As a passionate team dedicated to bringing timeless beauty into your homes and spaces, we are excited to introduce this new chapter in our journey. Building upon our foundation of excellence in crafting plaster sculpture reproductions, we have meticulously selected thirteen of our most beloved designs to be cast in bronze.
For this project, we are collaborating with a local fine art foundry. The team has years of experience with fine art metal casting and is bringing its expertise to this exciting project.
Bronze sculpture has a rich history dating back centuries, revered for its durability, elegance, and ability to capture intricate details. By offering our sculptures in bronze, we are providing you with an opportunity to bring a touch of classical sophistication and enduring artistry into your surroundings.
Each bronze reproduction undergoes a meticulous casting process, ensuring that every detail of the original plaster sculpture is faithfully preserved. From the delicate contours to the subtle textures, the foundry artisans pour their expertise and passion into every piece, resulting in timeless works of art that will be cherished for generations to come.
Whether adorning your living room, office, garden, or public space, these bronze sculptures are sure to make a captivating statement and evoke a sense of awe and admiration.
We invite you to explore our new Bronze Collection on our website, where you can browse through the curated selection, learn more about the casting process, and envision how these exquisite pieces can elevate your space.
Thank you for embarking on this exciting journey with us as we expand our offerings to encompass the timeless beauty of bronze sculpture. We look forward to seeing how these exquisite pieces enrich your lives and spaces.
Warm regards,
Robert, Lisa, and Kayla
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The piece is highly ornate and thoughtfully-designed – the hallmark of Sullivan’s ornamentation. The geometric lines, both raised and incised, counter the curving leaf motif at the corners.
Sullivan (September 3, 1856 - April 14, 1924) was an architect in the Chicago School of Architecture also known as the Commercial Style. He was highly influential to the modernists who came after him, including his mentee Frank Lloyd Wright. Sullivan coined the famous architectural phrase “form follows function” to describe his philosophy that the exterior of a building should reflect the functions for which the building is used. Sullivan is also remembered for the ornamentation he created for the exteriors and interiors of his projects. Here, too, he modernized and Americanized. He changed the way ornamentation had traditionally been utilized in architecture in order to emphasize the hallmark of many new buildings of the time – their height.
April 2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of Louis Henry Sullivan's death.
If you're interested in Sullivan's work, be sure to check out the other piece we offer which is from the since-demolished Garrick Theater in Chicago designed by Sullivan and his partner, Dankmar Adler. The pair designed over 250 buildings together, and all but 30 of them have been demolished. This sculpted piece is one of the repeating tiles that formed a frieze in the banquet hall.
It's a shame that so many of Sullivan's buildings have been demolished, which is why the salvaged remnants are cherished and why we as a community need to care for the Bayard-Condict Building and other architectural gems!
Best,
Kayla
*Please note: Sources used can be found on the product page.
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]]>The history of plaster of Paris is long and enduring—it can be traced back to ancient Egypt. In the well-known civilization along the Nile, they used plaster of Paris to make sculptures and to decorate their homes. The Romans also used it to make buildings and to repair damaged objects.
Plaster is made from gypsum, which is a natural mineral that’s found in many parts of the world, including here in America. Gypsum is heated to a high temperature, which causes it to lose water and become powdery. This powdery material is then reunited with water to form plaster of Paris. It’s in this plastic cauldron that we find the forms of many great sculptures that we can share with you.
We wanted to show you some pictures from our workshop, to celebrate the beautiful material of plaster of Paris.
We hope you enjoy these photos,
The Caproni Collection
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]]>That means we can make plaster reproductions of them once again for you!
In time for Women's History Month in which we celebrate women's contributions to history and society, these pieces from ancient Greece and Rome all depict women. From the dreamy Tanagra Figurine to the commanding bust of goddess Demeter, these sculptures represent some of the ways both common and god-like women have been portrayed in art.
We love how these pieces from antiquity give us a glimpse of women from the past. Women have come a long way in culture and society, but we enjoy seeing the strength and beauty of our predecessors. We hope you enjoy them, too.
Warm regards,
Kayla and Lisa
P.S. If you're interested in art depicting modern women, check out our busts of Rosa Parks, Pauline Bonaparte, Madame de Pompadour, and Madame Juliette Récamier!
