When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Vintage Columbia Statuary 15-Piece Nativity Set – Made in Italy
Beautiful vintage Italian nativity grouping attributed to Columbia Statuary, featuring hand-painted chalkware/plaster composition figures with wonderful color, detail and character.
This is a substantial 15-piece grouping with the larger camel and a great assortment of figures. Mary and Joseph each measure approximately 5" tall, making this part of the smaller-scale Columbia nativity line.
15 pieces included:
Mary – approx. 5"
Joseph – approx. 5"
Baby Jesus in manger with gold halo
Three Wise Men / Magi
Large saddled camel with blue drape
Ox
Shepherd carrying a lamb
Bagpipe-playing shepherd
Shepherd/musician with pipe
Additional shepherd/villager figures
Two sheep
Several pieces are marked ITALY on the underside. The camel retains a portion of its original paper maker label. The figures share the same sculptural style, painted green bases and hand-painted finish.Condition:
Good vintage condition overall with expected age-related wear. There is scattered surface/paint wear, rubbing and small chips/losses throughout, particularly around some bases and raised areas. Please review all photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description. I have not attempted to repaint or restore the figures.
The set displays beautifully despite the age-related wear and has a wonderful authentic vintage appearance.Please note: This listing is for the 15 pieces shown in the photographs. I am not representing this as a complete original retail configuration since Columbia Statuary nativity figures were produced in various groupings and additional figures were available.A fantastic vintage Italian Christmas display and a particularly nice grouping for a Columbia Statuary collector, especially with the camel, Holy Family, Three Wise Men, animals and multiple shepherd/musician figures together.Maker: Columbia Statuary
Origin: Italy
Material: Chalkware / plaster composition
Era: Vintage / Mid-Century
Number of Pieces: 15
Mary: Approx. 5" tall
Joseph: Approx. 5" tall
If you would like additional pictures or measurements - please message me and i'll happily send any additional information.Ships carefully packed and individually wrapped due to the fragile nature of vintage chalkware.
