Giuseppe Armani - Sculpture

Giuseppe Armani – Greyhound / Whippet Dog Sculpture – Florence Sculture d'Arte – 1992 – Italy – Hand-Painted Cold-Cast Porcelain Offered for auction is an elegant vintage dog sculpture designed by the renowned Italian artist Giuseppe Armani (1935–2006) for Florence Sculture d'Arte, Italy. This beautifully detailed animal figurine depicts a graceful, slender dog resembling a greyhound or whippet, standing in a proud and alert position with its head raised. The sculpture is finished in natural ivory-white and warm brown tones, with carefully painted patches across the body, legs and head. A reddish-brown collar with decorative detailing completes the composition. The dog stands on a realistically textured sculptural base, mounted on an attractive rectangular wooden display plinth with a decorative burr-wood-effect top and black edges. A gold-coloured nameplate on the front bears the name Giuseppe Armani. Artist and manufacturer Giuseppe Armani (1935–2006) was an Italian sculptor celebrated for his detailed figurines, elegant animal sculptures, romantic compositions and decorative artworks. His designs were produced by Florence Sculture d'Arte in Italy and became popular among international collectors of Italian figurines and decorative sculpture. Armani's work is admired for its lifelike modelling, expressive details, carefully balanced compositions and finely finished surfaces. This particular sculpture bears several identifying marks associated with the Florence collection: - The Giuseppe Armani signature on the sculptural base. - The Florence manufacturer's marking. - The copyright inscription (c) 1992 FLORENCE. - The distinctive blue manufacturer's symbol. - The Giuseppe Armani nameplate on the wooden plinth. - The original Florence Sculture d'Arte label and Made in Italy marking on the underside. The copyright inscription dates the design to 1992, although the exact year of manufacture has not been independently established. Material and craftsmanship The sculpture is made from a porcelain-like composite material, commonly known as cold-cast porcelain or resin-based porcelain. This material was widely used for Giuseppe Armani's Florence figurines because it allows intricate sculptural details and subtle surface textures to be reproduced. The figure has a predominantly matte, ivory-coloured finish with carefully applied brown shading and markings. The dog's anatomy is particularly well modelled, featuring a long and elegant neck, slender legs, pronounced ribcage, narrow waist, muscular hindquarters and a gracefully curved tail. The finely detailed head features expressive eyes, a black nose, naturalistic ears and a carefully modelled muzzle. The reddish-brown collar adds a decorative touch, while the lifelike painted markings emphasise the dog's elegant physique. The sculptural figure is mounted on a rectangular wooden display base with an attractive burr-wood-effect finish and black stepped edges. Dimensions Approximate overall dimensions, including the wooden base: Width: 18.3 cm (183 mm) Height: 21 cm (210 mm) Depth: 13 cm (130 mm) Artist: Giuseppe Armani Manufacturer: Florence Sculture d'Arte Country of origin: Italy Design copyright: 1992 Material: Cold-cast porcelain / resin-based porcelain composite Base: Decorative wooden display plinth Subject: Dog, greyhound or whippet type sighthound Quantity: 1 sculpture Condition The sculpture is in great condition. On the side of the wooden base, sadly there is a small cut. Please carefully examine all photographs for an accurate impression of the condition, particularly the dog's ears, tail, legs, paws, collar and the edges of the wooden base. The photographs form an integral part of the description. Decorative and collecting interest This sculpture is especially appealing to collectors of Giuseppe Armani figurines, Florence Sculture d'Arte, Italian sculptures, Italian decorative arts, vintage Italian figurines, Capodimonte-style sculptures, cold-cast porcelain, resin figurines and hand-painted decorative objects. It is also of particular interest to dog lovers and collectors of greyhounds, whippets, sighthounds, hunting dogs, racing dogs, greyhound figurines, whippet figurines, dog statues, dog sculptures, canine art, pedigree dog collectibles and animal figurines. Additional collecting themes include animalier sculpture, wildlife figurines, domestic animals, realistic animal sculptures, vintage dog ornaments, decorative pet figurines, porcelain-style animals, Italian craftsmanship, collectible animal statues, 1990s decorative art and European figurative sculpture. Its elegant appearance also makes it suitable for collectors of classic interiors, vintage home accessories, traditional decorations, ornamental sculptures, decorative collectibles and Italian design. Display possibilities The sculpture can be displayed in a living room, office, study, library, bedroom or collector's cabinet. The wooden plinth provides an attractive presentation and makes the figurine suitable for display on a bookshelf, side table, desk, mantelpiece or display cabinet. Its neutral ivory and brown colouring combines beautifully with traditional wooden furniture, classic interiors and collections of decorative ceramics or animal sculptures. The realistic modelling and expressive posture make it an attractive decorative object even when displayed independently of other figurines. Shipping The sculpture will be carefully wrapped in protective materials and securely packed and will be shipped with track and trace. An elegant vintage Giuseppe Armani dog sculpture from the Florence Sculture d'Arte collection, featuring a beautifully modelled greyhound or whippet-type dog, naturalistic hand-painted details, original manufacturer's markings and a decorative wooden display base. An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Italian art, Giuseppe Armani figurines, greyhounds, whippets, dog sculptures and vintage animal figurines.

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