Giuseppe Armani (1935–2006), "Elephant for Good Luck," Florence Sculture d'Arte, Italy, 1983
Alabaster-resin composite (so-called “cold porcelain”), wooden pedestal
Giuseppe Armani (mark stamped into the material: “G. Armani”) Manufacturer: Florence Sculture d’Arte, Italy Date: 1983 (mark on the sculpture: “© 1983 FLORENCE”)
Condition:
Sculpture: Collector’s condition / very good. No chips, cracks, or chipping of the material. The animal’s anatomical details, skin folds, and trunk are intact.
Base: Natural signs of aging are visible on the edges of the wooden pedestal in the form of losses and wear of the original polish/varnish (exposed raw wood). On the side panel, the original metal plaque bearing the artist’s name (“G. Armani”) is preserved.
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