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.