Michelangelo's David Sculpture by G (Gino) RUGGERI

Description: Welcome to my site! Up for auction / sale MICHELANGELO'S DAVID SCULPTURE BY GINO RUGGERI ITALY IS A CLASSICAL REPRODUCTION IN CREAMY ALABASTER RESINVintage 1960'sSize: approximately 15.25"H x 4.5"W x 4.25"D  Michelangelo's David sculpture by G. Ruggeri, Italy, is a classical reproduction in alabaster resin. The labels are gone but the mold impressed signature is on the back side of the base. Base bottom lined with green felt. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear without chips, cracks, dents or repairs, spotting and scuff marks overall but that comes with age. It's been wiped down but could use a good cleaning/polishing. Excerpts from Accademia: Michelangelo's Biblical hero David, the colossal and authentic masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, created in marble between 1501 and 1504 stands at 14' high and is currently in the Accademia Gallery of Florence, since 1873, (Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze) in Florence. The Accademia Gallery is very close to the monumental Duomo (Piazza del Duomo).   The account of the battle between David and Goliath is told in Book 1 Samuel. Saul and the Israelites are facing the Philistines near the Valley of Elah. Twice a day for 40 days, Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, comes out between the lines and challenges the Israelites to send out a champion of their own to decide the outcome in single combat. Only David, a young shepherd, accepts the challenge. Saul reluctantly agrees and offers his armor, which David declines since it is too large, taking only his sling and five stones from a brook. David and Goliath thus confront each other, Goliath with his armor and shield, David armed only with his rock, his sling, his faith in God and his courage. David hurls a stone from his sling with all his might and hits Goliath in the center of his forehead: Goliath falls on his face to the ground, and David then cuts off his head.B Shelf Thank you for your business! Feedback & DSRs (Detailed Seller Ratings) are very important to me. My goal is for this to be a 5-star transaction. Please contact me if you feel that you are unable to leave a five-star rating for any reason and let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the experience. I want you to be delighted with your purchase! I have inspected this item to the best of my ability & find it to be free of tears, stains, defects, etc., unless detail above. Please keep in mind that different computer monitors and settings may produce slight variations of colors. Tedious but Important General Information: Our home is non-smoking. While I do my best to describe any scents, odors or potential allergens, my items are pre-owned. This may pose a problem for the exquisitely sensitive or very allergic...please keep this in mind before bidding or buying. No returns on shoes, hats or other clothing, so please check all measurements carefully. I sell many Vintage items—please remember that Vintage means they have almost always been used by someone, and may have a few flaws. I do my best to point these out, so please check all pictures closely. Remember VINTAGE means they are not making these any more, and you are buying something unique! Items may be returned under certain conditions—if the item is blatantly different from my description, or there is something wrong with it that I failed to mention. Please Note: I will refund ONLY the original cost of the item, no shipping charges, insurance, etc. Buyer pays all return costs. Please add Delivery Confirmation and/or Insurance to any returns, for your own protection. Shipping: Shipping will be prompt. I ship shipped within 3 business days via address provided on PAYPAL. All domestic orders are either shipped first class, parcel post or priority mail with tracking. Insurance is included on all purchases over $50.00 in value. Please notify if you would like to add insurance to orders under $50.00 or if you would like to upgrade the shipping for an additional cost. PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL ONLY. Payment is to be made within 3 days of end of auction. If payment is not received by that time an Unpaid Item Case will automatically be initiated by eBay.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Urbana, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-01T14:50:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.65 USD