GIUSEPPE ARMANI "LADY WITH MUFF" 19" LE #0388C MINT W/BOX

Description: Giuseppe Armani figurine named "Lady With Muff". Limited Edition #3917 of 5,000. Made of cold cast porcelain in Florence Italy at the Sculture d'arte studios by the finest craftsmen. There is a gold plaque on the front with the artist's name, an engraved signature and it is hallmarked with the Capodimonte "N" and Crown Pottery Mark. It comes in original box with COA from a smoke free home. Measures 19" tall. GIUSEPPE ARMANI 1935-2006 GIUSEPPE ARMANI was born in Calci Province of Pisa, in 1935. From the moment young Giuseppe could pick up a pencil, he drew. He drew everything he saw. He drew everyone he knew. He drew all day long. And it wasn’t long before his parents and teachers saw he had The Gift. Young Armani was already enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence when his father unexpectedly died. Because the family now needed Giuseppe, art school was forgotten. Art, however, was not. When Giuseppe’s Parish Priest organized an exhibition for young artists, he entered Giuseppe’s sculpture of a classically inspired male torso. When the torso was taken to the Art Gallery in Pisa (adjacent to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa) Giuseppe Armani’s talent was rewarded with an offer of a permanent job. While in Pisa he often traveled to Siena and Florence where he immersed himself in the great masterpieces of the Renaissance. His distinction was and remains in his ability to infuse life, character and soul into his sculpture. Giuseppe experimented in wood, clay, alabaster and marble. His reputation grew with each breathtaking creation. Soon art enthusiasts from around the world started to flock to the Art Gallery just to see Giuseppe Armani’s latest creations. In 1975, Florence Sculture d’arte, recognizing Armani’s genius, offered him the opportunity to work exclusively for them. He was encouraged to give free rein to his artistic muse. For more than 25 years Armani has created masterpieces ranging from the traditional Capodimonte style to the more daring, contemporary and whimsical sculptures. Always and remarkably, Giuseppe Armani’s figurines have the spark of life and realism. Sadly, Giuseppe Armani passed away suddenly on Saturday, the 28th of October 2006, due to a massive stroke. We all have lost a great Master, but he will live on through his art, and all the collectors and art lovers all over the world, will share a part of his wonderful personality just looking at the timeless works of art he created. *Buy with confidence, as I am a trusted top rated Ebay seller. Please contact me with any questions or concerns prior to purchasing, including if you think the shipping may be too high. In that case, send me your zip code for an accurate shipping cost and/or options. I ship the same or next business day. Armani figurines will be double boxed and shipped insured for purchase price.

Price: 495 USD

Location: Hidden Valley Lake, California

End Time: 2024-12-03T21:09:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 39 USD