Vintage Fontanini 12" Scale Shepherd Jeremiah Nativity Figure Paper Mache RARE For Sale

Item Details:• Brand: Fontanini (Made in Italy)• Character: Jeremiah the Kneeling Shepherd with Lamb• Scale: 12" Scale (Actual height is approximately 8.5" tall due to kneeling posture)• Material: Papier-mâché (Paper Mache)• Markings: Incised on the back/base with "Mod. Dep." (Registered Design) and the master sculptor Elio Simonetti signature.
Condition Report (Selling AS-IS):This is an authentic mid-century vintage piece with wonderful character, showing honest signs of age. Please review the photos carefully before purchasing.• There are visible paint chips and flaking on the surface, typical for paper mache of this era.• Minor hairline cracks are present on the composition body (see detailed photos).• Bottom of Base has a crack in the center as seen in photos• Structural integrity is still good, and it displays beautifully as a rustic, old-world addition to a vintage holiday display.