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]]>Our predecessors, P.P. Caproni and Brother, not only made reproductions of sculptures, they offered many other products and services. One of which was creating life and death casts to serve as study pieces for artists or keepsakes for families. The company molded the hands and feet of children and babies as well, and today, these small plaster casts continue to be gifted to new parents and grandparents and studied by budding artists.
See below for the adorable little hands and feet in the collection!
Child Hand on Panel - Item #477
You can also find these pieces in our Casts for Drawing collection which includes other life casts, masks, geometric shapes, and other popular study items.
If you want to try your hand at it, make your own life cast!
Best,
Kayla
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In the early 1900s, our predecessors, P.P. Caproni and Brother, created a reduction and restoration of a section of the frieze from the Altar (#12). The restoration realizes the intended design as determined by art historians. The section depicts mighty Zeus, king of the Gods, fighting the Giants. Zeus is seen hurling a thunderbolt at a serpent-legged Porphyrion (far right) while two other giants are falling to the ground upon being struck by Zeus. Zeus's mighty eagle is seen at his left hand.
Almost one hundred years later, we created an adaptation of the relief (#727). The resulting piece, with its triangular shape and framing, lends itself to architectural ornamentation. We reoriented the figures in order to fit this shape. To fill the space in the bottom right corner, we sculpted an additional figure based on one of the others in the scene (which is the giant on the far left of the original Caproni piece).
Feeling inspired? Learn more about the Altar of Zeus via the sources listed on the product pages (including a great video!) or view the other Ancient Greek pieces in our collection.
Best,
Kayla
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]]>Maybe it’s officially the end of summer here in New England, but things are just heating up! Here is what’s coming soon!
Clockwise from top left:
Let us know on Facebook and Instagram which piece you’re most excited about!
Best,
Kayla
Did you miss the most recent pieces we've added to the collection?
Read about our selection process for new pieces here!
The female figure shown enjoying summer above is our reduction of Diana Robing! See this item here.
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]]>Some sculptures just go together. As the expression goes, it's like they are "cast in the same mold." Well, in some cases, they are! For example, Portrait of a Youth - Item #27 and Portrait of a Girl Item - Item #28 are quite literally created from the same mold.
The above pieces look great together outside of their mold as well, like in this whimsical arrangement with a peacock feather:
Another great combination is our three new decorative reliefs: Anthemion - Item #355, Study of Acanthus Leaf - Item #354, and Study of Fig Leaf - Item #353, shown bringing some sophistication to a rustic setting. We were so happy to put these items back in the collection as we had admired them for years in our antique catalog!
For a limited time, we are offering these two groupings at a discounted price if you buy either the three decorative panels or the two portraits together!
$240
Thank you for your continued interest in our collection!
Warm regards,
Robert, Kathleen, Lisa, Kayla, and the whole team
Thanks!
Lisa and the Team
Sources:
“An Act of Courage, the Arrest Records of Rosa Parks.” National Archives, 21 Dec. 2016, www.archives.gov/education/lessons/rosa-parks.
Congress, The Library of, et al. “Black History Month.” Www.blackhistorymonth.gov, www.blackhistorymonth.gov.
The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Rosa Parks | Biography & Facts.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Oct. 2018, www.britannica.com/biography/Rosa-Parks.
“Four Steps Forward for Groton’s Iconic Schoolroom.” Groton School, 12 Nov. 2021, www.groton.org/news-detail-title?pk=1203998&fromId=245736. Accessed 22 Feb. 2022.
“Quiet Strength.” Www.goodreads.com, www.goodreads.com/book/show/886101.Quiet_Strength.
“Rosa Parks Facts and Photos.” History, 31 Jan. 2020, kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/rosa-parks.
]]>ALEXANDER HAMILTON REDUCTION - ITEM #421
Pronounced “sō-kəl” or “sä-kel”, the socle’s most frequent usage in language tends to lean more towards its use in architecture, where it is defined as “a projecting usually molded member at the foot of a wall or pier or beneath the base of a column, pedestal, or superstructure.” In artistic terms, a socle is similar to a plinth (or pedestal), though it is generally reserved for smaller sculptures. For example, our Hermes bust sits atop a socle, while Boston Common’s George Washington statue features a large plinth.
