1992 FONTANINI Nativity Holy Family & Wise Men On Elephant Camel & Horse
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1992 FONTANINI Nativity Holy Family & Wise Men On Elephant Camel & Horse:
$180.00
FONTANININativity Holy Family & 3 Kings On Elephant Camel & Horse1992This is a wonderful start to a world renowned maker of Italian Nativity sets. This is from Fontanini. The nativity centers around the Holy Family, next is the three kings, or wisemen on their animals in this set are spectacular. The detail and the colors are incredible and beautiful. These figurines are from the 5 inch collection. If you are unfamiliar with Fontanini, it dates back to 1908 in Italy. Below I am listing a little history for you. To me, or any Fontanini collector, it is fasinating! This is truly a keepsake Nativity to have forever, handed down from generation to generation. And you can add a piece to the Nativity every year at Christmas, as my Mom did for many many years. King on horse is 6\" tall, 6\" long, King on camel is 7\" tall, 6\" long, King on elephant is 7\" tall, 6 3/4\" long. Joseph is 5\" tall.Fontanini as heirloom Christmas symbols for future generations.
Initially Fontanini figures were crafted in “papier mâché” but as more durable materials came onto the market they began making their nativity figures of a nearly indestructable and child-friendly polymer resin.
The resin figurines are those usually seen in the American and European markets. The amazing attention to detail, lifelike sculpting and meticulous painting have made Fontanini figures an exceptional heirloom for families the world over.
Like many Italian companies, Fontanini is a family concern which began with the patriarch, Emanuele. He was at first an apprentice figurine-painter to another company but in 1908 started Fontanini as a small local business in a single room in the tiny Tuscan town of Bagni di Lucca.
The company has always specialised in hand-crafted, hand-painted Italian nativity figures which have become Christmas symbols throughout Italy.
Working with the most talented sculptors and painters of Tuscany, Fontanini figures today are still made by the fourth generation of the family who take pride in monitoring the production of their nativities, from the smallest of their nativity snow globes to the most elaborate indoor Fontanini set and their outdoor nativity displays.* Older figures are marked on the undersides with a small spider and the words \"Depose Italy\".
* During the 1980s, Fontanini replaced the spider with the Fontannini name, the date of manufacture, and a small fountain.
* If you want to buy items which will increase in value, look for figures bearing the signature in ink of a Fontanini family member. These are hard to find figures which were released when the Fontanini family travelled to America to promote new releases.
Giving one of these sets is a forever gift. It doesn\'t matter when you give it. It makes a great Christmas present, but equally why not give for a birthday or another special occasion?
So if you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, remember Fontanini figures.
Initially Fontanini figures were crafted in “papier mâché” but as more durable materials came onto the market they began making their nativity figures of a nearly indestructable and child-friendly polymer resin.
The resin figurines are those usually seen in the American and European markets. The amazing attention to detail, lifelike sculpting and meticulous painting have made Fontanini figures an exceptional heirloom for families the world over.
1992 FONTANINI Nativity Holy Family & Wise Men On Elephant Camel & Horse:
$180.00