Creche figures are addictive. We completely understand the need to collect them, as each one is as unique as the once-living human counterparts they represent. Here is an expressive example in the form of a Neapolitan villager, a beautifully costumed lady that possesses classic features such as the artfully modeled and decorated terra cotta bust, an open mouth with a tongue and teeth visible, reverse-painted inset glass eyes, and an exquisitely modeled hairstyle that includes a bun in back.
On the classic hemp body, this model is fitted with bare feet that feature soles and sandal straps, and expertly carved wood hands. She wears a colorful and likely original costume of silks, brocade, lace and metallic components. As many creche figures are occupational, she also carries a woven basket filled with "fresh produce".
Whether joining the ranks of other figures in your presepio, or simply standing as a singular work of art, this figure is quite a desirable one, indeed.

Measures: 19" overall

SOLD
Thank you, E.

Most likely a product of the J. D. Kestner firm circa 1840s, details of this dapper fellow include a papier-mache head with painted features including rare molded and painted male facial hair, the more unusual light brown painted eyes and a delicately brush-stroked male hairstyle..
On a carton body with carved wooden hands (loss to fingers on right hand), he wears a stylish suit coat with tails over a printed cotton vest, a "watch chain," tweed trousers – all "topped off" with a wonderful top hat!
Perfect in a large-scale dollhouse, he stands a respectable eight and three-quarter inches tall.

$1995.00

Who isn't enchanted by dolls in all original factory presentations?
Of all we have seen over the years, this darling China surprised us the most! Admittedly, the doll is not a rare example, although in perfect condition save for normal rubbing, but the fact that she wears her original dress more than makes up for that fact. Of dusty rose gauze, the dress was given shape by a stiffened muslin lining, and then simply decorated with bits of lace, along with colorful flowers and silvered glass spangles.
Probably originally not intended to last much beyond Christmas morning, this darling doll and her simple dress have beaten the odds – and we are very, very happy about that.

Measures: 11 1/2" tall

$895.00

This 9-1/2" parian young lady possesses such an elegance, and she represents a special opportunity because she is not a perfect example, therefore, she is especially affordable. Details include a lovely shoulderhead that has a repair to the shoulderplate, she has lovely painting, and an amazing modeled head of cafe au lait sausage curls.
On a cloth body that is fitted with bisque arms that are truly exceptional for their graceful styling and proportions (repair to fingers on left) she also has bisque legs that wear flat soled ankle boots.
Her original dress is of a glorious pink and white cotton print, and she wears original antique cotton underthings.
A lovely doll in a very appealing, popular size.

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SOLD
Thank you, A.