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Holiday, Seasonal
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Rare German Christopher Radko Nativity Set by Marolin
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USD 3,800.00 |
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USD 3,800.00 |
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| Start Time |
Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
| End Time |
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 |
| Location |
Chicago, IL |
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Description
Exquisite Christopher Radko Nativity Set by Marolin Set number 046/300 I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this wonderful nativity at a German Estate Sale. It was boxed away and as far as the sellers knew had not been displayed for many years. The paint is radiant and the original glitter still glistens in the light. It is truely magnificent and would be the hallmark of any Christmas Collection. Produced by the Marolin Company exclusively for Christopher Radko this set is limited to only 300 pieces. The set first was introduced in 1994 and has never been issued again. The Marolin Company has been producing fine paper mache figurines since the late 1800's. At the companys beginning, figurines were a cottage industry in Germany with each region and town producing figures with unique features. This industry has since ceased and Marolin is the remaining purveyor of the Old World craft. At end of World War II the factory was forced to close due to the pressure of the East German Government. These antique molds were buried when the factory was closed. The molds remained hidden for over 40+ years. Only after the fall of the Berlin Wall did production again start. Each figure is cast from a paper mache/porcelain mixture and requires approximately one to three weeks to produce. The sculptures are hand-finished and finely hand-painted, demonstrating the artist's masterly skill and love of detail. This set has 28 beautifully painted figures. 4 palm trees (2 large, 2 small), 4 grazing sheep, a water well, a campsite fire and a stone stand for the angel. The figures range in height from 2 inches for the little angels to 7 inches for the camel and the larger elephant (2 elephants included) All figures have the original Marolin tags and Marolin stickers on the bottom. Everything that was issued in its release is included. It is the full set and every piece that is shown in the Radko catalog is accounted for and included. The figures are in near new condition. There is only a little missing paint on the nose of one of the shepards and on the crown of one of the three kings. On some of the figures there are small numbers written in discreet places and the corresponding numbers are on the Marolin tags. I don't know if this is from the factory. The figurines were stored in acid free tissue paper when I found them and did not have any Radko or Marolin box. Please feel free to email me any questions about the nativity. Due to the fragile nature of the figures and rarity of the set I cannot offer returns. All sales are final so please ask any questions before you bid. All payments must be cleared before shipment. Shipping is free within the Continental United States Contact me for other shipping arrangments if residence is outside United States Insurance and tracking is provided in shipping Thank you for looking.
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