Giuseppe Armani Capodimonte "Tramp Feeding Dove" Composite Sculpture
Large Italian Giuseppe Armani figural group depicting an elderly vagabond seated on a rustic weathered bench, extending one hand toward a white dove perched along the fence. The composition is modeled in composite and mounted on a dark polished wood display base, with extensive hand-painted detail throughout. The figure is rendered with deeply modeled facial features, white beard, green cap, layered worn clothing, and exaggerated expressive hands characteristic of Armani’s narrative figural work. His lap is covered with a sculpted newspaper titled La Gazzetta, accompanied by miniature food elements including sausage and cheese, while the bench is further detailed with a spoon, overturned container, scattered coins, rough-hewn planks, broken fence rails, textured groundwork, stones, vegetation, and a tree stump. Signed “G.A.” on the front of the composition and additionally marked “Giuseppe Armani” with the crowned “N” Capodimonte-style mark near the base. Retains its original Certificato di Garanzia hangtag. Overall condition appears good with light surface wear and minor handling marks consistent with age. Measures 14" H x 21.75" W x 13" D.
[ translate ]Large Italian Giuseppe Armani figural group depicting an elderly vagabond seated on a rustic weathered bench, extending one hand toward a white dove perched along the fence. The composition is modeled in composite and mounted on a dark polished wood display base, with extensive hand-painted detail throughout. The figure is rendered with deeply modeled facial features, white beard, green cap, layered worn clothing, and exaggerated expressive hands characteristic of Armani’s narrative figural work. His lap is covered with a sculpted newspaper titled La Gazzetta, accompanied by miniature food elements including sausage and cheese, while the bench is further detailed with a spoon, overturned container, scattered coins, rough-hewn planks, broken fence rails, textured groundwork, stones, vegetation, and a tree stump. Signed “G.A.” on the front of the composition and additionally marked “Giuseppe Armani” with the crowned “N” Capodimonte-style mark near the base. Retains its original Certificato di Garanzia hangtag. Overall condition appears good with light surface wear and minor handling marks consistent with age. Measures 14" H x 21.75" W x 13" D.
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