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DESCRIPTION:
🏛️ Rare Pre-1987 Signed G. Ruggeri Italian Putti Bookends — Bianchi Factory Era
You are offerding on a stunning pair of vintage Italian figural bookends signed by celebrated Tuscan sculptor Gino Ruggeri (G. Ruggeri), produced during the highly sought-after pre-1987 Bianchi factory era — before the Santini family acquired exclusive reproduction rights in 1987. Collectors widely recognize these earlier pieces as the most desirable examples of Ruggeri\'s work.
✨ About the Piece
This matched pair depicts two classical putti (cherub child figures) in a charming neoclassical \"child scholars\" composition:
- Figure 1: A putto seated reading an open book, with crossed legs and draped fabric
- Figure 2: A putto seated writing with a stylus in a notebook, leaning intently over his work
Both figures rest on elegant tiered stepped pedestals and display Ruggeri\'s hallmark attention to anatomical detail — expressive faces, finely modeled hair, delicate fingers, and beautifully rendered feet.
🔬 Material & Craftsmanship
Made from Ruggeri\'s signature bonded alabaster/resin composite — a proprietary formula he personally developed to replicate the luminous beauty of pure alabaster while adding superior durability. The result is a piece that is cool to the touch, heavy, and strikingly stone-like in appearance.
✍️ Signature & Provenance
- Signed \"G. RUGGERI\" incised directly into the base of each figure
- Produced at the Tito Bianchi factory, Tuscany, Italy
- Pre-1987 production — before Santini family acquisition
- Origin: Volterra (Pisa), Tuscany — Italy\'s historic alabaster capital
📐 Dimensions
- Height: approximately 7.5 inches each
- Base: approximately 3 inches wide
- Sold as a matched pair
🔍 Condition
Very good vintage condition consistent with age. No chips. No cracks. No repairs. Minor surface wear appropriate to pre-1987 production. Please review all photographs carefully — they are considered part of the description.
📦 Shipping
Each figure will be individually wrapped and secured with ample padding to ensure safe arrival. Insurance included. Please allow 2–3 business days for careful packing.
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