#29 • Two Fontanini 27" Scale Sheep - Rare Italian Nativity Figures

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

These two sheep were made by Fontanini as part of its 27" scale Nativity series. Each is cream-colored with a brown wash, marked with the Fontanini logo, copyright 1989, and "Depose Italy." The figures are damage-free and are hand-painted with a plastic feel. The standing sheep has a little extra paint by one eye (see photo), and measures 11" long x 3" wide x 8" tall. The resting figure has a glued felt bottom and measures 11" long x 6.75" tall x 5" wide. 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.