Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Carved Mother-of-pearl Nativity Scene, Bethlehem, Palestine, mid 19th century, depicting the three wise men presenting gifts to the Christ Child, with reticulated foliate borders, reverse incised "MERCENA MELVILLE," with hinged stand, lg. 8 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
Scattered small areas of loss.