Fontanini Depose Italy Figurines Lot of 7 Wisemen Judith Others

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Fontanini Depose Italy Figurines Lot of 7 Wisemen Judith Others
Fontanini Depose Italy Figurines Lot of 7 Wisemen Judith Others
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Fontanini Depose
Seven figurines made in Italy.  Made of resin and hand painted.  These are about 7 - 7.5" tall.  Some are marked with the spider, others with "1983" and tags saying "Roman".
Very nice condition.  Each of the 7 will be carefully wrapped for shipping.  You are bidding on all 7.
Looks like 2 of the "Wisemen" are here.  Missing one.  Each has a name as you probably know.  If you have questions or need more info please contact me.
The
Fontanini
tradition dates back to the late 1800s when company founder Emanuele Fontanini began creating crèche figures in the little town of
Bagni di Lucca
located in Tuscany, Italy. He opened his first shop in 1908, and the company has remained a family business ever since. Today, it is run by Emanuele’s great-grandchildren.
What makes Fontanini nativity sets so enduringly popular? The answer lies in their beauty, their details, and their durability.
Each new figurine or nativity set piece is created as part of an artistic process that can take up to two years to complete. Lead sculptor Elio Simonetti first creates designs for a new piece. When members of the Fontanini family approve the designs, Simonetti then begins work on a clay prototype.
Next, Simonetti and his design team create a beeswax form that is used to make the mold for the figure or set piece. This form is highly detailed.
Skilled artisans then paint the new figurine section by section in a modified assembly line format. However, some of the artists do the painting in their own homes or workshops.
One artist will paint the robe, while one will paint the hair, for example. The facial features are left until the end. Only master painters have the honor of bringing the figures to life by painting their eyes, mouths, and other distinctive features.
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