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Giuseppe Armani Vintage Ceramic Figurine Statue Boy

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:220.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 75.00 USD
Giuseppe Armani Vintage Ceramic Figurine Statue Boy
This ceramic statue by Giuseppe Armani portrays a boy from around the 19th century, as he walks along with a basket and white dove. We do not know the title of this piece, but it looks like it could be a character from Tom Sawyer. That time period is certainly conveyed through the boy's clothing. We also do not know the age, but given the look of the piece, and the presence of the large base, we believe it dates from around the 1960's or 70's. The underside is stamped with a gold N with crown. The back of the piece has the N with crown, plus the artist's initials. The size measures 20" tall and 10" wide, including the 7 1/2" diameter brass trimmed porcelain base. It's condition very good, and has only maybe a few minor chips. Some of those include the end of some strands of hair broken at the tip, and there might be some worn portions on the dove's left wing. There are a few other spots so light it is difficult to say whether or not they are tiny chips or just the natural edge. It could use a light cleaning overall.
This is a wonderful piece by the legendary Italian maker.