#25 • Fontanini 27" Scale Joseph (Holy Family) - Rare Italian Nativity Figure

Part of Step back in time: Vintage holiday decor, clothing, art glass, and more! (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $210.00

Status: Sold

Category: Holiday, Seasonal

This hand-painted Joseph figure by is part of a rare retired Nativity series by Fontanini. He is  missing a long, straight staff, but is otherwise undamaged. Slightly bent forward, he is barefoot and wears a humble lilac/brown-toned robe with red trim and brown cloak with gray lining. The base is marked with the Fontanini logo and "Made in Italy," copyright of 1988, while his cloak contains an artist signature. The figure measures 27" tall x 12" wide x 11" deep. There are 9 other lots in the auction that have more pieces to this set. This spectacular 27" scale Nativity series was made by the House of Fontanini, Italy, a Tuscan family business since 1908. All figures in these lots were treated with a brown wash and are matte rather than glossy. Skillfully hand painted in wonderful detail, figures are made of a marble-based resin, the larger figures having a hollow plaster-type feel and the smaller having a more resilient plastic touch. In this series each figure has a prominent Fontanini logo, copyright date, and often an artist name, and larger figures stand on sturdy 1.25" tall bases. *Please note- shipping is available, however these are large pieces.