George Washington bronze sculpture on plinth, located in Boston Common; Boston, MA
According to Merriam-Webster, “socle” is a word of French origin, circa 1704, and is derived from the Italian zoccolo, or Latin socculus - both of which refer to types of footwear. With that in mind, it’s easy to see how the term came to be applied to a sculpture’s stylish means of support.
Unfortunately, not much specific research exists on the socle base, so it is difficult to pinpoint when exactly they began being incorporated into original artworks. It is, however, a common practice to add them onto restorations and reproductions, as seen on this marble portrait head and marble bust. If you browse through the busts in our collection and historic catalogs, you’ll notice that many of the casts feature socle bases.
We hope this interesting bit of sculpture trivia really knocked your “socles” off! Jokes aside, it’s always fun to learn more about your favorite pieces of art. Why not check out our entire collection and add a new favorite to your own home gallery?
Sincerely,
Michael Fletcher
Sources:
socle. (2022). The Merriam-Webster.Com Dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socle
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, October 5). Equestrian statue of George Washington (Boston). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrian_statue_of_George_Washington_(Boston)#/media/File:Boston_Public_Garden_May_2018_008.jpg
portrait head | British Museum. (2022). The British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1805-0703-443
portrait bust | British Museum. (2022). The British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1824-0201-4
Sixteenth-century portrait of Donatello
Did you know that “Donatello” was actually the nickname given to the famous sculptor by family and friends? His full name was, in fact, Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, and he was born in Florence, Italy in the year 1386. While we don’t know the exact day he was born, we do know that Donatello passed away on the 13th of December, 1466, leaving behind a vast body of work that would ultimately solidify him as one of the greatest sculptors of the early Italian Renaissance. He likely owes his ultimate career path to the status of his father as a craftsman in the Florentine Wool Combers Guild. It is believed that he learned metallurgy and honed the skills to work with metals and more while being educated at the home of the Martelli's - a Florentine family of bankers and art patrons.
Donatello never married or had any children, and he lived his entire life in Florence, Italy - though he would travel to Rome and Padua at various points in order to conduct research and to work. In fact, that very stint in Padua nearly killed the man, as he was inactive for a period of time and is actually quoted as saying that he almost died of an illness “among those frogs in Padua.”
Cherubs Dancing and Playing on Instruments, Panel C - Item #48
Donatello’s famously-known Gothic style is attributed, in part, to his association and friendship with fellow artist Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 - 15 April 1446). Though the Gothic style of Donatello’s early works were likely influenced by Brunelleschi, eventually he would shift away from these standards and in doing so damage their friendship - a rift that would remain for the rest of their lives.
St. George - Item #786 / St. George (Bust) - Item #130
Speaking of Donatello’s works, you can find several famous casts of his in the Caproni Collection, here. One standout piece is St. George, a sculpture originally created for a niche (a recess in a wall especially for a statue) outside of Orsanmichele, the church of Florentine guilds. We’re sure it’d look great filling any niche in your own home, and we also offer a space-saving St. George bust as well! Other notable pieces in our collection include a bust of St. John and Madonna and Child. In fact, did you know that one of his many reliefs of the Madonna is the only relief by Donatello that exists in the United States? It can be found in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts - a stone’s throw from our gallery in Woburn, Massachusetts!
Donatello’s most famous work, however, is surely his bronze sculpture of the biblical hero David from the story of David and Goliath, which is believed to have been created for the Medici family around 1440. Besides being an absolutely masterful work of art in its own right, it’s also notable as being the first large-scale, free-standing nude statue of the Renaissance. It is now housed in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy.
Donatello’s David, bronze, c. 1440
I hope you enjoyed this brief look back at the life of Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi (yeah, definitely sticking with “Donatello”). Even after his death, he would continue to inspire Italian sculptors such as Michelangelo for centuries to come, and his contributions to the artistic community are pretty hard to miss! Though today it may be somewhat difficult to see his original works here in the United States, just remember - we’ve got a cast for that!
Michael Fletcher
Sources:
Biography.com Editors. "Donatello Biography." The Biography.com website, A&E Television Networks, 2 Apr. 2014, https://www.biography.com/artist/donatello.
Draper, James David. “Donatello (ca. 1386–1466).” Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oct. 2002, https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dona/hd_dona.htm.
