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"The Idea of Rotary" Giannino Castiglioni (Italy, 1884-1971), bronze, 1930

Creator: Giannino Castiglioni
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Commissioned by Rotary International to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 1930, the "The Idea of Rotary" was sculpted by Giannino Castiglioni in Milan and cast by the renowned Stefano Johnson foundry. This rare and important bronze depicts the Rotary ideal as a nude male figure holding the Rotary shield in one hand and the torch of service and knowledge in the other. Castiglioni is best known for completing an ambitious sculptural program for the Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, Uruguay during the 1920s, as well as a stunning mausoleum for Antonio Bernocchi in Milan. This bronze maintains a beautiful, original patina, is signed and maintains its foundry stamp.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bronze/Brass.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	425123

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design