Overview
A set of four vintage Italian alabaster hanging sculptures by Arnaldo Giannelli, from the mid 20th Century. The four sculptures depict four cherubs with lots of details, each has a different design. The sculptures have no crack or chips, in excellent condition.
Highlight
- a set of 4
- very nice details, of high quality
- in almost perfect condition
Details
- one cherub is playing a harp
- one cherub is playing a trumpet
- one cherub is lying on the ground resting
- one cherub is holding a cornucopia
Period
- circa 1960 (between 1907 and 1990, most likely mid 20th Century)
Sculptor
- Arnaldo Giannelli, Italian
Size
- 15.5 cm H / 10 cm W / 5 cm D
- 6 inch H / 4 inch W / 2 inch D
Condition
- overall excellent condition
- no chips
- no stains
Arnaldo Giannelli - Sculptor (Italian, 1907 - ???)
Arnaldo Giannelli was born in Volterra, Italy in 1907. Arnaldo Giannelli was a keen student of sculpture from the age of 10. He graduated from the Royal School of Art in 1924 and achieved the accolade of "Master" at the Nardoni Workshops. In 1944 he opened his own studio, with work consisting mainly of commissions from the Allied Forces.
For his professional achievements, he was awarded the title of "Cavaliere" in 1970, the Italian equivalent of a Knighthood. He was the president of the "Alabaster Craftsman Guild" from 1953 until 1961, and his most famous pieces are a bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower and a three meter high totem for Boston University.
Arnaldo Giannelli commonly marks his work “A. Giannelli”