Off White G. ARMANI ITALIAN FIGURINE STATUE TRUMPETING ELEPHANT Capodimonte

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BEAUTIFUL G. ARMANI ITALIAN FIGURINE STATUE Trumpeting ELEPHANT with the blue " crown emblem "N" Capodimonte It comes affixed to a briar wood base and name plate. I believe that this is a retired piece and was an open edition. BASE to TRUNK tip is about 12 inches and tusk to back base total is about 12 as well. the overall weight of the BULL ELEPHANT is 5.9 pounds prepacked on his stand. About the Artist: BIO: 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. If you need MORE INFORMATION please ask for it prior to bidding.I ship anyplace in the world. I am listing priority or parcel class US mail as shipping but reserve the right to use ANY SHIPPING COMPANY to get it to you more quickly or to save money! Return an item - our 100% money back guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the item to us in its original condition within 14 days of receipt. Returned items should be unused and must be returned in original packaging with any enclosed documentation. We will issue a full refund on receipt, excluding the original delivery charge. Item MUST be returned INSURED for FULL VALUE and TRACKED and UNDAMAGED! PLEASE CALL ME WITH PROBLEMS If you receive a damaged item, do NOT return it. Let us know and we will file an insurance claim. We insure most all Items sent and track EVERY ITEM FREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your... read more

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