Lot 3
  • 3

Deux groupes en papier maché, figures de crêche, travail napolitain du XVIIIe siècle

Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • papier maché
  • Haut. 26 cm et 25 cm
  • Height 10 1/4 in and 9 3/4 in
en costume polychrome

Condition

Good condition overall with a few minor lacks and repaints. The tallest figure of the second group is missing his proper hand, the left figure has the fingers of his right hand damaged. Very rare pieces with remains of original polychromy. Bibliography: Cat. exh. La Scultura in Cartapesta, Sansovino, Bernini, e I Maestri leccesi. Milano, Museo Diocesano, 2008.
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