Antique nativity figurine - polychrome terracotta - Naples,
Ancient Neapolitan Nativity sculpture depicting an old hunchback shepherd dressed with brown velvet cropped trousers, white shirt and ancient pink waistcoat with gold embroidery at the edges, wearing βciocieβ shoes, with a heavenly waistband. Coloured crystal eyes, which makes them particularly shiny and expressive. Body in tow, covered with iron wire core, head and limbs are in finely modelled polychrome terracotta. Made by Neapolitan artists active in the early 19th century, of rare craftsmanship. Extensive use of fine materials. Please note the hand embroidered dress, all original, and the expression on his face. The work is in a good state of preservation. Size: H 32 cm. Read More