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1965 Signed/Dated A.Giannelli Italian Alabaster Beethoven Bust/Sculpture 6"

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Item Width : 3.875 in
Material : Alabaster
Signed By : Arnoldo Giannelli
Time Period Produced : 1960-1969
Production Technique : Carving
Format : Bust
Item Height : 6 in
Original/Licensed Reproduction : Original
Features : Signed/Dated
Theme : Music, History, Inspirational, People
Country/Region of Manufacture : Italy
Year of Production : 1965
Artist : Arnoldo Giannelli
Type : Sculpture
Item Length : 2.5 in
Period : Post-War (1940-1970)
Signed : Yes
Style : 3D
Region of Origin : Italy
Subject : Busts, Italy, Statue, Composer, Pianist, Ludwig Van Beethoven
Size : Medium

Beautifully Detailed Signed & Dated White Alabaster Bust Artfully Depicting German Composer & Pianist Ludwig Van Beethoven by Renowned Sculptor & Artist Arnoldo Giannelli. Made in Italy. Circa: 1966 Ludwig Van Beethoven (December 1770-March 1827). Born into a Musical Family Beethoven was the Eldest Surviving Child of Johann & Maria Magdalena Van Beethoven. Although Beethoven began to lose his Hearing at the age of 28 & by 44 Years of Age his Hearing Loss was Complete, Some of His Greatest Works Were Composed During this Time. “To play without passion is inexcusable! I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet. Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman. To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable”. -Ludwig Van Beethoven This Intricately Detailed Bust Captures the Essence of Ludwig Van Beethoven in his Prime. Alabaster is a Mineral Compound of Gypsum. A Soft Sulfate Mineral that is Easy to Carve & Polish. Used Since Ancient Times Particularly in Egypt. The Greeks & Romans also used Alabaster for Sculptures & Decorative Purposes. Sculpture is Signed on Back of Bust “1965 A. Giannelli Italy”. Ludwig Van Beethoven Sculpture is Mounted on a Sleek Matte Black Circular Pedestal Base. A Lovely & Eye Catching Color Contrast. Makes an Excellent Bookend or Paperweight. Sculpture Measures: L: 2.5″ W: 3.875″ H: 6″ Bust/Sculpture is in Great Condition. Smoke Free Home 🏡

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