Christmas decoration (9) - Textile, Wood, Plastic - Nativity scene fabric set
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A nine‑piece nativity ensemble dating to 1990–2000, with figures made of textiles, wood and plastic, the largest about 20 cm tall and others averaging 17–19 cm, in good used condition.
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Description from the seller
The ensemble comprises nine figures: Mary, Joseph, the Christ Child in a wooden manger, three kings, and three shepherds. The largest figure measures about 20 cm, on average 17–19 cm. Characteristic are elaborately draped textile garments, gold-colored trimmings, color-painted heads and hands, and wooden stand plates.
On some stand plates the brand “BUTZON & BERCKER” is affixed, the website address www.bube.de, sometimes with reference numbers and/or price tags. An exact workshop note is not available.
Individual description
Mary: kneeling; white upper garment, red mantle, dark hair.
Joseph: brown-green-gray textile clothing; gray head covering; gesture with an raised hand.
Christ Child: painted figure, white loincloth, wooden manger with straw and moss.
King in turquoise: turquoise mantle with gold braid trim; light inner cloth; crown.
King in violet: violet garment with broad gold borders and dark blue mantle.
King in black: black-gold, star-patterned mantle; colorful undergarment; orange turban.
Shepherd with staff: dark cloak and hat; slim standing figure.
Shepherd with lamb: blue-gray outer garment; white lamb in the hands.
Shepherd in fur clothing: light, roughly textured upper part and green trousers; carries an attribute.
Technique, style and origin
The figures are presumably made of casting mass. The faces and hands appear to be plastically modeled and polychromed. The garments are separately crafted from various textiles and decorated with braids. The construction is typical for clothed nativity figures. The stylistic proximity to Alpine-Southern German nativity-tradition suggests a possible place of manufacture.
Condition and completeness
The shown faces, hands, textiles and bases predominantly appear well-preserved. Some loose threads or decorative braids may be present. It is not determinable whether there are concealed damages, cracks, old adhesions or originally belonging attributes missing.
From a family possession
The ensemble comprises nine figures: Mary, Joseph, the Christ Child in a wooden manger, three kings, and three shepherds. The largest figure measures about 20 cm, on average 17–19 cm. Characteristic are elaborately draped textile garments, gold-colored trimmings, color-painted heads and hands, and wooden stand plates.
On some stand plates the brand “BUTZON & BERCKER” is affixed, the website address www.bube.de, sometimes with reference numbers and/or price tags. An exact workshop note is not available.
Individual description
Mary: kneeling; white upper garment, red mantle, dark hair.
Joseph: brown-green-gray textile clothing; gray head covering; gesture with an raised hand.
Christ Child: painted figure, white loincloth, wooden manger with straw and moss.
King in turquoise: turquoise mantle with gold braid trim; light inner cloth; crown.
King in violet: violet garment with broad gold borders and dark blue mantle.
King in black: black-gold, star-patterned mantle; colorful undergarment; orange turban.
Shepherd with staff: dark cloak and hat; slim standing figure.
Shepherd with lamb: blue-gray outer garment; white lamb in the hands.
Shepherd in fur clothing: light, roughly textured upper part and green trousers; carries an attribute.
Technique, style and origin
The figures are presumably made of casting mass. The faces and hands appear to be plastically modeled and polychromed. The garments are separately crafted from various textiles and decorated with braids. The construction is typical for clothed nativity figures. The stylistic proximity to Alpine-Southern German nativity-tradition suggests a possible place of manufacture.
Condition and completeness
The shown faces, hands, textiles and bases predominantly appear well-preserved. Some loose threads or decorative braids may be present. It is not determinable whether there are concealed damages, cracks, old adhesions or originally belonging attributes missing.
From a family possession
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
9
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Plastic, Textile, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
7 cm
Title additional information
Nativity scene fabric set
Estimated period
1990-2000
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