poem aloud every Christmas Eve. When the tree comes down, it waits with the ornaments for next December.
Porcelain has been made in Limoges since the late 1700s, and Santa has become one of its most beloved modern subjects.