Auction: Sale #2070 - 2070Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 12, 2001 10:00AM
Description:
Neapolitan Crche Figure of Joseph, Italy, late 18th century, terra-cotta head in original finish, brown inset eyes, deeply modeled graying hair and beard, open-closed mouth in awe, with upper teeth, hole in back of head for halo, classic tow-covered body, carved wooden hands (one finger missing, one reglued),carved wooden feet, sandals with applied straps, purple iridescent silk taffeta robe, (some fading),ht. 14 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500