A. Santini Moses (Mosè) Figurine after Michelangelo, Moses with Horns
A small Italian souvenir copy of Michelangelo's Moses, signed A. Santini
This A. Santini Moses figurine is a small cream-colored copy of Michelangelo's Moses, the seated, horned prophet on the tomb of Pope Julius II in San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome. The front of the base is molded MOSE, the Italian name, and the piece is signed A. Santini twice and marked ITALY. The owner's listing and one other live listing describe it as about 5 inches tall, resin, and made in Rome in 1969; no date or city is visible on the figure, so the year rests on those listings. Another live listing names the maker as A. Santini. Similar small Moses copies are sold signed G. Ruggeri or G.R.; this one is not, so those are a different maker's version.
A cream-colored seated Moses with horns, a long flowing beard and the tablets under his arm
The A. Santini Moses is a cream-colored cast figure, an ivory white with tan antique shading worked into the folds, of Moses seated on a block. Two short horns rise from his curly hair. His long, wavy beard falls to his waist, and the fingers of his right hand comb through it. The two tablets of the law stand upright under his right arm. His bare, muscular left arm rests across his lap. A heavy robe drapes over his knees; his right foot, in a sandal, is set forward on the base, and his left leg is drawn back. He sits on a plain rectangular base with MOSE in raised capitals on the front.
A small cream-colored seated Moses with horns, MOSE on the base front and A. SANTINI / ITALY on the base side is this A. Santini copy of Michelangelo's Moses.
- Head: two short horns, thick curly hair, deep-set eyes, head turned to his left.
- Beard: long wavy beard reaching his waist, right hand fingers twisted into it.
- Tablets: two upright tablets held under the right arm.
- Body: short-sleeved tunic, bare muscular arms, robe draped over the knees in deep folds.
- Feet: right foot forward in a sandal, left leg tucked back.
- Base: plain rectangular slab, MOSE in raised block capitals on the front.
- Back: plain block seat signed A SANTINI in raised script-like capitals, A. SANTINI and ITALY in raised capitals along the base side.
- Underside: flat, with a round patch of white fill under the figure.
- Seen on the owner's copy: a small chip at the back of the head and one at a base corner showing white underneath, and remnants of black felt on the underside.
Base front, raised: MOSE Back of the seat, raised: A SANTINI Base side, raised: A. SANTINI ITALYNo date, no "Rome" mark and no G. Ruggeri or G.R. signature is visible in the photos. The underside is partly covered by old felt.
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Every listing we've found, ranked by delivered price
2 live listings of the A. Santini Moses on eBay, checked October 25, 2026, cheapest first.
| Seller | Condition | Price | Shipping | Delivered | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay seller eBay | Listed as perfect condition, 5", 1969 | $24.99 | $19.15 | $44.14delivered | Live | View ↗ |
| eBay seller eBay | Vintage, or best offer | $39.99 | $8.23 | $48.22delivered | Live | View ↗ |
Recorded sale
| Seller | Condition | Price | Shipping | Delivered | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fruitbushes eBay | Used, 5"; small chips at the back of the head and a base corner | $21.00 | $6.86 | $27.86delivered | Sold Oct 16, 2026 | View ↗ |
About the A. Santini Moses figurine
What is this Moses figurine?
A small cream-colored souvenir copy of Michelangelo's Moses, the seated, horned prophet from the tomb of Pope Julius II in San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome. The base is molded MOSE, the Italian name, and signed A. Santini, Italy.
Why does Moses have horns?
Michelangelo's statue shows Moses with two horns on his head, and copies keep them. That is why sellers list these as Moses with horns.
Is it a G. Ruggeri piece?
No. This copy is signed A. Santini on the seat and on the base, with ITALY. Small Moses copies signed G. Ruggeri or G.R. are a different maker's version.
When was it made?
Two listings, the owner's and one other, date it to 1969 in Rome. No date or city is visible on the figure or base in the photos, so that date is not confirmed by the piece itself.
What is it worth?
Two live eBay listings on October 25, 2026 asked $44.14 and $48.22 delivered. The owner's copy, with small chips, sold for $21 plus $6.86 shipping in October 2026.
- eBay 227510907630, the owner's listing (height, 1969 Rome date, material)
- eBay 227501362277, resin, 5 inches, 1969
- eBay 820148155666, names the maker as A. Santini, made in Italy
- Figure and marks, from the owner's photos