Seated Ox – Fontanini® 18" Collection

Brand: House of Fontanini | Item #53734

Complete the peaceful setting of Bethlehem with the Seated Ox #53734 from the Fontanini® 18" Collection. Resting quietly beside the Holy Family, this beautifully sculpted Nativity animal brings warmth, realism, and the humble character of the stable to your Fontanini Italian Nativity.

Designed specifically for Fontanini's impressive 18" scale Nativity, the Seated Ox is crafted from durable polymer and features the detailed sculpting and natural coloration collectors associate with Fontanini. The relaxed pose makes the ox a wonderful companion to the Holy Family and an important finishing piece for a large church, parish, institutional, or home Nativity display.

Bring the Stable at Bethlehem to Life

The animals surrounding the manger help transform a Nativity display into a complete Bethlehem scene. With its peaceful seated posture, gentle expression, sculpted coat, horns, hooves, and warm natural coloring, the Fontanini Seated Ox adds another layer of authenticity and visual interest without distracting from the Christ Child at the center.

Its low, reclining profile is particularly effective when positioned near Baby Jesus and the Manger, helping frame the Holy Family while adding depth and dimension to a larger display.

Independent product information confirms #53734 as Fontanini's polymer Seated Ox for the 18" scale Nativity collection.

An Essential Piece for the 18" Fontanini Nativity

The Seated Ox isn't simply a standalone animal—it is part of Fontanini's coordinated large-scale Nativity.

Published information for the complete Fontanini 18" Nativity specifically identifies Seated Ox #53734 among the figures used in the full scene, together with Joseph #53711, Mary #53712, Baby Jesus #53713, the Kings, shepherd, angel, sheep, and Seated Donkey #53733.

That makes this an excellent piece whether you're building a new Fontanini Nativity, expanding an existing 18" collection, or replacing a missing animal from a larger church or parish display.

Made for Large, Meaningful Nativity Displays

Fontanini's 18" Collection has the visual presence needed for spaces where smaller figures can easily disappear. The Seated Ox works beautifully in:

• Church sanctuaries and narthexes
• Parish and chapel Nativity displays
• Schools and religious institutions
• Large residential Christmas displays
• Commercial and community Nativity scenes
• Heirloom Fontanini collections

A complete 18" Fontanini Nativity is marketed for large-scale settings and includes the Seated Ox #53734 as one of its coordinated animals.

A Fontanini Tradition More Than a Century in the Making

The Fontanini tradition began in the hills of Tuscany more than 100 years ago, when Emanuele Fontanini established the family business in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, in 1908. From those humble beginnings grew a Nativity tradition treasured by collectors for expressive sculpting, carefully molded figures, hand-painted details, and the ability to build an entire Bethlehem scene one meaningful piece at a time.

The durable polymer construction also makes large-scale Fontanini figures more practical to handle and display than similarly sized pieces made from more fragile materials.

Shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini

When you shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini, you're buying from a small business that genuinely appreciates the tradition behind every figure.

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 love these Nativity pieces and the story they help tell.

Our mission remains:

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

Add Seated Ox #53734 to your 18" Fontanini Italian Nativity and bring another beautiful detail of the Bethlehem stable into your Christmas tradition.

Product Details

• Product: Seated Ox Figure
• Fontanini Item #: 53734
• UPC: 089945221053
• Collection: Fontanini® 18" Collection
• Scale: 18" Nativity Scale
• Material: Durable Polymer
• Pose: Seated / Resting Ox
• Packaging: Boxed
• Coordinates With: Fontanini 18" Holy Family, Seated Donkey, sheep, shepherds, Kings, and angels
• Ideal For: Churches, parishes, chapels, schools, large home Nativities and heirloom Fontanini collections

Masterpiece Collection Availability

Please note that larger Fontanini Masterpiece Collection pieces, including sizes from approximately 18" through 70", are typically stocked when available. Due to their size, intricate details, and higher cost, however, some pieces may be available on a special-order basis.

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

Would you like to confirm availability of Seated Ox #53734 before ordering? Please call our Parish Sales Department at 507-469-9659 or email House of Fontanini. We will gladly check availability for you.