Janson, H.W. "Donatello." Encyclopædia Britannica, 23 Dec. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donatello.
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“Art is a personal gift that changes the recipient.”
- Seth Godin
In the spirit of gift-giving, we are offering a double discount to everyone! You can buy a piece as a gift, and then treat yourself to an even bigger discount on a handcrafted piece of art!
Use the promo code GIVEGET21 at checkout and receive 10% off.*
After purchasing, receive another discount code for 15% off** a second order (via email within 48 business hours).
The sale is for any piece in the catalog!
The GIVEGET21 promo code must be used by Sunday, November 21. The second code must be used by Sunday, December 5.
Thank you for your continued interest in our collection!
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Sadie Valeri's Online Cast Drawing Course
"Learn how to create a cast drawing to historic levels of excellence. In this course you’ll watch one of our atelier instructors demonstrate drawing a cast of the ancient Greek Venus de Milo sculpture, using the classical methods introduced in our 'Intro to Classical Drawing' and 'Bargue Plate Drawing' courses. Eight lessons show in-depth, comprehensive video footage of each stage of this 120-hour drawing. The entire process is documented from beginning to end, including hi-resolution closeups of masterful graphite shading technique in more detail than is observable even in person."
Learn more here: https://sadievaleriatelier.net/courses/cast-drawing/
Skill-Based Art Website
Emilio Longo is the founder and director of Skill-Based Art: A Learning Resource for Art Students & Artist-Teachers. Officially founded in 2017, Skill-Based Art is a developing movement which has been established in effort to add to the body of knowledge regarding the principles, methods and ideologies exemplified in pre-twentieth century drawing, painting and sculpture.
Regarding his work, Mr. Longo states, "Skill-Based Art currently takes the form of a website that has a vast range of essays, interviews, demonstrations and products available for artists, students and teachers who favour art that is made with integrity, beauty and fine craftsmanship. It is essentially a place for realists to go to learn about the grand tradition in which we stand for. If you have ever felt out of step with the contemporary art world, like you don't quite fit in, then Skill-Based Art is for you."
To learn more visit: https://skillbasedart.weebly.com/
Sight-Size Cast Drawing
Have you always wanted to attend an atelier? It is clearly the best way to learn how to see. But if that's not possible for you, the Sight-Size Cast Drawing online course can help. Even if you have no experience whatsoever, you can learn how to see and draw in your own home through Atelier Rousar | online.
Check it out here: https://atelierrousar.com/
The course utilizes casts of course!
Let's Learn to Draw with Peter Pletl
Let's Learn to Draw with Peter Pletl is an online hub of people supporting each other with self-study. You can “like” Peter’s page or join his group to give and get feedback. There are many videos posted where Peter corrects members’ drawings. Check it out on Facebook!
We hope these resources help!
And of course, here are a few of our favorite casts to draw from:
Old Man with Beard Mask #711
The masks in our collection, which can be hung on a wall, are perfect for drawing lessons, and offer a less-expensive option than an entire, in-the-round bust. This piece is popular due to the partially-open mouth, the flowing beard, and the hair.
David Full-Size Details #150
The left eye, left ear, nose, and mouth from Michelangelo’s David are excellent casts for study as they allow students to focus on facial features individually and perfect their skills. These pieces are also sold separately.
Geometric Shapes, Set of Three #335
In order to learn how to see more complicated shapes it can be incredibly helpful to draw simple ones. These shapes can be ordered individually or as a set. Made of a variety of sturdy materials, we paint them white for your study purposes.
If you utilize these resources or our casts, we’d love to see your drawings!
Sincerely,
Robert, Kathleen, Kayla and Lisa and the team
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]]>Douglass himself enjoyed the sculpture, writing to Mundy, “I am content to be made known through this specimen of your art to all who may come after me, and who may wish to know how I looked in the world.”
To accomplish the reproduction, we used a series of techniques, including 3D printing, sculpting, and mold-making. You can read about this process and the bust’s original creation on the item page for Item #440 Frederick Douglass as well as brief biographies on both the sculptor and Douglass.
The Providence Athenaeum generously granted us permission to add the reproduced Frederick Douglass bust to our collection and to produce copies for our customers. The Caproni Collection and the Athenaeum realize the importance of diversifying the figures represented in both of our collections and in making available to a wider audience Mundy’s beautiful artwork of a well-known and respected figure in American history.
