April 23, 2024
Antique Nativity scene 1800's hand carved folk art
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This is one item of a large collection of quality and hard to find Christmas antiques.All are used and I will describe to the best of my ability the condition of each item.In the sprit of the holiday this will be a NO RESERVE auction and all items start out at .99 cents.This means someone will win the bid and take home a true antique to vintage Christmas collectible. is a wonderful one of a kind all hand carved and painted nativity scene.If your looking for that Christmas antique that will be the kinda thing handed down through your family then this is it.This outstanding nativity set was hand carved by the 91 year old ladys father.When they came to this country from Poland they w very poor and yet very religous.So her father carved this set because they could not afford to buy anything.The craftsmanship is amazing.Her father sure had a eye for detail and used paint that was available.The colors are splendid with oranges,yellows ,greens, and others.The paint has ebonised and has developed a outstanding patina due to age.This is the real thing and not another one out tThe size is also terrific.Mary and Joseph are almost 13 inches tall and 3 3/4 inches wide!.The others range in size but around 10 inches.You have to see the little sheep he made with little metal horns,real nice.The condition is very solid and not real sure on the wood
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