Carved Marble Sea Nymph Figure by Ferdinando Vichi
A quality carved marble 'Sea Nymph' figure by Ferdinando Vichi (1874-1945), c.1900. She sits upon a rocky outcrop with waves crashing at the base. incised signature to the base. Height 26.18 in. Note: With 2010 purchase receipt stating, 'carrara marble'. Viche is a noted Florentine sculptor, born into a noble family in Florence in 1875. In the early nineteenth century his grandfather founded the Gallerie Vichi, which soon became famous, especially abroad, and was later directed by Ferdinando himself. From his childhood he was passionate about art, and soon entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence under the guidance of Rivalta and Zocchi, where he won numerous prizes. He worked in Germany, France, England, America and India. The international criticism speaks of the young Vichi - not yet twenty years old - 'with exceedingly flattering judgments'. There are many portraits of important characters made by him on commission, including three American presidents, McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft, the Queen of Baroda, Marshall Cadorna and Mussolini. Vichi won grand prizes and gold medals in various Italian exhibitions (including those of Venice and Livorno). In 1907, at the age of thirty, he was awarded the title of Knight of the Kingdom.
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- Carrara Marble - Carrara marble is a type of white or blue-grey marble quarried in the Carrara region of Tuscany, Italy. It is prized for its beauty, durability and the ease with which it can be worked. The marble has been used for thousands of years for sculptures and architectural details, and was particularly popular during the Renaissance period. Some of the most famous sculptures in the world, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. It is also widely used in the construction of buildings, floors, and countertops, both indoors and outdoors. This marble is known for its unique veining which gives it a distinctive look, and it's a popular choice for interior design, especially bathrooms and kitchens.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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