Willow Tree Starry Night Nativity, Sculpted Hand-Painted Nativity Triptych

Sentiment: ”…and heaven and nature sing” written on Enclosure Card. 8.5”h x 8”w x 2”d resin box triptych with hinged 1/4”d doors that open 16”w. Applied gold leaf. Can be hung on wall with two keyhole hangers or free standing. 5.5 lbs. Exterior of box is decorated with gold carvings and blue etchings. Inside box, bas-relief carving of scenes from Nativity Story, decorated with blue ombré and gold-leaf dots; shepherd playing instrument carved on inside left door; offering of Magi represented with gold icons on inside right door.. Figures in bas-relief within an 8” box that opens as a triptych to reveal a starry night encircling an intimate scene. Deep gradated blues, sparkly gold and symbolic imagery is a reference to historical objects of art. “I embellished the surface with gold dots—symbolizing light, energy, hope, inner strength. Gold connotes preciousness and enduring value, and I wanted this to be a special piece, that would be kept for a long time.” –Susan Lordi.. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand.. Ready to display on a shelf, table or mantel. To clean, dust with soft brush or cloth.