Sculpture, Antico Pastore del Presepe Napoletano, fine '800 - 20 cm - Velvet, Cloth, Padding, Straw

Beautiful Neapolitan Nativity Shepherd from the 1800s. Excellent craftsmanship.
Head, hands, and feet in hand-painted terracotta.
Body in iron wire and straw. The wooden base is included in the lot.

The Shepherd was part of a Nativity scene for a noble Neapolitan family.
All the arts and fabrics are movable and adjustable according to personal taste.
Signs of age are noted that enhance the beauty and value of the object.
A professional repair is noted to both feet and to one finger of a hand; see photos.
Dimensions:
20 cm x 10 cm x 4 cm

The photos are integral and essential parts of the description.