Douglass’s birthday is one of the reasons Americans observe Black History Month in February; his birth date being unknown, Douglass decided to celebrate it on February 14th. So this Black History Month, we are thrilled to have this piece in our cast collection and to make it available to our customers. We will strive to continue adding sculptures of people of different races, ethnicities, and genders in order to make the collection more inclusive.
Best,
Kayla
*Please note: Sources used can be found on the item page.
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]]>Warm regards,
Robert, Kathleen, Lisa, Kayla, and the team
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We may not be your usual stocking stuffer, but this December isn’t your usual holiday season. We now offer gift cards in denominations from $25 - $500, and you can email or print your gift.
Our most popular denomination is $100, and it’s no wonder as there are over 100 choices of hand-cast pieces for that amount or less, including free shipping in the contiguous United States.
Our gift cards are great for those in your life such as:
Nature Lovers
Those who love natural forms and flowers can choose one of our many ornamental representations of the natural world (link to ornamental) to display on their shelf, desk or wall.
Daydreamers
The pontificator or philosopher who wants to be captivated by Tiny Universes in Plaster has many choices. Our Small Reliefs Collection lets you peak at many worlds such as cupids, long-forgotten faces, and architectural forms.
Art Students
Our pieces are great for the student studying remotely who wants to look at accurate reproductions to learn from and enjoy. Perhaps they had to cancel a study abroad or museum trip; now is a good time to bring the museum to home with our Casts for Drawing Collection.
We hope your holiday season brings beauty, joy, and peace.
Warm regards,
The Caproni Collection
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Every correct guess (one per photo) will enter you into the drawing to WIN OUR ITEM #640 MALE, ANATOMICAL! We will be posting a different mustache on Fridays this month - the 13th, 20th, and 27th. You can guess multiple days up until the deadline, and each correct answer is a new entry. Contest starts Friday, Nov. 13 and ends at 11:59pm EST on Friday, Nov. 27. We will choose the winner at random and announce the winner on Wednesday, December 2.
Also, we encourage everyone to check out the Movember Foundation (us.movember.com)!
Contest is for contiguous US residents only and only one winner will be chosen at random.
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DISPUTES: THIS PROMOTION IS GOVERNED BY, AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.
Name of Winner/Rules: For the name of winner or a copy of these Official Rules (specify which in the subject line), send an email to contact@capronicollection.com with the name of the Promotion in the subject line. All email requests must be received no later than two (2) months after the stated end date of the Promotion Period. The Official Rules will be available on the Website during the entire Promotion. Name of winner may also be posted on the Website.
Sponsor: Caproni Collection LLC
105 Salem Street
Woburn, MA 01801
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Every correct guess will enter you into the drawing to WIN OUR MOST POPULAR MASK: ITEM #711 OLD MAN WITH BEARD! You can guess multiple days and each correct answer is a new entry. Contest starts Monday, Oct. 26 and ends at 11:59pm EST on Saturday, Oct. 31. We will choose the winner at random and announce the winner on Wednesday, November 4.
Contest is for contiguous US residents only and only one winner will be chosen at random.
Caproni Collection “Old Man with Beard (Mask) - Item #711” Cast Giveaway
OFFICIAL RULES
*NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN*
A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE ONE’S CHANCES OF WINNING.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Caproni Collection “Old Man with Beard (Mask) - Item #711” Cast Giveaway (“Promotion”) is open to permanent legal residents of the contiguous United States (excluding Hawaii and Alaska) and the District of Columbia and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entry. Entrants must be Instagram members to enter; however, the Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram.
By participating in this Promotion, entrant agrees to fully release, forever discharge and hold harmless Promotion Entities and Instagram of any and all liability arising out of this Promotion. Sponsor (defined below) has no affiliation with Instagram and no responsibility for or control of any matters relating to Instagram or Instagram accounts. Information provided to enter the Promotion is being provided to Sponsor and not to Instagram, and by entering the Promotion, you give Sponsor permission to use your personal information as set forth in these Official Rules.
Employees of the Caproni Collection LLC (“Sponsor”), its advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of the Promotion, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, franchisees, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers, any other person or entity associated with the Promotion (collectively “Promotion Entities”) and/or members of their immediate families (spouses, children, siblings, parents) and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, whether or not related, are ineligible to enter the Promotion.
