Vintage Amilcare Santini Limited Edition Art Deco Woman Figurine

Vintage Amilcare Santini Limited Edition Art Deco Woman Figurine
# 94/3500 and signed
H 19 1/2in
estimated era- 1970s
Amilcare Santini was an Italian sculptor born on April 18, 1910, in Cecina, near the art cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa, and Volterra. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for modeling clay. By the age of 11, he had already created a small clay copy of the Monument to the Fallen of Cecina
Santini began his formal training at the age of 12 under the guidance of sculptor Colombini. He spent most of his time learning his craft in Colombini's workshop, working with clay from the local river and using simple tools like wooden sticks. His dedication and skill led him to become the official sculptor for Tito Bianchi's factory in Cecina in 1924
Throughout his career, Santini created numerous models of classic statues, Greek and Roman figures, and small figures of children, angels, and ladies for alabaster and chalk statues. After World War II, he established a small laboratory for fabricating rubber stamps from his original lead models
In 1958, Santini and his son Nedo started producing statues in imitation alabaster and alabaster powder mixed with oxolyte under the name ISAC DI SANTINI NEDO (INDUSTRIA STATUE ARTISTICHE CECINESI). The company continues to produce beautiful sculptures, maintaining the high standards of quality and craftsmanship established by Amilcare Santini
Amilcare Santini passed away in 1975, but his legacy lives on through his son Nedo and grandson Alberto, who continue to carry on the tradition of producing exquisite sculptures
Estate items may show wear and imperfections expected and consistent with age! Please bid accordingly All estate items are non returnable non refundable sold as-is where-is with no warranties expressed or implied.