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19th Century Neapolitan Moor Crèche Figure
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19th Century Neapolitan Moor Crèche Figure

19th century
Sold 13 February 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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This is a wonderful 19th century Neapolitan crèche figure. The detail on the face is just marvellous. He has his original sabre sword, remains of original silk clothing, condition is obvious, I am sure there is someone out there who can either perform some conservation work or make some new clothes. There are two fingers that have lost a small amount. One leg requires re-attaching, but again leaving it to the buyer to do their own repair. I am dating it to the early 19th century but it could be late 18th century

H 21 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Neapolitan Creche Figure to the 19th Century.

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This is a wonderful 19th century Neapolitan crèche figure. The detail on the face is just marvellous.
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He has his original sabre sword, remains of original silk clothing, condition is obvious, I am sure there is someone out there who can either perform some conservation work or make some new clothes.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

There are two fingers that have lost a small amount. One leg requires re-attaching, but again leaving it to the buyer to do their own repair. I am dating it to the early 19th century but it could be late 18th century

H 21 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Neapolitan Creche Figure to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Neapolitan Moor Crèche Figure

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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An antique 19th-century Neapolitan creche figure wearing distressed historical garments with outstretched arms and painted features.
19th century Neapolitan moor crèche figure
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An antique 19th-century Neapolitan creche figure wearing distressed historical garments with outstretched arms and painted features.
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  • ObjectSculpture and Figurine
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeapolitan Folk Art
  • MaterialTerracotta, Wood, Wire, Textile, Paint
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsPolychrome finish, Hand-tailored period costume, Expressive sculpted gesture, Wired armature body

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Neapolitan creche figures, or santoni, are traditional Italian nativity sculptures originating in Naples during the 18th and 19th centuries, known for their expressive sculpted details and elaborate historical textiles.

Authentic period figures typically feature carved wood or terracotta heads and limbs, often with inset glass eyes, attached to a wire and tow armature body wrapped in fabric.

Authentication involves examining the hand-painted polychrome details on the terracotta, the ageing of the internal wire frame, and the use of period-correct hand-woven textiles and trimmings.

These historical sculptures are often displayed inside glass vitrines, on bookshelves, or atop cabinets as standalone curiosities to add historical depth and texture to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the pieces out of direct sunlight to prevent textile fading and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the fragile fabrics and the painted terracotta.
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