Museum Exhibition

Catalogue of Works

Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

239 documented works

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Salvatore di Franco

Virgin

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silver-gilt halo; silk and linen garments

(a) H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.); (b) Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Infant Jesus

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta, charred wood and rope, silver-gilt halo

a) Gr. L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) b) Gr. L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) c) Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

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Salvatore di Franco

St. Joseph

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics; silver-gilt halo and staff

a) Figure: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm.); b) Halo: Diam.3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.); c) Staff: H. 18 in. (45.7cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Holy Ghost in rays

second half 18th century

Tin, partially gilt

Height: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)

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Salvatore di Franco

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments and silver-gilt censer

Height: 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm)

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Salvatore di Franco

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments and silver-gilt censer.

H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics.

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 in. (38.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics.

H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 5/16 in. (41.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 18 in. (45.7 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 in. (40.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13-1/8 in. (33.3 cm.)

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Salvatore di Franco

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13 11/16 in. (34.7 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 in. (38.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 1/8 in. (41 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.)

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Nicola Ingaldi

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 in. (35.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm. )

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14-11/16 in. (37.3 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.)

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Salvatore di Franco

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 16 in. (40.6 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Angel

18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 in. (35.6 cm.)

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Angelo Viva

Angel

second half 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Angel

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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Angelo Viva

Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed wood and plaster

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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Angelo Viva

Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed wood and plaster

H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Joined pair of cherubs

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.)

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Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 6 in. (15.2 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

Joined pair of cherubs

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 6 in. (15.2 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 7 in. (17.8 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cherub's head

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Moorish attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; linen and silk garments

a) H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.); b) Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)

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Oriental attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk, linen and burlap garments

a) H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.); b) Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd with lamb in shoulder bag

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and lamb; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk, cotton and suede garments; silver metal coiled wire buttons and gold vest

H. 16 in. (40.6 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and linen fabrics; gold and silver metallic thread

H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Boy

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics; silver and metallic thread; leather hat with silk lining

a) H. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm.); b) Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics; gold metallic thread; silver buttons

H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Woman

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics and lace

H. 14 5/16 in. (36.3 cm.)

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Nicola Ingaldi

King

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; satin, silk and velvet garments; silver and metallic thread; silver-gilt sword and crown; leather sheath

a) H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.); b) Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)

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Moorish king

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; satin, silk and velvet garments; silver and gold metallic thread; glass buttons; coral beads and pearls; silver-gilt crown

a) H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.); b) Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Elderly king

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments; silver and gold metallic thread; glass buttons; silver-gilt sword, hilt and crown; leather sheath

a) H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm.); b) Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; velvet belt backed with leather; brass sword; wooden and ivory staff; glass stones on turban

a) H: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); b) L: 8 3/16 in (20.8 cm); c) Diam: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)

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Italian, Naples

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver thread and glass buttons; cotton turban; brass sword

a) H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.); b) Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.)

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King's Moorish attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; cotton turban

a) H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.); b) Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.)

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Giuseppe Sanmartino

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; brass dagger in velvet sheath

a) H. of figure: 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm.); b) L. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); c) Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

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Lorenzo Mosca

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; dagger with silver blade and gold cross guard in paper sheath

a) H: 16 1/8 in. (41 cm); b) Diam: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.); c) L: 3 7/16 in. (8.6 cm)

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Italian, Naples

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; brass sword

a) H. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm.); b) Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.)

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Giovanbattista Polidoro

King's attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments with silver and gold metallic thread; silk and cotton turban; metal dagger in leather sheath

a) H. 14 3/16 in. (36 cm.); b) L. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); c) Diam. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)

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Italian, Naples

King's Moorish attendant

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with silver and gold metallic thread; brass sword

H. 12 1/16 in. (30.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and burlap garments; leather shoes

H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton garments; leather belt with silver buckle; leather shoes and shoulder bag

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with gold buttons as well as buttons wrapped in silver thread

H. 15 in. (38.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton garments; leather belt with metal buckle

H. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm.)

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Angelo Viva

Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with glass buttons and silver coiled buttons

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments

H. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm.)

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Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with buttons wrapped in silver thread

H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and burlap garments; leather belt, shoes and shoulder bag

H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.)

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Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and burlap garments; leather soles

H. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm.)

