Christmas figurine (10) - Plastic - Nativity scene characters

This complete miniature Christmas nativity scene set includes nine figurines along with their original soft cardboard storage box decorated with pine tree motifs. The lot comprises the Holy Family with the Infant Jesus in his crib, the kneeling Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph, the three Wise Men bearing their gifts, an elderly shepherd leaning on his staff, and three traditional animals represented by a lying donkey, a resting ox, and a small sheep. The figurines are crafted in solid hard-molded plastic such as polystyrene or early vintage resin dating from the 1950s–1960s, which recalls the density and feel of bakelite without being it (authentic bakelite being dark brown or black before painting). The faces, the drapery of the religious garments, and the textures of the animals receive a carefully applied polychromy, fully hand-painted, enhanced with subtle gold leaf on the crowns and the gifts of the Wise Men. The pieces bear no visible maker's mark or mold signature on their smooth dark green bases. The total weight of the lot including its cardboard storage box is 260 g, the sizes of the different subjects varying, with representative dimensions of about 90 mm in height by 35 mm in width for the standing Wise Men. The set is in very good overall condition, with the original paintwork particularly fresh and well preserved across all characters, and the vintage cardboard box showing only minor storage wear at the corners. Shipping is exclusively available to mainland European Union member countries, and no delivery can be arranged to island destinations or overseas territories.