16” - 19th Century Terra Cotta Creche Figure with Jointed Wood Body

I got this beautiful figure several years ago. She didn’t have any clothing and the lower arms were damaged/missing. She has her original finish on the head including wool hair attached with wax and the original silk and metallic thread headpiece. There is a museum number written on the back of the shoulder plate. There is some light wear to the finish and it looks as though her nose was chipped and the piece reattached at some point. I found modern bisque lower arms and painted them to better match the head. I dressed her using older materials trying to keep the colors the same as her original headpiece. Her carved wood shoes were covered with matching fabric and leather soles. The clothing is sewed on and would have to have the stitches cut to remove it. Her leg joints work fine, the shoulders and elbows work, but I did need to do some repairs to them, so I try not to move them frequently. The left elbow does not stay up but the right does. I have pictures of how she looked in the beginning along with pictures of fixing/dressing her along the way. The stand is not included, but she works best on one of those saddle stands - they hold her very steady. She’s a really beautiful doll with a lovely expression. I am in the process of downsizing my many collections. US shipping only.