Eugenio Pattarino (1885-1971, Italian), Thirteen Glazed Terracotta Nativity Figures, 20th c., consisting of two Jesus in the cradle; two Virgin Marys; two Josephs; three kings; a cow; a donkey; and two musical shepherds, six pieces signed on the interior, "E. Patterino, Italy," Tallest King- H.- 9 1/2 in., W.- 5 3/4 in., D.- 3 1/2 in. (13 Pcs.)

Condition consistent with age. Height of Joseph(s) – 7 in. Would benefit from cleaning. Piper 1: Some craqueler throughout lighter glazes, otherwise nothing to report. Donkey: Minor firing flaw on proper right rear hoof. Joseph 1: Repair to ribbon between hands where ribbon was broken off and then re-attached, some minor firing flaws. Joseph 2: Part of ribbon between hands now lacking, glaze flaked from his front foot at toe, and minor chip in edge of cloak (less than 1/16 in.) Manger 1: Two fingers on proper right hand are chipped, now lacking tips (can see terra cotta). King with Crown: Minor chip to proper right bottom of cloak and one small point of gilt fringe on front of coat now lacking. King with Turban: Crack in ribbon on back of head, tip of jar now lacking (can see terra cotta). All other figures: nothing to report. A handsome collection. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.