Beautiful female bust sculpture in a vintage design inspired by the Renaissance or Neoclassical style by Arnaldo Giannelli.
The bust by Arnoldo Giannelli, an Italian sculptor known for his alabaster and marble reproductions in classical styles.
The elaborate collar (possibly a Medici collar) and Renaissance-style busts are sculptures that reflect the revival of classical antiquity and humanism characteristic of the 15th and 16th centuries. Departing from the more stylised and symbolic medieval forms, Renaissance busts focused on realism, individual expression, and idealised human beauty.
This bust is made with alabaster with a marble base.
In vintage condition with authentic, minor signs of patina.
Height: 26cm
Length: 16cm
Width: 8cm
Arnaldo Giannelli was born in 1907 in Volterra, Italy, a city known for its alabaster. He studied at the Royal School of Art and opened his own studio in 1944. From 1953 to 1961, he served as the president of the Alabaster Craftsmen Guild.
In Volterra, Giannelli founded a factory named Egregia, which continues to operate under the management of his family. It is known for its high-quality alabaster and composite stone products.
Materials: While Giannelli worked with pure alabaster, many of the more widely available sculptures signed "A. Giannelli" are made from a composite of alabaster, marble powder, and resin.
Notable commissions include a bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower, for which he received a personal thank you, and a three-meter totem for Boston University. In 1970, Giannelli was awarded the title of "Cavaliere della Republica" for his artistic achievements.