George asks:

I'd like to know what this is worth, here's what I know about it. It's hand carved, about 75 years old There are 4 separate groups of three figures and one central figure all have a dowel in the bottom for location.

There is no signature. Carving is housed in a Mahogany wood case with a glass front and indirect light inside in the top of the case. Case is 29" Long x 15" high x 11"Wide

AW says:

 (Readers should note, that I have access to a much larger, more detailed photo than is posted here.) Wow! This is one beautiful carving. It's the one item I can honestly say I'm glad it's not signed as the lack of signature is obviously out of reverence for the work & it's subject. It VERY inspired.

When you see this carving you immediately notice the looks on the faces and the hand gestures, only a great carver can bring this out in every figure with such ease, or what looks like ease. This brings it to the top of the class. Next we see a balance & precision that is as perfect as you'll find in anything hand carved. I'd say it's a safe bet it's European, most likely Italian.

 It was set and mounted with great care even to the degree of what lighting it was exposed to which keeps it as is and unblemished. From the pictures shown, it appears to be obviously carved out of maple.

Date Range Made: 1925-40

 Retail Value: $9,500 - $12,000 (top price)

Wholesale Value: $75000 (The mid range price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale Value: N/A The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

 Common Trade Terminology:

 Hand Carved Last Supper, Hand Carved Diorama, Slang Terms: N/A Selling Tips: This should only be sold in a high quality auction as one of the leading items.

 The one reason this item is not appraised by me in a much higher range right now is one of age, another 25 years will do a LOT for the value of this beautiful carving.

 Care and Storage Tips:

 Obviously just the way it's stored at the present. If packing, I'd remove from case if possible and foam wrap the carving. Then X-tape the panes of glass on the case for strength when packing.(Lay the tape in a bunched manner so it comes off easy)

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