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For Sale: ‘The Cheats’ sculpture by Giuseppe Armani, which captures two young boys cheating a third boy at cards while another onlooking boy appears shocked at their boldness. This sculpture reproduction, which is 9.75 inches long, is often displayed on a tabletop, on a knick-knack shelf, or in a bookcase position that is considered safe by the owner. Whimsical in nature, it often attracts the attention of all who see it. It would make an excellent gift. Giuseppe Armani was born in Calci , Italy, in 1935. From the moment young 'Bebe' could pick up a pencil, he drew, and he drew everything he saw. He drew everyone he knew. He drew all day long. Giuseppe drew heavily on the style of 16th Century Florentine Renaissance. Sculpture, Armani realized, allowed him to work in three dimensions. He infused life, character and even soul into his works. Giuseppe experimented in wood, clay, alabaster and marble and his reputation grew with each breathtaking creation. Giuseppe always infused his figurines with breathtaking realism (that is, a spark of life ) that continues to amaze even his many admirers the world over. Giuseppe Armani describes his Credo this way :" Although I consider myself a direct descendant of the Renaissance heritage, I believe that an artist has to follow his own evolution and not solely be a ruminant of the past, as glorious as it may have been. An artist conducts a search that may lead him far out in exploring new areas of interest. I continually search to discover new and better means of expression.