A few examples of appraisal values for
MANGER FIGURES

• (17) ITALIAN PRESEPIO CRECHE
  (17) ITALIAN PRESEPIO CRECHE FIGURES. TO INCLUDE:two 14" high angels, a 8" long baby Jesus, three 13" high kings, a 18" high Joseph, six peasant men (approx. 13" high), three peasant women (10" to 13" high), a large female figure, possibly Mary, (18" high). All are 19th c. figures. They all show damage, missing or broken fingers, etc. Some of the clothing is newer. The older clothing shows wear and damage.
• J. MOIGNIEZ: "PARTIDGES" Bronze
  J. MOIGNIEZ: "PARTIDGES" Bronze incised signature modeled as two birds eating wheat sheaves; 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
• (7) Porcelain figures to include
  (7) Porcelain figures to include pan figure eating grapes, 5"H, (2) B & G kneeling child figures, 4-3/4"H, Hutschenreuther cherub with rabbit, 4-3/4"H, Dressel Kister & Cie style drummer and flute playing figure, each with damage, 7-1/4"H and German figural pen stand, 9-1/4"H
• MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE: winged
  MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE: winged cherub holding pan feeding pigeons. Hand painted with applied roses on base. Blue crossed swords mark underfoot. c. 1880-1900. Height 7.25''. The figurine has several chips.
• Continental gilt metal bacchic
  Continental gilt metal bacchic figure group Gilt patina, modeled as two putti eating grapes, raised on a rectangular marble base. H: 20 in.
• 27 PIECE GERMAN CHALKWARE
  27 PIECE GERMAN CHALKWARE NATIVITY SET27 piece German nativity scene. Wood manger marked on the underside West Germany and 26 chalkware figures, including 2 camels, large ox, small ox, 2 donkeys, 6 small sheep, 5 large sheep, baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Wise Men and shepherds. Most marked Germany or Brit. Zone Germany. Tallest figure 12"H, camel 12 1/4"L x 11 1/2"H, manger 29 1/2"L x 14"D x 20"H. Some paint loss and flakes to all figures, Mary's fingers chipped.
• A polychrome carved figure of St
  A polychrome carved figure of St Francis, 20cm high and another of the crowned Madonna, 25cm high
• GROUP OF CONTINENTAL BISCUIT
  GROUP OF CONTINENTAL BISCUIT FIGURES including a pair of painted biscuit country man and maiden; a painted group of a mother and child; a white centerpiece with a maiden feeding a swan family beside a boat; and a figure of seated boy reading (5)
• MARTIN THE ''LITTLE COOK'' France
  MARTIN THE ''LITTLE COOK'' France hand painted figure depicted in chef's outfit knife in hand slicing carrots on table clockwork driven figure sticks out tongue in amusing action when wound. 8 1/4''. Staining to clothes overall (VG Cond.)
• A pair of Continental figures,
  A pair of Continental figures, herding geese and feeding the ducks and other Continental figures
• Pair wooden creche figures: both in
  Pair wooden creche figures: both in stances of adoration, carved wood with newer wood socles, possibly German, 18th century, 13 in. One figure lacking top of head and element verso (hole), refinished, one figure lacking portions of four fingers on proper right hand, chips to socles, old repair to one figure's toe. Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina.
• 3 Hummel Figurines;''Doll
  3 Hummel Figurines;''Doll Mother'' #67 ''Feeding Time'' #47 and ''Sister'' #98/2/0 various marks excellent 4'' to 4 3/4''.
• FIVE HUMMEL FIGURES. Boy and girl
  FIVE HUMMEL FIGURES. Boy and girl on a fence. ''Storybook Time''. ''Ride into Christmas''. ''Follow the Leader''. And ''Mother's Darling''. 5'' to 7 1/4'' h.
