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Antonio Garella (1863-1919) Italian Marble Sculpture “The Village Celebration"

$274,500
£206,605.18
€241,715.37
CA$388,219.57
A$394,312.44
CHF 227,230.92
MX$4,760,739.13
NOK 2,639,502.41
SEK 2,661,525.02
DKK 1,806,901.47

About the Item

A Very Fine, Large and Charming Italian Late 19th to early 20th-Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Group Titled “The Village Celebration” by Professor Antonio Garella (Italian, 1863-1919). The intricately, impressive and exceptionally carved statuary marble group depicting a joyful dancing and singing group of Italian villagers, in a lively embrace, holding hands and arms. The happy celebratory scene includes a figure playing an accordion, another holding a wicker basket, and a hunter with a rifle slung over his back, accompanied by his hunting dog. The sculpture is elegantly mounted on a swiveling, carved green marble pedestal. Signed: Profre A. Garella – Galleria P. Bazzanti, Firenze. Circa: Florence, 1900. Antonio Giuseppe Garella (1863–1919) was an Italian sculptor renowned for his work in marble, alabaster, and bronze during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Ferrara (some sources cite Bologna), he trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and in Bologna before establishing himself in Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the city’s artistic community. Often referred to as "Professor Antonio Garella," he was closely associated with the Galleria P. Bazzanti, a prestigious hub for sculpture sales and exhibitions. Garella’s career spanned the fin-de-siècle period, blending neoclassical influences with romantic, narrative themes inspired by everyday Italian life and classical antiquity. His sculptures, known for their intricate carving and emotional expressiveness, include lively portrayals, as seen in The Village Celebration. Other notable works include The Love Letter, a white marble figure of a young woman reading, evoking tender emotion; La Notte (The Night), a nude sculpture of a flying maiden above an orb; Diane of Gabii, a life-size marble inspired by classical antiquity; and Apollo and Daphne, a large marble sculpture modeled after Gianlorenzo Bernini’s 17th-century masterpiece in the Borghese Villa, Rome. In Apollo and Daphne, drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Garella captures the myth of the chaste nymph Daphne, pursued by the young god Apollo, who is bewitched by Cupid to fall in love with her. As Daphne prays to her river-god father to escape Apollo’s advances, she transforms into a laurel tree. Garella, like Bernini, sensitively carves Daphne’s feet and hands morphing into leaves and branches, while Ovid notes that Apollo can still feel her heart beating beneath the bark. Garella’s monumental commissions further highlight his prominence, including a 1904 statue of Garibaldi in Pistoia and two statues, L’Architettura and La Musica, for the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome. Though not as celebrated as Antonio Canova (1757–1822), Garella significantly contributed to Florence’s marble sculpture tradition, bridging academic styles with emerging 20th-century trends and influencing decorative arts. His masterpieces, often crafted through ateliers like Galleria P. Bazzanti, remain highly valued in European and American private collections, with limited auction records due to their scarcity in the antiques trade market. Related Literature: A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori italiani, Turin, 2003, vol. I. Museums: • Museo Civico di Prato (Prato Civic Museum) - Prato, Italy Ritratto di Filippino Lippi (Portrait of Filippino Lippi) Bronze and marble bust portraying the Renaissance painter Filippino Lippi (1457–1504), reflecting Garella's skill in portraiture and historical homage. • Fondazione Sgarbi (Sgarbi Foundation; a private cultural institution with museum-like functions, focused on art collections) - Ro Ferrarese, Italy Saffo (Sappho) Polymaterial bust (likely marble and other media) depicting the ancient Greek poet Sappho, emphasizing classical themes. • Muzeum Palac-Herbsta – Łódź, Poland Sculpture of a Young Columbus. Monumental Works in Public View: Monumento Equestre a Giuseppe Garibaldi (Equestrian Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi, 1904): Located in Pistoia, Italy (Piazza Garibaldi; part of the city's historical fabric). Statue for the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument (1900s): L'Architettura (Architecture) and La Musica (Music), allegorical figures on the massive Rome monument, viewable at the Altare della Patria (considered a national historic site/museum complex). Other Garibaldi monuments in Florence (Peretola), Prato, and La Spezia, often studied in museum exhibitions (e.g., a 2019 centennial show at the Musei Civici di La Spezia featured his works and archives). Exhibitions and Limited Records: Garella's sculptures have appeared in temporary museum shows, such as the 2019–2020 centennial exhibition Antonio Garella scultore e i monumenti di Garibaldi at the Musei Civici di La Spezia (Italy), which included loans of his bronzes, busts, and preparatory models. Galleria Pietro Bazzanti – Florence, Italy: Founded in 1822, Pietro Bazzanti e Figlio—Galleria P. Bazzanti was a highly successful sculpture studio operated by the Bazzanti family at their gallery on Lungarno Corsini until the mid-20th century. The studio served as a hub where talented professors and apprentice sculptors specialized in creating marble genre scenes, allegorical figures, and copies of antique and Renaissance sculptures for a prominent international clientele, including European and Russian aristocracy. The industrial fortunes of England and the Americas drove significant export demand. In 1861, the studio received a medal for Ercole con cinghiale sulla spalla (Hercules with Boar on Shoulder), Due Cani (Two Dogs), and Cinghiale (Boar) at the National Exposition in Florence. In 1874, the studio exhibited works in London and in 1876 in Philadelphia. The gallery, still open today after undergoing several changes in ownership in the 20th century, remains a cultural hub for artists and sculpture enthusiasts in Florence. Overall Height: 71 inches (180.3 cm) Sculpture Height 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Sculpture Width: 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Sculpture Depth: 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm) Pedestal Height 42 1/4 inches (107.3 cm) Pedestal Width: 55 1/2 inches (141 cm) Pedestal Depth: 17 inches (43.2 cm)
  • Creator:
    Antonio Garella (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Carrara Marble,Marble,Statuary Marble,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: Florence, 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Overall condition of the sculpture is very good to excellent! The only professional restoration on the sculpture is on the rifle on the back of the hunter. The green marble pedestal has old professional restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A truly stunning & very impressive sculpture with superb quality carving, original interior patina and no damage or breakage other than a professional restoration on the rifle behind the hunter. Pedestal has professional restorations. View all photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A28741stDibs: LU1796247136922

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