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Lorenzo Mosca

Man

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with silver thread-wrapped buttons; leather belt with gold buckle

H. 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments; leather shoes

H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Shepherd

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments; leather belt with metal buckle; leather shoes

H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.)

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Matteo Bottigheri

Peasant woman

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and velvet garments; metal buckle on shoe

H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.)

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Giuseppe Gori

Lady with silver basket

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; satin, silk and velvet garments with lace; gold and silver thread; gold earring with pearls and pearl necklace; silver filigree purse and silver basket

a) H. of lady: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.); b) H. of basket: 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

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Horse

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden legs and tail; velvet covered wooden saddle; satin saddle blanket bordered with metallic thread; gold neck strap and gold threaded girth with gilt metal buckles; silver braided martingale; gold braided mane; silver braided bridle; silver stirrups and silver braided reins

H. 16 9/16 in. (42.1 cm.)

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Brown horse

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden legs and tail; velvet covered wooden saddle; satin saddle blanket fringed with metallic thread; gold threaded girth with gilt buckles; silver martingale; gold braided mane and reins; silver braided bridle and silver stirrups

H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm.)

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Black horse

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden legs and tail; velvet covered wooden saddle; satin saddle blanket with metallic thread; gold braided girth and neck strap with silver buckles; silver braided martingale, bridle and reins; gold braided mane; silver stirrups

H. 15 13/16 in. (40.2 cm.)

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Camel

second half 18th century

Polychromed wooden body covered with stucco; wooden saddle and leather girth straps; burlap cushion and leather saddlebags

H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Dog

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; glass eyes; leather collar and metal chain

H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Dog

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; glass eyes; leather collar and metal chain

H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Dog

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden feet

H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cow

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 7-1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Cow's head

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body and wooden horns

H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Donkey's head

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Male adult goat

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden legs, metal horns

H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Female adult goat

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden legs, metal horns

H. 7 in. (17.8 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Kid

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden legs, metal ears

H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.)

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Nicola Vassalo|Saverio Vassalo

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, lead ears and legs

H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)

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Nicola Vassalo|Saverio Vassalo

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden ears, lead legs

H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, lead ears and legs

H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden legs, metal ears

H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.)

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Italian, Naples

Standing sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden legs, metal ears

H. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)

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Lamb

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, lead legs and ears, wooden base and tree

H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.)

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Lamb

second half 18th century

Polychromed wood

H. 1 3/4 in.; L. 4 1/16 in. (4.4 x 10.3)

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Francesco Gallo

Sleeping sheep

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta, metal ears

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

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Nicola Vassalo|Saverio Vassalo

Seated sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body, wooden ears

H. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm.)

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Seated sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body and wooden ears

H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm.)

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Nicola Vassalo|Saverio Vassalo

Seated sheep

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta body and wooden ears

H. 4 3/8 in.(11.1 cm.)

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Francesco Gallo

Seated sheep

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body and metal ears

H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.)

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Lamb

second half 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Copper gilt

H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm.); H. (with chains) 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.); H. (with chains) 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.); H. (with chains) 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.); H. (with chains) 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.); H. (with chains) ca. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Brass

H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.); H. (with chains) 11 in. (27.9 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.); H. (with chains) ca. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2-3/8 in. (6 cm.); H. (with chains) ca. 9 in. (22.9 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.); H. (with chains) 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.); H. (with chains) ca. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.); H. (with chains) 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm.)

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Censer

18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.); H. (with chains) 12 1/4 in. (31.1 in.)

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Censer

18th century

Silver gilt

H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.); H. (with chains) 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.); H. (with chains) 10 in. (25.4 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.); H. (with chains) ca. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Brass

H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.); H. (with chains) 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.)

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Basket of grapes

18th century

Wax and wicker

H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)

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Basket of fruit and vegetables

18th century

Wax and wicker

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

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Basket of fruit

18th century

Wax and wicker

H. (with handle)) 2-7/8 in. (7.3 cm.)

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Basket of food

18th century

Wax and wicker

H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm.)

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Basket of grapes

18th century

Wax and wicker

H. (with handle) 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.); H. (with chains) 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Copper gilt

H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.); H. (with chains) 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 c.); H. (with chains) 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.); H. (with chains) 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.); H. (with chains) 8 in. (20.3 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Silver gilt

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.); H. (with chains) 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.)

