Figure - Heilige Familie mit Kometenstern im Säulenbogen (Weihnachtskrippe / Bogenkrippe) - 30 cm - Wood

Holy Family with Comet Star in the Colonnaded Arch (Christmas Nativity / Arch Nativity)

One-piece, finely carved wooden nativity. The depiction shows Mary and Joseph with the Baby Jesus (in the cradle) under a round arch. The arch is decorated with two marbled columns, gildings and a large comet star (Star of Bethlehem). Joseph holds a lantern in his hand.
Manufacturer:
Unknown / South Tyrolean handicraft (stylistically assigned to Anri or Grödner wood carving)
Origin:
Italy / South Tyrol (Grödnertal)
Year:
Approx. 1970–1990
Period:
Late 20th century (Postmodern / Modern sacred art)
Style:
Alpine-modern wood carving (traditional sacred art)
Technique:
Hand-carved / machine-precut and hand-finished, painted (hand-painted) with subtle glaze as well as partial gilding and marble imitation
Material:
Wood (real wood, presumably maple or limewood), color finish, leaf gold/gold spray
Dimensions:
approx. H 30 cm, W 21.5 cm, D 10.5 cm
Condition:
Good, used overall condition with minor age-related signs of wear and abrasion on the gildings. No visible breaks or missing parts.
Shipping note:
Will be securely packaged and insured for shipment.