Maranatha Christian Academy – 2014 MCA Gala at the Lake
Auction Ends: Nov 10, 2014 11:00 PM CST

Christmas

The Christmas Story Large Nativity Scene by Willowtree

Item Number
406
Estimated Value
100 USD
Sold
55 USD to MCAEagle1
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Her name is Mary. His name is Joseph. The baby, Jesus.....

Winner receives "The Christmas Story" - the largest-scale nativity created by Susan Lordi for Willowtree by Demdaco. The two figures are approx. 15" tall.

The expressive gestures of Mary and Joseph reveal their humanity, and portray their overwhelming emotion of love and protection for their newborn child. The two-piece set of Mary holding baby Jesus, and Joseph is the centerpiece of The Christmas Story. The figures are nearly 15" tall, and painted with richly layered colors. The elegant movement of Mary's and Joseph's garments, and their protective gestures bring this composition to the highest levels of sculptural art.

Mary is turned in toward Joseph, sheltered by his right arm. Joseph's staff and cloak form a protective shield around his new family. Joseph's left hand, positioned above the head of baby Jesus, shadows the curve of Mary's wrist. This is a historically symbolic gesture of blessing and protection.

"The Christmas Story is a story from the past but the overwhelming emotions of holding a new baby, starting a new family, and wanting to protect them forevermore are present today in every culture and every age. My hope is that the gestures of Mary and Joseph will represent these powerful feelings of love and protection." ~ Susan Lordi

Item Special Note

Shipping Available - Item assumed local pickup unless winning bidder contacts schoenfeldm@ma-kc.org.

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