Antique nativity figurine - polychrome terracotta - Naples,
Antique Neapolitan nativity figurine depicting an African shepherd dressed with white cropped trousers, yellow shirt and red vest with gold embroidery at the edges, and wearing “ciocie” shoes. 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. In good state of preservation, two fingers missing to the right hand. Size: H 38 cm. Read More