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We are proud to offer you this stunning, rare, limited edition wall relief art sculpture of Three Muses or Three Graces by Nina Studio, Quakertown, PA. This fantastic 3 Dancing Muses Wall relief/plaque measures approximately 12” square and 1” thick without the refilling carving and 1.5” thick total. This original handmade concrete cast sculpture from the 1970s-1980s is a neoclassical, Greco-Roman style art piece features three dancing muses, honoring the skills, knowledge, and passion of artists throughout time, representing inspiration, beauty, charm, passion and grace.
*** Google image searches of this piece show numerous modern fakes and copies of this original. You can even order them in different colors with special textures. Don’t be fooled by those imitations. This is the real deal stamped/signed by NINA STUDIO QUAKERTOWN PA ***
Handmade in the United States out of cast cement, this custom one of a kind piece is signed by “Nina Studio Quakertown PA.” It showcases a classic Greek/Roman culture theme. Perfect for those interested in art, inspiration, dance, history, and mythological subjects, this wall relief sculpture is a unique and captivating addition to any space.
There wasn’t a whole lot of information online regarding her studio, but we did find that these smaller more compact objects with the neoclassical designs were made early in the establishment of her company and the “TM” mark indicates that her company name is being claimed by her as her brand, but has not been officially registered yet. Later on in the company’s history, once they were properly established, they created more large and elaborate pieces like massive urns and full body sculptures.
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Now here’s a little more information about the artist and her company:
Nina Studio was a company owned and created by world renowned artist Nina F Martino. It was based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, where she was known for her amazing painting and artworks, including some very impressive cast stone or concrete garden and architectural items. Interest in her work increased throughout the area, and her clientele list grew across the region. With the addition of some major corporate clients into Philadelphia and other surrounding areas, word of her work spread.
Key details about Nina Studio:
• Products: They primarily manufactured garden planters, urns, and potentially plaques or wall reliefs, often with classical or floral motifs. Much of her early work was custom made to order.
• Material: Products were typically made from cast concrete or cement.
• Markings: Many items are marked or signed with "Nina Studio Quakertown, PA" and sometimes a date or product number.
• Availability: Their products are often found through architectural salvage companies and at auctions, with prices varying widely depending on the item's size and condition.
Nina from Nina Studios was Nina F. Martino, the daughter of Philadelphia artists Giovanni and Eva Martino. She was a sculptor and artist who co-owned Nina Studios in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, which produced concrete and cement garden sculptures. Martino had a distinguished artistic education, including studies at the Moore Institute of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
• Artist: Martino is a painter and educator whose work often features serene, simplified landscapes of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.
• Education: She received her education from several prestigious institutions, including the Moore Institute of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Tyler School of Art. She also holds a diploma from the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, and an MFA from the Instituto Allende in Mexico.
• Family Legacy: Her parents were both artists from Philadelphia, and her work is represented in many museum and private collections. The
"Nina Studios" name likely connects to her and her family's artistic heritage.
• Family background: Nina F. Martino was the daughter of artists Giovanni and Eva Martino.
• Artistic training: She was a highly educated artist, with studies at the Moore Institute of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy.
• Studio: Alongside her family, she operated Nina Studios in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, where they created concrete and cement sculptures.
• Work: Her work can be found in museums, institutions and private collections, like the Woodmere Art Museum in Pennsylvania and the Butler Museum of American Art in Ohio. Her art is also held in other collections, and corporate art displays including the Mohawk Valley College in New York and the North American-Mexican Institute for Cultural Affairs in Mexico. She is also known for a variety of other artistic pieces, including the surrealist planters often marked with "Nina Studio Quakertown PA".