Seated sheep 18th - 19th century

Francesco Gallo's "Seated Sheep" is a small, intricately crafted sculpture, dating back to the 18th or 19th century. The sheep is depicted in a seated pose, with its head turned slightly to the side and its mouth slightly open. Gallo's skillful use of detail and realistic portrayal of the sheep's fleece makes it a captivating piece of animal sculpture. The sculpture's size (4 3/8 inches tall) and the artist's meticulous attention to detail suggest it may have been part of a larger Nativity scene. This sculpture is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, a testament to the museum's diverse collection of artwork.