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Censer

second half 18th century

Copper gilt

H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.); H. (with chains) 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.)

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Banner with staff

18th century

Wood; brass; fabric

H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm.)

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Halberd

18th century

Wood and steel

H. 20 5/16 in. (51.6 cm.)

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Halberd

18th century

Wood and steel

H. 22 in. (55.9 cm.)

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Bull

18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 13 9/16 in.; L. 16 1/16 in.; D. 5 in. (34.4 x 40.8 x 12.7cm.)

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Cow and calf lying down

18th century

Polychromed terracotta

Gr. H. 7 1/16 in.; Gr. L. 13 in.; Gr. D. 1 1/4 in. (17.9 x 33 x 3.2 cm.)

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Cow

18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 10 1/2 in.; L. 12 3/16 in. (26.7 x 31 cm.)

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Cart and barrels

18th century

Wood, iron, string

H. 10 7/8 in.; W. 9 11/16 in. (27.6 x 24.6 cm.)

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Pair of sheep

18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 5 5/8 in.; L. 7 1/2 in.; D. 7 1/8 in. (14.3 x 19.1 x 18.1 cm.)

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Girl carrying basket of onions

18th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; raffia, cloth and straw, pearls

Height: 16 1/4in. (41.3 cm)

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Old woman carrying a wire basket

18th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; silk, linen, straw, steel

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)

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Man with walking stick

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; straw, silk, metal

H. 16 5/8in. (42.2cm)

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Man carrying bagpipes

18th century

Polychromed terracotta and wood; cloth, straw and leather

H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm)

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Man with bagpipes

18th century

Polychromed terracotta and wood; straw, cloth, metal and leather

H. 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm)

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Man with staff and brace of birds

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; cloth, straw, leather and metal

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)

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Mother and child on background

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood and terra cotta, cloth, straw, leather, metal, paper, cork

Gr. H. 15-7/8 in.

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Angel

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; silk robes

H. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm.)

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Angel

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood body and silk robes

H. 13 13/16 in. (35.1 cm.)

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Angel

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta, straw, cloth and silk

H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm.)

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Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; straw and various fabrics

H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.)

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Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; straw and various fabrics; silver-gilt censer

H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm.)

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Angel

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; straw and various fabrics; silver gilt censer

H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.)

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Elephant

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta and ivory

Gr. H. ca. 15 in. (38.1 cm.); Gr. L. ca. 22 in. (55.9 cm.)

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Man with turban hat

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm.)

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Man

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm.)

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Lady seated in a howdah

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics; silver

H. of howdah: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.); L. of lady: 12 in. (30.5 cm.)

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Pair of cymbals

18th–19th century

Brass gilt

Diam. each 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm.)

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Winged cherub

18th–19th century

Polychromed wood

H. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)

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Old woman

late 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 15 in. (38.1 cm.)

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Young man

late 18th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics

H. 14 in. (35.6 cm.)

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Recumbent deer

late 18th century

Polychromed terracotta

H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.); L. 5 in. (12.7 cm.)

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Standing cow

late 18th century

Polychromed terracotta, twine, brass bell

H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.); L. 9 in. (22.9 cm.)

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Shepherd

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; linen and cloth garments; leather belt with silver buckle

H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.)

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Reclining sheep

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden ears and raised leg

Gr. H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.); Gr. L. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.)

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Reclining sheepdog

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body

Gr. H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.); Gr. L. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.)

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Saverio Vassalo

Seated hound

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body; silver collar and chain

H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.)

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Francesco Gallo

Young bull

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body with wooden legs, tail and horns

H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.); Gr. L. 9 in. (22.9 cm.)

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Seated monkey

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body; silver collar and chain

H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)

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Black king

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver thread and buttons; muslin turban and gilt metal crown

H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.)

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Angel

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments

H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.)

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Angel with censer

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments; silver censer

H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)

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King's attendant

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments with silver and gold thread and buttons; gilt-metal sword

H. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm.)

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Man with cape and leather pouch

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; garments of various fabrics; leather pouch

H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm.)

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Young man in suit with bagpipes

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and bagpipes; body of wire wrapped in tow; garments of various fabrics

H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm.)

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Young man in fur jacket

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk, wool and fur-like garments; leather pouch

H. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm.)

