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Vintage Nativity Set by G. Ruggeri Alabaster hand painted 12 pieces incl wooden stable

By dmg825, 9 October, 2014
Description

Vintage Nativity set by G Ruggeri Italian sculptor, Alabaster, Hand painted, over 30years old.

11 sculptures plus a handmade wooden stable and 3 birds Total 15 pieces

The set is in excellent condition with just a few imperfections.

The cows horns were repaired. There is a chip on the edge of the base bottom of the purple wise man that cannot be noticed.

The pieces are very heavy for example  the Largest piece(camel and man) weighing 8 1/2 pounds

The tallest of the statue Joseph is 14 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches wide

The smallest statue is baby Jesus 6 inches long by 4 inches wide

The wooden stable is 25 inches tall in the back,19 1/2 inches tall in the front, by 27 inches wide on the sides and 31 inches wide across the front.

The statues were handpainted by my father 30yrs ago. And are beautifully done.

Please email me with additional questions.

This item is for sale but I am not sure of its worth.

 

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
alabaster
Distinguishing marks
G. Ruggeri
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
incl in description
Date Period
over 30 years old
Weight
very heavy not known see description
History
This nativity set was given to me by my mother who received it as a gift from my father 30 years ago. He purchased it and then hand painted the sculptures and built the stable.
Gino Ruggeri, one of the most well known sculptors in Italy, worked many years for Tito Bianchi in Bianchi's Factory in Tuscany Italy. In 1987 Tito Bianchi sold his factory to the Santini Family. Santini now owns the rights to most of Gino Ruggeri's works.
Price Paid (If known)
not known
For Sale?
Yes
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