Backseat Driver is undoubtedly beautiful, but it’s lighthearted approach to the sleigh, and its “driver” in the first deep snowfall is really what makes it special. It has to make you chuckle just a little. The saucepan for a hat, the big smile, his outstretched arms with twigs pointing the way...what a site! The fact that this sleigh is obviously not going anywhere makes the whole situation that much more comical.

Backseat Driver was brought to us as an 8x8 inch limited edition print painted by the great Richard Bollinger. Len Youngo , a Master Die Engraver of Wendell August has applied his passion to forever hold this work of art in a Wendell August steel die. Together, their over 60 years of artisan experience has brought this American masterpiece our stores, and your Christmas tree.

This is one of three ornaments being released in 2011 as part of our Artist Series Ornaments. Richard and Wendell August have partnered for a minimum of 4 more years to create these fine Christmas tree embellishment. Start your collection with Back Seat Driver. We’ll send it to you a gift box worthy of the piece it holds, which will impress the recipient and double as safe storage during the off season.

Available in Bronze and Aluminum