A striking and highly expressive Giuseppe Armani sculpture titled “Esmeralda”, capturing a moment of fluid motion and dramatic elegance 💃
This is a large 32 cm display piece, beautifully modelled with sweeping movement—the flowing skirt, extended arms, and twisting posture create a real sense of life and rhythm. The bold contrast between the rich orange skirt and soft green bodice gives it that unmistakable Armani visual signature.
Mounted on its original wooden plinth with brass name plaque, this is a piece designed to be seen—and admired.
This figurine was created by Giuseppe Armani (1935–2006), one of Italy’s most celebrated sculptors of the late 20th century.
Produced under the Florence Sculture d’Arte studio, Armani’s work is:
Although often described as “porcelain,” these pieces are made using a refined cold-cast porcelain composite, allowing for far greater detail and expressive sculpting than traditional ceramics.
This example includes all the correct identifiers:
“C” suffix denotes the full colour (decorated) finish, the most desirable production version.
The Capodimonte-style “N” crown mark used on Armani pieces is inspired by the original 18th-century Royal Naples porcelain factory—but Armani’s work is modern interpretation, blending classical Italian artistry with contemporary sculptural techniques.
Very good vintage condition ✨
Presents beautifully—ready to display.
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Giuseppe Armani Esmeralda figurine 0198C Florence sculpture Capodimonte style Italian porcelain dancer statue Armani Florence Sculture d Arte signed figurine Italian art sculpture vintage large figurine collectible Italian ceramics decorative figurine