#28 • Fontanini 27" Scale Ox - 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 $250.00

Status: Sold

Category: Holiday, Seasonal

This mellow horned ox was made by Fontanini as part of its 27" scale Nativity series. It is cream and brown, with a beige nose and horn tips and scalloped ears. Marks on the base include the Fontanini logo, copyright 1989, "Made in Italy" and the artist's signature. A couple rub marks appear on the back of its tail, but the figure is otherwise undamaged and measures 10" high x 19" long x 11.5" 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.