Vintage Italian nativity grouping with Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and a small angel—warm carved-wood look Christmas figures for holiday display.
Details
• Item: Vintage nativity figurine grouping
• Identified as: Fontanini Depose Italy nativity figurines
• Figures included: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in manger, plus a small angel figure shown in photos
• Era: 1980s
• Origin: Italy
• Marks: Joseph shown marked “Depose Italy”; Baby Jesus and angel shown/identified as Italy
• Material: Durable molded resin or polymer with a hand-painted carved wood look
Dimensions
• Mary and Joseph height: 4.5 inches tall
• Baby Jesus/manger: 3 inches long
• Angel: 2 inches long
Notes
• Color palette: Warm honey brown, tan, cream, muted green, and soft pink accents
• Style notes: Traditional Italian nativity styling with expressive faces and a faux carved-wood finish
• Display appeal: A nicely scaled set for a small mantel, shelf, side table, or tucked into holiday library decor near vintage Christmas books
Suggested uses: Christmas creche display, tabletop nativity, holiday shelf styling, devotional decor, or collectible Italian figurine grouping
Condition Grade: Good
Positives:
• All major figures shown are present and display well
• Warm painted finish still has good overall color and character
• Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus read clearly as a classic Holy Family set
• Manger detail is intact and visually appealing
• Small angel figure is included as photographed, adding extra display interest
Issues / Wear:
• Noticeable paint wear and finish loss throughout, especially along raised edges and high points
• General scuffing, age wear, and darkened areas in creases and recessed detail
• The small angel shows visible wear and not offically part of the from the main Holy Family grouping by Fontanini
• Baby Jesus shows paint wear, including visible wear around the lower body/diaper area
• Surface wear and small marks are visible throughout from age and handling
Collector’s Notes
Vintage Italian nativity figures like these are loved for their warm, devotional look and easy-to-display size. This set has the kind of mellow, well-used character that works beautifully in a collected Christmas shelf or tucked beside vintage holiday books.
A sweet little set for a cozy holiday corner.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
