Up for sale is an exceptional, large-scale antique Neapolitan crèche (presepio) mannequin figure, originating from Naples, Italy. Standing at an impressive 16.5 inches, this large-format figure was crafted in the tradition of 18th and 19th-century Baroque Italian devotional art.
Key Details & Craftsmanship:
Head & Face: Beautifully sculpted terracotta head featuring finely detailed facial features, a textured grey beard, and rare inset glass eyes that give him a soulful, realistic expression.
Armature/Body: Constructed with a traditional flexible inner wire core tightly wound in original hemp/tow fiber wrapping.
Hands & Feet: Carved wooden forearms, hands, lower legs, and feet with visible toes.
Display Ready or Restoration Candidate: Ideal for collectors of early religious figures, Santos art, or antique nativity displays. Ready to be dressed in custom period garments or displayed as-is to showcase its authentic antique construction.
Condition:
Pre-owned antique condition with age-appropriate wear.
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