Angela Tripi (Italian), Eight Terracotta and Cloth Nativity Figures, 20th c., consisting of the baby Jesus in a crib; the three kings; the Virgin Mary; a sheep; a shepherd with a lamb; and a musician shepherd, each pen signed on the integral base, Shepherd- H.- 17 in., W.- 6 1/2 in., D.- 5 3/4 in. (8 Pcs.)

Joseph not present. Height of tallest figure is 16 ¾ in. Slight paint loss to sheper’d left pinky finger and small chip and hairline crack on sheep’s front left leg on same figure. Slight chipping to free standing sheep’s right ear an dleft ear has broken off and then repaired. Mary’s left pinky has been repaired. Piper’s pipe has broken, but elements are present. One king has two broken finger tips and slight corrosion to metal necklace. Figures are signed by maker and Mary still bears original tags. Condition consistent with age and use. __________________________________________________________________________ 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.