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Standing female goat

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta body with wooden ears and horns; lead eyes

Gr. H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.); Gr. L. 10 in. (25.4 cm.)

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Nursing kid

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta body with wooden ears and rear legs

Gr. L. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)

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Antlered buck

18th–19th century

Polychromed terracotta body; wooden legs and horns; glass eyes

H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm.)

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Angel

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and velvet garments

H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm.)

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Man

late 17th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments; glass eyes

H. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

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Standing man in velvet suit

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics including velvet

H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.)

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Standing woman in festival dress

late 18th–early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and linen garments

H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm.)

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Standing shepherd

early 19th century

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cloth garments and leather hat

H. 9 in. (22.9 cm.)

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Young peasant woman

1790–1820

Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs, body of wire wrapped with tow; glass eyes; silk and linen garments

H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.)

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Shepherd

19th century

Polychromed terracotta head and limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; linen and cloth garments; leather bag

H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)

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Man with mandolin

19th century

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and linen garments; wood mandolin

a) H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); b) L. ca. 3 in. (7.8 cm.)

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Young woman

18th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; various fabrics

Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm)

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Man

19th century

Polychromed wood and terracotta; various fabrics

Height: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)

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Italian

Cherub with outstretched arms

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 7 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (17.8 × 12.1 × 6.4 cm)

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Italian

Infant Jesus

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 4 × 2 × 1 1/2 in. (10.2 × 5.1 × 3.8 cm)

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Italian

Old woman in blue dress and various color apron

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 14 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (36.8 × 13.3 × 8.9 cm)

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Italian

Young woman looking up in red top, green skirt, cream apron

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 11 1/4 × 4 1/4 × 3 in. (28.6 × 10.8 × 7.6 cm)

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Italian

Boy in green shirt, brown pants, red sash

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 8 3/4 × 4 × 3 3/4 in. (22.2 × 10.2 × 9.5 cm)

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Small man with white furry vest, blue/purple suit, green painted leggings

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 9 × 3 3/4 × 2 in. (22.9 × 9.5 × 5.1 cm)

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Italian

Gentleman with pot belly in salmon colored outfit with buttons

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 14 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (36.8 × 12.1 × 6.4 cm)

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Italian

Bearded “Innkeeper” with white furry vest, black/white shirt, brown knickers

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 12 1/2 × 5 × 4 in. (31.8 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm)

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Man in brimmed hat, brown lace-up jacket, green vest, belt buckle, shoulder bag

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 11 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 3 in. (29.2 × 10.8 × 7.6 cm)

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Small “Joseph” with hand raised in purple/grey long robes

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 11 3/4 × 4 × 3 in. (29.8 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)

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“Shepherd” looking up dressed in light green jacket, white furry vest, blue pants, leather bag

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 12 3/8 × 5 × 2 1/2 in. (31.4 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm)

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Gentleman with yellow vest, tan/maroon knickers, beige coat, falling down stockings over blue legs, and shoulder bag

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 14 × 6 × 2 in. (35.6 × 15.2 × 5.1 cm)

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Italian

Tree (crèche accessory)

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 8 1/4 × 2 × 2 in. (21 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm)

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Tree (crèche accessory)

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 8 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (21 × 5.4 × 5.4 cm)

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King in gold beaded coat, yellow vest, red pants with silver chest

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (.23a): 14 1/4 × 5 × 4 in. (36.2 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm); Overall (.23b basket): 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)

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Bagpipe (crèche accessory)

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Mixed media

Overall (confirmed): 9 × 2 1/4 × 1 in. (22.9 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm)

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Round basket of fruit

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Wicker, wax

Overall (confirmed): 1 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in. (3.8 × 5.7 × 5.7 cm)

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Italian

Handled basket with fruit

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Wicker, wax

Overall (confirmed): 2 3/4 × 2 × 2 in. (7 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm)

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Italian

Sheep

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Terracotta

Overall (confirmed): 4 × 2 × 4 5/8 in. (10.2 × 5.1 × 11.7 cm)

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Handled basket with fruit

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Wicker, wax

Overall (confirmed): 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (6.4 × 4.4 × 4.4 cm)

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Italian

Putto

second half 18th–mid-19th century

Terracotta

Overall (confirmed): 2 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (6.4 × 7 × 3.5 cm)

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