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Giuseppe Armani Figurines
Welcome to The Prudent Collector where we are pleased to help you find the lowest discounted prices on Giuseppe Armani figurines including Armani's Disney figurines as well as other fine collectibles. We also endeavor to provide you with useful historical information about Armani collectibles.
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The History of Giuseppe Armani Figurines
Giuseppe Armani was born in 1935 in the village of Calci, Italy. It was not long before it became evident to his parents that he was a born artist as he drew everything he could see from the moment he could pick up a pencil. Now mind you these were not the usual drawings of a child, young Giuseppe created drawings of extraordinary detail and realism. Unfortunately early plans to attend the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence were unexpectedly dashed when his father died suddenly. His artistic education was put on hold as he was required by his family at home.
However Giuseppe continued to draw and it was not long before his talent was recognized when a local priest organized an exhibition for the town's young artists. Giuseppe entered a sculpture of a male torso which was greatly admired for its detailed precision and its adherence to classical styling. The sculpture was taken to the Art Gallery in Pisa, located across the street from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The owners of the gallery were amazed with its detail and beauty and immediately offered Giuseppe a permanent position.
With a job in Pisa, Giuseppe's dream of studying art was finally realized. He immersed himself in the masterpieces of the Renaissance and began to perfect his personal style. He began to work in sculpture and soon had admirers far and wide flocking to the gallery to see his latest creations.
In 1975, the Florence Sculpture d'Arte offered him a position working exclusively for their studio. He immediately accepted as he was promised complete artistic freedom to allow his talents to shine.
For the following 31 years he created beautiful masterpieces ranging from traditional Capodimonte styling to more modern, contemporary sculptures. Some of his most popular contemporary figurines were created for Disney. They consisted of Giuseppe's interpretation of Disney's most cherished characters such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio, the Little Mermaid and many others.
Tragically on October 28th 2006, Giuseppe Armani passed away suddenly, a victim of a massive stroke. His death was a great loss but his beautiful creations continue to live on, a legacy to his artistic genius.
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