Description
of Finishes
"B" Finish
- Is a decorative technique that goes back to the time
when craftsmen, with just a few touches of "patina" were
able to give surprising depth to the details of a sculpture.
Painters at the Florence Sculture d'Arte developed the "B" finish
to effect a replication of the "natural" patina
of marble sculpture that has, for a period of time, been
exposed to all kinds of weather conditions.
"C" Finish
- A brilliantly luminous, full-color finish requiring the
kinds of painterly skills and sensitivity that are needed
to achieve artistic levels which enhance an Armani sculpture.
"E" Finish
- The highly decorative coloration of the "E" finish
is both charming and delightful. Original patterns and
striking mosaic effects make this a most unique finish.
"F" Finish
- Uses one color (e.g. white or any of the other restrained
tonalities). The flesh tones of the figurine's exposed
skin are dominant.
"M" Finish
- Is a metallic (bronze) finish covering a select few of
Giuseppe Armani/ Florence Sculture d'Arte's sculptures.
This elegantly classic bronze finish accentuates and highlights
each of these dazzling sculptures.
"P" Finish
- Is characterized by the use of delicate, pure-pastel
hues. Harsh and/or dramatic color-contrast do not happen
here. Instead, colors blend and meld creating a soft and
calming effect.
"S" Finish
- Is the designation used for the careful observation and
focused evaluations of naturalistic color variances guided
the selection of this special finish which is difficult
to achieve.
"T" Finish
- The soil of Tuscany, the "art" region of Italy,
abounds in clay. In its raw state, clay is grayish in color.
When fired, some clay becomes a warm, brick-red; other
clays of the region become a warm, earthy taupe when treated.
Clay that has been processed is called "Terra-Cotta"(which
in Latin, means "fired earth"). Innumerable works
of art have been formed from this terra-cotta. It is believed
that only in the medium of terra-cotta can one actually
sense the hands of the artist molding his sculpture. This
particularly prized material has inspired the "T" finish
of Giuseppe Armani and the Florence Sculture d'Arte.
"L"
- The Armani Luxury Collection features a finish developed
by the artists of Florence Sculture d'Arte to meet the
tastes of those people, who are looking for sophisticated,
elegant figurines. The special glazed surface gives the
sculpture an entirely new life, which in combination with
the very delicate pastel colors creates an intriguing harmony,
and makes this collection a perfect complement to every
contemporary decor.
This is a list of common terms used throughout the site
to describe the various stages of availability of our works.
Available:
At least 25% of the total edition is available at Authorized
Dealers.
Endangered:
More than 75% of the total edition has been sold by Florence
Sculture d'Arte to Authorized Dealer locations.
Last
Call: Less than 10% of the total edition is available for
shipping by Florence Sculture d'Arte to its worldwide Authorized
Dealers.
Fully
Subscribed: 100% of the total edition/ allocation has been
committed to at Florence Sculture d' Arte, but delivery
to worldwide distribution has not, as yet, been completed.
Retired:
100% of the total edition has been delivered to Authorized
Dealers. Stock exists at a few Authorized Dealer locations
only.
Suspended:
Though shipment of these Giuseppe Armani/Florence Sculture
d'Arte figurines has been stopped they may well be available
at a later date.
Canvas
Repligraphs: These wonderfully textured limited edition
wall art paintings are painter-artist's interpretations
of fabulous sculptures created by Giuseppe Armani/Florence
Sculture d'Arte.
Artist
Proof: is a proof of an artwork (2 or 3 dimensional) of
the original work of art that the artist himself created.
It is called "Artist Proof" because unlike subsequent
replications, this proof was seen by the artist and signed
off by the artist him/herself as one that meets his/her
very specific and stringent requirements. Often these hand-signed
APs are considered valuable in and of themselves and are
priced accordingly.
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