The Probst Family of Nativity Carvers, Sterzing – 88 Nativity Figures

probably Josef Benedigt Probst (1773–1861) and family, carved wood, polychrome-painted, figure height c. 4–4.5 cm, an extensive Nativity ensemble: the Annunciation to the Shepherds with an angel and numerous shepherds, some playing music, and sheep; the Adoration of the Shepherds with the Holy Family, ox and ass, Gloria angel, shepherds and sheep; the Adoration of the Three Magi with the Virgin and Christ Child on her lap, angel, Magi, retinue, horse handlers and horses; the Flight into Egypt; the workshop of St Joseph; the Circumcision of the Christ Child, as well as numerous other figures: hunters, dairymaids, carts, craftsmen, peasant women, together with a larger angel, 9 cm, (MC)

Estimate:£4,241.23

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