King Gaspar – Fontanini® 18" Collection

Brand: House of Fontanini | Item #53715

Bring the journey of the Three Kings to life with King Gaspar #53715 from the Fontanini® 18" Collection. Presented in a reverent kneeling pose with his gift held before him, Gaspar captures one of the most meaningful moments of the Epiphany—the arrival of the Magi to honor the newborn Christ Child.

Created for an impressive 18" scale Fontanini Italian Nativity, King Gaspar is crafted from durable polymer and richly detailed from his expressive face and traditional head covering to the flowing folds and contrasting colors of his royal garments. The result is a substantial Nativity figure with the presence needed for a church, parish, institutional, or large home Christmas display.

A King Kneeling Before the Christ Child

King Gaspar's kneeling posture gives this figure particular significance within the Nativity. Rather than simply standing as part of the scene, he is shown approaching the Holy Family in an attitude of humility and reverence.

The sculpture's layered robes, regal head covering, carefully modeled hands, facial expression, and presentation vessel create a striking figure from every viewing angle. Placed near the manger, Gaspar naturally directs attention toward Baby Jesus and helps tell the next chapter of the Christmas story—the coming of the Magi.

This makes him especially beautiful for displays that transition from Christmas to Epiphany, when the Three Kings can be gradually moved closer to the manger as their journey to Bethlehem is retold.

Complete the Three Kings

King Gaspar is designed to coordinate with King Melchior and King Balthazar, allowing collectors to assemble the Three Kings as part of a complete 18" Fontanini scene.

Whether you're beginning with the Holy Family and expanding gradually or completing an established large-scale collection, King Gaspar #53715 is an important addition to the story.

Made for an Impressive 18" Fontanini Nativity

The Fontanini 18" Collection is particularly well suited to larger settings where smaller Nativity figures may lack sufficient visual presence. King Gaspar makes a beautiful choice for church sanctuaries and narthexes, parish and chapel Nativities, schools and religious institutions, large residential displays, and heirloom Christmas collections.

Fontanini's 18" figures can also be combined into an expansive Nativity rather than being limited to a simple Holy Family grouping. Published complete-set information confirms that Gaspar #53715 is one of the coordinated figures used in the full 18" scene.

More Than a Century of Fontanini Tradition

The Fontanini story began in the Tuscan hills of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, where Emanuele Fontanini established the family business in 1908. What began as a small workshop grew into a multi-generational tradition of Nativity artistry known around the world.

Fontanini figures are prized for their expressive sculpting, intricate molded details, durable polymer construction, and hand-painted character. They are designed not simply as Christmas decorations, but as individual pieces of a larger story—allowing collectors to build Bethlehem one figure at a time.

King Gaspar embodies that tradition beautifully. His royal clothing and gift speak of his stature as a king, while his kneeling posture reminds us that before the Christ Child, earthly rank gives way to worship.

Shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini

When you shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini, you're purchasing from a small business with a genuine love for the Nativity tradition.

For more than 25 years, House of Fontanini has proudly served collectors, families, churches, and parishes from our Minnesota warehouse. We don't simply sell Fontanini—we appreciate the craftsmanship, collect the pieces, and believe in the story these remarkable figures were created to tell.

Our mission says it best:

“Telling His Story, one piece at a time.”

Add King Gaspar #53715 to your Fontanini Italian Nativity, pair him with Melchior and Balthazar, and create an Epiphany scene worthy of becoming a treasured Christmas tradition for generations.

Product Details

• Product: King Gaspar
• Fontanini Item #: 53715
• UPC: 089945218640
• Collection: Fontanini® 18" Collection
• Scale: 18" Nativity Scale
• Material: Durable Polymer
• Character: Gaspar, one of the Three Kings / Magi
• Pose: Kneeling with Gift
• Packaging: Boxed
• Coordinates With: King Melchior #53714, King Balthazar #53716 and other Fontanini 18" Collection figures
• Ideal For: Churches, parishes, chapels, religious institutions, large home Nativities and heirloom Fontanini collections

Masterpiece Collection Availability

Please note that larger Fontanini Masterpiece Collection pieces, ranging from approximately 18" to 70", are typically stocked when available. Because of their impressive size, intricate craftsmanship, and higher cost, however, some pieces may be available on a special-order basis.

For pieces that need to be ordered from the workshop in Tuscany, please allow up to 120 days for delivery.

To check current availability of King Gaspar #53715, please contact our Parish Sales Department at 507-469-9659 or email House of Fontanini. We will gladly check availability for you!