Figurine - Teste di bovino e asino (2) - Terracotta

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Pair of hand-painted terracotta sculptures of a ox head and a donkey for a Neapolitan nativity scene in folk art style, with crystal eyes, of Italian origin, dated 1998, ox measures 13x19x13 cm and donkey 13x15x7 cm, in excellent unused condition and signed on the back.

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Pair of highly prized painted terracotta sculptures for a Neapolitan nativity scene in 18th-century style. Crystal eyes according to traditional Neapolitan craftsmanship. Coming from a private collection in Naples. In excellent condition. Signed and dated on the back.
Measurements: 13x19x13 cm
Measurements donkey 13x15x7 cm

Pair of highly prized painted terracotta sculptures for a Neapolitan nativity scene in 18th-century style. Crystal eyes according to traditional Neapolitan craftsmanship. Coming from a private collection in Naples. In excellent condition. Signed and dated on the back.
Measurements: 13x19x13 cm
Measurements donkey 13x15x7 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Style
Folk Art
Title
Teste di bovino e asino
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Terracotta
Depiction/Theme
Animals
Colour
Beige, Black, Brown, Multicolour, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
19 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
1998
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Private

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