#153

Three Neapolitan Figures Representing Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
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$2,300
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$1,600 / $1,900
Description
Including 8" Mary with polychromed carved wooden shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair in loose coil with tendril curls; 10" Joseph with polychromed terra cotta head, grey hair, beard and moustache, enamel eyes; 2 " baby Jesus in wooden crib. Each of the larger figures has tow-wrapped posable armature body with carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: very good overall condition. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: rare to find complete set, each with excellent sculpting detail.