Neapolitan Santon In Terracotta Bust Of Man 18th Century

Neapolitan Santon*, polychrome terracotta bust and sulphide eyes, from the 18th century. This bust is in good condition. Note: some gaps in places (see photos). *The Neapolitan Santons: The Neapolitan nativity scenes are very different from those that we can see in churches due to the importance of the secular scenes, they are not limited to depicting the nativity, the child Jesus surrounded by the saint family but are vast compositions with abundant decorations and multiple characters on which the best artists often collaborate. Its spectacular character and scenographic richness are only possible thanks to the activity of several artists and artisans (architects, sculptors, painters, goldsmiths, ceramists, tailors, etc.). Indeed, thanks to their imagination, they managed to reproduce the daily life of the Neapolitans of the 17th and 18th centuries. The elegance of the representation and the finesse of the execution of these figurines also reveal the quality of the know-how of the Neapolitan artisans. The market, the hotel business, the dances, the street vendors, the beggars, the tavern, the different trades, the herding of the herds, the royal procession, and everything that was within the reach of everyday life or fantasy, had its place in Neapolitan nativity scenes testifies to the richness and variety of this artisanal production. Height: total: 16 cm Height Bust alone: 10.5 cm Reference: 09120008 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com