{"product_id":"masquerade-by-fortunato-galli","title":"Masquerade by Fortunato Galli","description":"Fortunato Galli\u003cbr\u003e 1835-1918 | Italian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMasquerade\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"F. Galli FIRENZE\"\u003cbr\u003e White Carrara marble \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMasquerade\u003c\/em\u003e, a traditional yet playful composition by Fortunato Galli, reflects the realism and intricacy that defined Italian sculpture at the end of the 19th century. Magnificently carved, the monumental work captures a beautiful woman at a masquerade as she peels her mask from her face, revealing her secret identity. The virtuosity of the sculpture is breathtaking, from her delicate lace bodice to the hint of stockings that encase her shapely legs. Masterfully rendered, she represents the perfect marriage of classical beauty and a romantic sentiment that has come to define the work of this Italian master.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Livorno on the west coast of Tuscany, Fortunato Galli spent most of his life in Florence, where he enjoyed a faithful following. The majority of his sculptures were religious subjects, which he crafted for the major Tuscan churches, including his principal work, his famed statue of Pope Gregory VII that resides in the Duomo in Florence. His decorative sculptures such as this were far more playful in style, capturing gypsies and beautiful women in charming narratives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1883 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 18 1\/2\" wide x 20\" deep x 52 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800545526082,"sku":null,"price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-2390_1_105d9000-d556-46ca-b081-90aead2fdd02.png?v=1768068381","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/es\/products\/masquerade-by-fortunato-galli","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}