• (15) ITALIAN NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO
  (15) ITALIAN NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO CRECHE FIGURES,late 18th and 19th centuries. Comprising an array of male and female figures of various ages and ethnicities, primarily local villagers, one angel. Ranging in height from 8" to 12 1/2". Some showing paint loss, several with missing hands and fingers. Original silk period Italian folk clothing shows splitting and loss. Two modern ceramic fruit baskets.
• 2 EARLY CARVED RELIGIOUS SANTOS
  2 EARLY CARVED RELIGIOUS SANTOS FIGURES: 1) Priest in prayer, 12'' tall. 2) Saint, believed to be a woman, 12 1/2'' tall (loss of hand). Both in worn condition, remnants of paint, the woman with remnants of gold also.
• French terracotta figure of Madonna
  French terracotta figure of Madonna and Christ 19th century The standing figure of Mary with her right hand extended and holding Christ in her left; he holding an orb, on a square molded base. H: 22 1/2 in.
• A Collection of Five Antique Creche
  A Collection of Five Antique Creche Figures Of various materials and from various countries; papier mache wood wax gesso textile most with glass eyes polychrome painted three on bases one with metal stand. The figure with lace dress apprx. 13-1/2"H bearded saint in blue apprx. 12-1/4"H armless saint apprx.15-1/8"H wax head figure with plaster body wax clothing fragments apprx. 12"H (comes with a few wax fragments) and the Baby Jesus apprx. 5-1/2"L.
• MARTIN THE ''LITTLE COOK'' France
  MARTIN THE ''LITTLE COOK'' France hand painted figure depicted in chef's outfit knife in hand slicing carrots on table clockwork driven figure sticks out tongue in amusing action when wound. 8 1/4''. Minor retouch to tongue and face.
• MEISSEN PORCELAIN MYTHOLOGICAL
  MEISSEN PORCELAIN MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURE GROUP Late 18th/early 19th century; mythological group of maenad, putto and goat with fruit laden basket, 7 in. H., 7 3/4 in. W.
• SIX VARIOUS MEISSEN FIGURES 20TH
  SIX VARIOUS MEISSEN FIGURES 20TH CENTURY comprising a 'Cris de Paris' figure of a peasant lady carrying a cradle; a gardener's girl holding a triangle; two figures of vintner boys each carrying a basket of grapes; a girl carrying a knotted handkerchief on her head; and a boy digging; underglaze blue crossed swords, various impressed numerals(6)13cm - 15cm high
• THREE BISQUE FIGURES. European
  THREE BISQUE FIGURES. European early 20th century. Man and woman in fanciful 17th-century dress. Imperfections. 24''h. And a young farmer 13''h. Woman missing finger man missing sword
• Pair of ivory figures including:
  Pair of ivory figures including: man with top knot holding fruit man with conical hat over shoulder stepping unto rock both figures measure 2 3/4'' h.
• 6 EARLY CONTINENTAL CARVED CHRIST &
  6 EARLY CONTINENTAL CARVED CHRIST & RELIGIOUS FIGURES: Comprising; 2- polychrome carved Jesus figures, 1- polychromed figure of Mary, 1- figure of a monk/priest on a base, 1- partial gilt figure on a base, & 1- young girl figure. Largest Approx. 10'' h x 4.25'' l x 2.5'' w. CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
• A group of white metal figures,
  A group of white metal figures, including shepherd, chimney sweep, organ grinder, owl, donkey, etc.
• GERMAN BAROQUE CARVED AND PAINTED
  GERMAN BAROQUE CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF THE CHRIST CHILD Rendered with curly hair facing forward and with arms raised above hollow-backed skirt on metal stand; 14 x 9 1/2 in.
• GERMAN CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF THE
  GERMAN CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF THE MADONNA With scarf-covered head and belted robe standing on foliate-fronted base velvet-covered stand; 8 x 2 1/4 in.
• CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MAN
  CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MAN AND WOMAN EATING GRAPES, H: 11 INContinental Porcelain Figure of Man and Woman Eating Grapes, H: 11 in
• STRASBOURG FAIENCE FEMALE FIGURE OF
  STRASBOURG FAIENCE FEMALE FIGURE OF A CHARCUTERIE VENDORSTRASBOURG FAIENCE FEMALE FIGURE OF A CHARCUTERIE VENDOR, circa 1760-1780, blue painted H/39 mark for Joseph Hannong, modeled standing offering veal from an open wicker pannier, a cloth covered basket at her feet, on a square base, h: 8 in. Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
• French carved alabaster figural
  French carved alabaster figural group with a man and woman in period attire c.1890. 29"h.x16"w. base 13"dia.
• TWO MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURES
  TWO MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURES Modeled as a girl feeding hens and a youth carrying a bundle of a sticks together with a figure of a girl carrying sheaf of wheat. 4 1/2 to 6 3/4 in. Estate of Julia Hall Millbrook NY.
• (15) ITALIAN NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO
  (15) ITALIAN NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO CRECHE FIGURES,important extensive collection, late 18th century. Carved wood and terracotta, with glass eyes, dressed in silk. The Nativity, to include the Holy Family, possibly by Sanmartino. Mary holding the baby Jesus, she is a seated figure, 11" high, original silk clothing is shredding, chip to foot, hands. Joseph is mounted on a wooden stand, 12" high, original silk and cotton clothing shows fading and spots but is otherwise sturdy, small chip in hair and foot. Winged angel, 4 1/2" high, damage to two fingers. Sleeping sheep, 5 1/2" long. Terracotta and lead goat, glass eyes, 5" long, minor chipping paint. Two angel heads with wings, one is 2 1/2" shows repair to wing, and the other is 2". Two baskets of fruit, one is 3" diameter, and the other is narrower but 3" high. Shepherd with vest and bagpipes, 12" high, overall good condition. Standing shepherd, tartan trousers, 10 1/2" high, one missing forefinger. Kneeling shepherd on wooden stand, 10" high with stand, some wear to paint and clothing. Standing shepherd with horn on a wooden stand, 11" high, clothing shows shredding. Comes with a later 19th c. display case, oak and glass, 22 1/2" x 26" x 17". Provenance: Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph, small angel, angel heads, sheep, goat, and baskets formerly Costano Collection. The figures were exhibited in the following: Library of the Boston Athenaeum (1986), Attleboro Art Museum (1987, Attleboro, MA), Alfred J. Walker Fine Art (1990, Boston, MA), New Bedford Art Museum (1997), Mint Museum (1998, Charlotte, NC antiques show), Rotch Jones Duff House and Garden Museum (2001, New Bedford), Mepkin Abbey (2002-2005, Moncks Corner, SC), Natchez Foundation (2007, MS), Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (2014-15, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA), Munson William Proctor Arts Institute "The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul (Utica, NY, on loan until June 2022).
• A 19th Century Italian Creche
  A 19th Century Italian Creche Figure of St. Francis of Paola Standing figure wearing black monk's robes large metal medallion carrying a staff on a round gilt wood base. Hands and head and feet are carved of tinted wax interior formed in stuffed paper. Comes with an acrylic box for protection and display.
• A Derby figure of a shepherd with
  A Derby figure of a shepherd with flowers and a candlestick figure of a shepherdess, 28cm high
• PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE
  PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE FIGURES Modeled as the Virgin or St. John at the crucifixion each on veined black marble stand; 10 and 10 1/8 in.
• Good Italian Creche Figure of a
  Good Italian Creche Figure of a Male Peasant, fourth quarter 18th century and later, the carved and polychromed wooden figure modeled as a balding male peasant in traditional garb, probably Neapolitan, presented on a white-enameled metal display stand, h. 10-1/4".
• ANTIQUE PORCELAIN CHERUB MENU
  ANTIQUE PORCELAIN CHERUB MENU HOLDER FIGURINEAntique porcelain figurine of a cherub dressed as a baker or chef pointing to a menu written in French. Base is marked Depose. Figurine measures 5 1/4" tall x 4 3/4" wide. Tiny chip to edge of apron. No cracks or repairs. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.