Holy King Melchior
Material: hand carved wood, hand painted
Size: 8,5 cm high
Age: ca. 1920
Origin: Czech, Grulich
Condition:
Condition is good with signs of age.
Description:
This exceptional, very rare Grulich wooden figure depicts the Holy King Melchior. The artistic craftsmanship and authentic design make it a unique collector's item. Guaranteed antique, not a reproduction – a truly unique piece from around 1920. Perfect for a high-quality collection or as a special decorative piece.
Grulich nativity figures:
Grulich nowadays called Králiky in the Czech Republic is located at the foot of the Eagle Mountains in Northern Bohemia. Emperor Joseph II. forbade any christmas cribs in churches. After that at the end of the eighteenth century around the grulich area began a massive production of nativity figures for home use. There are many variants of the Grulicher figures, some are roughly, others very fine carved. The wood carvers in the Adlergebirge were mostly seasonal workers. Women and children painted the figures. The Grulicher crip production goes down during the upcoming industrialization at the end of the 19th century.
