From my research, this sculpture was made in Volterra, where Giannelli was born, which is a city in the heart of Italy's alabaster district. The bust is sculpted from an alabaster compound (alabaster dust mixed with a binding compound), and is secured a top a white Carrara marble base (sought-after marble from the Carrara Quarry of Northern Italy).
Some Giannelli history:
Giannelli started his study of sculpture at the young age of ten, and went on to graduate from the Royal School of Art in 1924, achieving the status of "Master" at the Nardoni Workshops. He was president of the Alabaster Craftsmen Guild from 1953 to 1961, and in 1970 was awarded the title of "Cavaliere" (the Italian equivalent of Knighthood) for his many artistic achievements.
Among his most famous pieces, three works are prominent. He completed a bust for Dwight D Eisenhower, for which he received the American President's personal thanks. Mirko Basaldella, the famous sculptor, commissioned him to create a three metre high totem for the Boston University. He also produced a bust of the President of Kenya which was commissioned by Professor Fioravanti of Rome.
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Weight: 10kg
Marble Base: 33cm X 20cm
Height: +- 30cm
This item is in Very Good condition with no cracks or chips ( Just a little Dusty )
Wrestlers Greco/Roman Sculpture
Summon the heroes! The Olympic games magnetized the finest tuned athletes. Through victory, they became legends. This sculpture from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy (c. 1st century BC) depicts two male athletes in a tense wrestling pose. Their sophisticated composition and heightened emotion are characteristic of Greek Hellenistic art (c. 323 - 31 BC).
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