Description: Giuseppe Armani Figurine Vanessa 0347F Statue Capodimonte Florence Italy Luxury Turn of the Century Woman Gilded Age Wood base with Metal Plaque Condition Excellent No Chips or Cracks Unboxed Description: Women, Fashion, Floral Pattern: Golden Age by Armani Status: Discontinued. • Statuette of a lady named Vanessa with a fan in her hand • Vanessa - original title • Art. 0347F • Italy, 1995 • Studio Florence • Master Giuseppe Armani • DTL series • Marked with “F” Capodimonte • Material Porcelain • Size Large • Dimensions: 34 x 16 cm 14 in x 6.5 in • Weight: 5 lbs ABOUT Giuseppe Armani was born in Calci, Italy, in 1935. From the moment young 'Bebe' could pick up a pencil, he drew. He drew everything he saw. He drew everyone he knew. He drew all day long. Armani's parents were amazed at Giuseppe's prodigious output and they recognized that their little boy's sketches were more than just the whimsical drawings of most children. Uncanny realism and attention to detail revealed Giuseppe's true talent. He had The Gift. Giuseppe's teachers decided that Armani should attend the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. Unfortunately, as the arrangements were being made, his father died unexpectedly. The family needed Giuseppe now. Art school was forgotten. But the Art was not. Giuseppe Armani's natural talent was finally recognized when a local priest organized an exhibition of young artists; Giuseppe entered a sculpture of a classically inspired male torso. The work was greatly admired for its extraordinary anatomical precision. When the torso was taken to the Art Gallery in Pisa -- located across the street from the famous Leaning Tower -- Giuseppe Armani's talent was rewarded with the offer of a permanent job there. In Pisa, Armani's dream of studying art was finally realized. He immersed himself in the great masterpieces of the Renaissance that he had only read about in books. He travelled to Siena and Florence and began to hone his personal style; Giuseppe drew heavily on the style of 16th Century Florentine Renaissance. Sculpture, Armani realized, allowed him to work in three dimensions. He infused life, character and even soul into his works. Giuseppe experimented in wood, clay, alabaster and marble and his reputation grew with each breathtaking creation. Art admirers soon started flocking to the gallery to see Armani's latest efforts. In 1975, the Florence Sculture d'Arte, recognizing Armani's genius, offered him the opportunity to work exclusively for them. He would be encouraged to give free rein to his artistic muse. Giuseppe Armani accepted. For more than 20 years Armani has created masterpieces ranging from traditional Capodimonte style to more daring, contemporary, sometimes whimsical sculptures. Always, Giuseppe infused his figurines with breathtaking realism -- with a spark of life. This continues to amaze even his many admirers the world over. Giuseppe Armani describes his credo this way: "Although I consider myself a direct descendant of the Renaissance heritage, I believe that an artist has to follow his own evolution and not solely be a ruminant of the past, as glorious as it may have been. An artist conducts a search that may lead him far out in exploring new areas of interest. I continually search to discover new and better means of expression. The master died in 2006, leaving behind a wide circle of admirers of his talent. Features: • Golden Age by Armani, FLorence Size: Unisex 14 in Condition: Pre-Owned Good Condition Excellent No Chips or Cracks
Price: 399.99 USD
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Armani
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: 14 in
Year Manufactured: 1973
Department: Adults
Unit Type: Unit
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 14 in
Style: Italian
Features: Limited Edition, Retired
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Matte
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 6.5 in
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Golden Age Woman "Vanessa"
Signed: No
Color: Ivory and peach
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Women
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Brand: Giuseppe Armani
Type: Statue
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Unboxed
Collection: Limited Editions
Theme: Art, People, Romantic
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Production Technique: Batch Production
Character Family: Golden Age Woman
Item Weight: 4.75 lbs