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Shop with Confidence: 30 Day - Free Returns - 100% Money Back Returns - Satisfaction Guaranteed! Vintage Alabaster Elephant Sculpture Italian Signed A. Giannelli E&R Italy Approximate Dimensions: (L) 5.5" x (H) 9" x (W) 2.3/4" Approximate Date: 1944 - 1959 Provenance: The Swedish and American Clairmont Family Estate, Honolulu, Hawaii This is apparently one of a pair of bookend - I acquired the only one available from the estate above. Regardless, t his exquisite sculpture by the renowned Italian artist A. Giannelli, is crafted from high-quality alabaster and features a majestic elephant as its subject. The sculpture is set on a black marble base and measures 5.5 inches in length and 2 3/4 inches in width, with an approximate weight of 3 pounds. With its unique Italian style and matte finish, this original piece from Golden Crown E&R Italy is sure to be a standout addition to any collection of decorative collectibles. Don't miss your chance to own this vintage stunning signed Italian sculpture. The artist, Cav. Arnaldo Giannelli, was an Italian master sculpture. Born in Volterra in 1907, he was a keen student of sculpture and graduated from the Royal School of Art. In 1944 he opened his own studio and produced pieces also for the Allied Forces. In 1953, he was appointed president of the Alabaster Craftsmen Guild, a position he held until 1961. His most famous pieces are a bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower and a three meter high totem for Boston University. For his professional achievements, he was awarded the title of ‘Cavaliere della Republica’ in 1970. Today the factory he started, Egregia, in Volterra, a city of Italy in Tuscany, is still famous for its alabaster manufacture. _____ All items are packaged with extreme care, insured, and shipped fast! Please note my exceptional feedback and seller ratings. If there's anything you'd like to know about this item, please feel free to ask me before you buy. I'm always here to assist you. My goal is to earn your 5-STAR 100% POSITVE feedback. I sincerely hope to have you as a repeat customer. Thanks again and happy shopping! Aloha and All the Best, Salvage Savvy ____ Condition Description for This Listing and General Grading Scale Great Vintage Condition: Small chip on the tip of the trunk. A few light scratches to the base. Condition is best viewed by zooming in on pictures. See all photos as they constitute the majority of the official condition description. All attempts are made to supply enough quality photographs to sufficiently determine the condition. A determined and good faith effort to describe any know flaws, defects or unique characteristics that can't actually be photographed (e.g. a loose handle, wobbly leg, an odor, a known missing part, etc.) will be placed in the description portion of the listing. Buyer acknowledges with purchase that they are buying a preowned, used item(s) that are approximately 20 years old or potentially much older and may have materials aging, wear and/or general deterioration commensurate with standard use for an item of its age and type. My grading scale is as follows: 10 - New 9 - Mint 8 - Excellent 7 - Great 6 - Good 5 - Fair 4 - Acceptable 3 - Poor 2 - Slightly Damaged 1 - Damaged and/or For Parts Only. Please note that colors and clarity of the listing images may vary slightly depending the device quality, settings, lighting or screen resolution of both the Buyer and/or the Seller. _____ The Overall Condition of this item(s) is - Great Vintage Condition _____ If you have any questions or a need additional photographs please request them prior to purchasing. I am very quick to respond, and I am always here to serve my valued customers. Thanks again and happy shopping! Aloha and All the Best, Salvage Savvy