Sapphira the Shepherdess - Fontanini® 5" Nativity Collection - Preorder - Ships 8/26

PREORDER INFORMATION:  You can be one of the first to own this figurine that is new for 2026.  The piece is expected to arrive in mid-July and ship in August.  To preorder, simply place in your cart and proceed to checkout.  Your preorder items will be charged right away to reserve your piece and guarantee shipment on the first arrival, and then ship once it arrives.

Sapphira the Shepherdess

House of Fontanini — Item #54138

Sapphira the Shepherdess is a beautiful addition to the beloved Fontanini® 5" Nativity Collection, bringing warmth, grace, and authenticity to your Nativity village. Introduced in 2026, this charming shepherdess stands ready to tend her flock, holding her staff beside a woven basket. Her gentle posture and flowing garments are sculpted with remarkable detail, capturing the everyday life and quiet devotion of the shepherds who first heard the news of Christ’s birth.

From the soft folds of her garments to the lifelike expression of calm watchfulness, Sapphira reflects the timeless artistry that collectors around the world treasure in Fontanini figures. She pairs beautifully with shepherds, shepherdesses, and lambs, helping to create a vibrant and living Bethlehem scene within your Nativity display.

Each figure is hand-sculpted, molded, and carefully hand-painted in Tuscany, Italy, preserving a tradition of craftsmanship that has endured for generations. Made from durable polymer, Sapphira is both heirloom-quality and family-friendly, designed to be enjoyed and displayed year after year.

The Fontanini Nativity tradition carried on here at HouseofFontanini.com began over 100 years ago in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, in the hills of Tuscany, when Emanuele Fontanini opened his first shop in 1908. What started as a small family workshop has grown into a world-renowned creator of heirloom-quality Nativity sets and figurines. Each piece continues to be carefully crafted by skilled artisans through a multi-generational family-guided process.

Today, House of Fontanini proudly continues this tradition by bringing these treasured Nativity pieces directly to collectors and families through our retail and e-commerce store. For over 25 years, we have been a locally owned small business serving collectors from our Minnesota warehouse, and we truly love the tradition we share.

Our mission is simple:
“Telling His Story, one piece at a time.”

Whether you are building your first Nativity scene or adding to a cherished collection, Sapphira the Shepherdess is a wonderful figure to help bring your Bethlehem village to life.

Be sure to shop Fontanini and explore special finds in our Fontanini outlet for more beautiful additions to your Nativity display.

Product Details

• Item Number: 54138

• UPC: 089945927122

• Collection: Fontanini® 5" Nativity Collection

• Figure: Sapphira the Shepherdess

• Scale: 5 Inch

• Material: Durable Polymer (child-safe)

• Origin: Made in Italy

• Craftsmanship: Hand-sculpted and hand-painted in Tuscany, Italy

• Packaging: Gift boxed with story card included

• Pairs With: Any shepherd, shepherdess, or lamb figures