Very Rare GIUSEPPE ARMANI Limited Edition 357/5000 "Sea Breeze" 0864C

Description: RARE - GIUSEPPE ARMANI SEA BREEZE 0864C Condition: New | Edition:Limited Edition | Edition Size: Limited Edition | Dim:15 3/4 inches | Giuseppe Armani| Item #: 864CThis Mint condition, never displayed sculpture is number 357 of 5000 limited edition made in 1997. Please see photosThis sculpture/figurine is BRAND NEW - never opened or displayed & packed in their original boxes and are guaranteed to be authentic Armani Sculptures. 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. All figurines shipped double boxed via UPS with proof of delivery and insured for total sales price. Damaged or lost items will be the purchasers claim with shipper per insurance documents.This figurine is part of a family estate collection. These belonged to a family member who passed and left these original, New, unopened treasures that are being sold to support surviving family. These are New In Box and have only been opened to inspect and and be photographed for these listings. All packaging and COA are original per item. Some are limited edition signed pieces so please check out other listings for those.Photos are of the exact figurine shipped to you and double boxed for protection. Please ask questions.

Price: 1525 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

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