THREE ITALIAN CRÈCHE OR ‘PRESEPIO’ FIGURES
POSSIBLY NEAPOLITAN, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With painted terracotta heads and hands, clothed in various fabrics, on ebonised bases, the tallest with inset glass eyes, 40cm high
| Estimate: |
£200 - £400
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Hammer price:
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£200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
Both men have glass eyes - see images.
The shorter man with missing nose, coloured over. Various missing fingers and worm damage to ankles and feet - later base. See images.
The taller figure with wear, minor worm to foot. Also later base. Wear and losses to closes - thread frayed over his arm. Missing several finger tips.
The woman possibly later with painted eyes. Worn and frayed materials. See images.
