Product Overview
In the delightful realm of the North Pole, the air buzzes with anticipation as Santa Claus and his devoted elves meticulously craft toys and gifts, infusing each creation with care and joy. Among these treasures, the Lionel Train sets stand out as a symbol of tradition and innovation, a cherished collectible that has captivated generations for 125 years. This year, the magic of Lionel is immortalized in Thomas Kinkade Studios® "Santa'’s Final Touch, A Lionel Legacy" a painting that honors the storied legacy of Lionel Trains. The artwork offers a rare peek into Santa's workshop, revealing a trove of Lionel locomotives and boxcars set against a backdrop of a meticulously crafted village. The focal point is Santa himself, brush in hand, bestowing the final touch on a Lionel 700 E Hudson locomotive engine, a scene that encapsulates the spirit of the season and the enduring allure of Lionel's railway wonders.
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Available Editions:
- (S/N) Standard Number
- (A/P) Artist Proof
- (G/P) Gallery Proof
- (P/P) Publisher Proof
Key Points:
- Santa's Final Touch, A Lionel Legacy is the fifth fine art collaboration between Lionel and Thomas Kinkade Studios. The first four paintings were All Aboard for Christmas, Santa's Special Delivery, A Christmas Wish, and Christmas Light Express.
- Santa’s Final Touch, A Lionel Legacy, by Thomas Kinkade Studios, beautifully commemorates the 125th Anniversary of Lionel Trains. This enchanting painting captures the magic of the season as Santa adds the final touches to a Lionel 700 E Hudson locomotive engine, one of the most iconic and beloved trains in both the real and model worlds.
- This painting gives a glimpse inside of one of Santa's workshops, which houses a large collection of Lionel locomotives and boxcars, along with an impressive village. The village in Santa's train layout is a nod Thomas Kinkade and the towns and homes he painted throughout his career.
- The billboard on Santa’s layout features the specially designed Lionel Trains 125th Anniversary Logo.
- Several "Easter Eggs" paying tribute to Lionel's 125th Anniversary can be found on Santa's bookshelf. These special tributes can be found on additional items during the 125th Anniversary Celebration.
- A Christmas Wish, one of Thomas Kinkade Studios' previous art collaborations with Lionel, is on display on the wall of Santa's workshop.
Limited Edition Paper
Thomas Kinkade Studios Limited Edition Paper Prints are printed with attention to detail and color accuracy; rest assured that these are the finest, most desirable Thomas Kinkade Studios paper prints available. Each is printed on premium heavyweight (100 lbs.) archival papers with superior fade-resistant inks. Every paper reproduction is individually numbered and has a matching Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper Framing
With each frame offered, Thomas Kinkade Studios take great pains to preserve the limited edition integrity of every print. Placed between 1/8" shatter-resistant Plexiglas and rigid foam core backing, at no time does any mounting adhesive come in contact with your piece. Finished with a heavy craft paper backing and a coated wire hanger, the finished framed art not only displays beautifully but protects the art for years to come.
Framing Features
- Premium Museum Quality Mouldings
- Shatter Resistant Plexiglas
- Heavy Craft Paper Finished Back
- Coated Wire Hanger
Features
- Premium heavy weight 100 lbs. paper
- Long-life pigment inks that outperform conventional press inks.
- Edition number is applied to each Paper Limited Edition
- Individually numbered Certificate Authenticity matched to the art piece
