Description: Magnificent Vintage Beethoven Bust A Giannelli Made In Italy on Carrara Marble Base. This is a production piece based from the original A Giannelli sculpture and is from the 1950's - 1960's era. It measures about 8 3/4" tall; weighs 3 pounds. The bottom of the marble base has a label Made In Italy. No cracks or chips, it has a few dark scuff marks on the right side that will clean off with a little effort - see the detailed photos. A GiannelliThe activity of the factory Egregia starts in Volterra, a city of Italy, in Tuscany, of considerable historic and cultural interest, famous for the alabaster manufacture.The pieces that the factory produces, in recomposed stone, are made of alabaster and marble powder and resin.The original models of the sculptures have been made by Cav. Arnaldo Giannelli, founder of the firm.Born in Volterra, in 1907, he was a keen student of sculpture and graduated from the Royal School of Art. In 1944 he opened his own studio and produced pieces also for the Allied Forces.In 1953, he was appointed president of the Alabaster Craftsmen Guild, a position he held until 1961, with over 800 associates.Among his most famous works, we remember the bust for Dwight D Eisenhower, for which he received the American President's personal thanks. Mirko Basaldella, the famous sculptor, commissioned him to make a 3 metres high totem for the Boston University. He also made a bust of the President of Kenya, commissioned by Professor Fioravanti from Rome.For his professional achievements, he was awarded the title of "Cavaliere della Repubblica" in 1970.
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: Weymouth, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-28T02:40:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Marbled
Type: Statue
Material: Marble
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
