#27 • Fontanini 27" Scale Donkey - 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 $110.00

Status: Sold

Category: Holiday, Seasonal

This kindly donkey was made by Fontanini as part of its 27" scale Nativity series. It is beige, brown and cream, and marks on the base include the Fontanini logo, copyright 1989, and "Made in Italy," but no artist signature. The figure is undamaged and measures 11" high (at ear tip) x 10.5" deep x 17" long. 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.