Promotion Period: For all purposes of this Promotion, the Website’s (defined below) computer is the official clock and all times refer to Eastern Time (“ET”). The Promotion begins on Monday 10/26 and ends at 11:59pm EST on Saturday 10/31 (“Promotion Period”).
How to Enter: Entrants must go to or find the Sponsor’s account on www.instagram.com/capronicollection/ to enter. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Sponsor and not to Instagram. After completing and submitting the Entry Information, said entrant will then receive one (1) entry into the Promotion (“Promotion Entry”). Promotion Entries must be received by Saturday 10/31 at 11:59 pm EST. Limit six (6) Promotion Entries per person (based on Instagram profile post in the comments) for the entire Promotion.
Promotion Entries in excess of any stated limits will be disqualified. Any attempted form of entry other than as described herein is void. Proof of submitting a Promotion Entry will not be deemed by Sponsor as proof of receipt or entry into the Promotion. Any attempt by an entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Promotion Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/Promotion subscription notification and/or entering services, will void that entrant’s Promotion Entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below.
Prize/Odds of Winning: One winner will be randomly drawn. The winner will receive a plaster cast identified as “Old Man with Beard (Mask) - Item #711” (ARV $275). Odds of winning the prize depends on the total number of eligible Promotion Entries received during the Promotion Period. No cash equivalent for prize(s) will be available. Prize is not transferable. However, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, choose to substitute a prize of equal or greater value due to prize unavailability or for any other reason. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to replace prize with a similar item. Any depiction of prize(s) in Promotion materials or otherwise, are for illustrative purposes only. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including but not limited to income taxes) arising from participation in the Promotion or award of any prize(s) will be the sole responsibility of the winner(s).
Drawing and Notification of Winner: The winner will be randomly selected in a drawing held by the Sponsor about Wednesday evening, 11/4 ("Drawing Date") from among all eligible Promotion Entries received. The winner will be notified via DM on Instagram within approximately three (3) days of the Drawing Date. The participant will provide their email for further communications. If the potential winner (a) cannot be reached after three attempts within a twenty-four (24) hour period; (b) is found to be ineligible; (c) does not comply with these Official Rules; or (d) if his/her prize is returned as undeliverable, the winner will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner of such prize may be selected at Sponsor’s sole discretion. The potential winner (or his/her parent or legal guardian if a minor) will be required to sign, execute, have notarized and return an original unmodified Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, (where legal) a Publicity Release and any other documentation that Sponsor requires (collectively “Affidavit/Release”) within five (5) days after receipt by the potential winner or such potential Promotion prize winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner for such prize may be selected. By returning a completed Affidavit/Release, each winner attests to the provisions stated therein including compliance with these Official Rules.
General Conditions: Promotion is subject to these Official Rules and all federal, state and local laws and regulations (collectively “Rules and Laws”). By entering the Promotion, entrants agree and acknowledge to be bound by these Rules and Laws, as well as the decisions of the Sponsor which are final and binding in all respects; to waive any rights to claim ambiguity with these Rules and Laws and the Official Rules; to indemnify and hold harmless the Promotion Entities from any and all liability resulting or arising from use of any submitted Promotion Entry; to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against the Promotion Entities. Once submitted, Promotion Entries become the sole property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Any personal information supplied by entrants to Sponsor or its affiliates will be subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Thus, except where prohibited by law and Sponsor’s Privacy Policy: (1) entry and/or winner’s acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the Promotion Entities to use winner’s name, address (city and state), photo, likeness, biographical information, statement and voice for advertising/publicity purposes worldwide and in all forms of media (including posting on Website), in perpetuity, without further notice to entrants or compensation in connection with said Promotion or the prize awarded and (2) Sponsor has the right to modify, edit, adapt, electronically alter, use, assign and/or dispose of any Promotion Entries however it sees fit and for any purpose without any notice or compensation to entrant or any third parties. Any person attempting to defraud or tamper with Promotion will be prosecuted and is not eligible for the prize. If, for any reason, the Promotion is not capable of running as originally planned, Sponsor at its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify the Promotion or any portion(s) thereof.
Disclaimers: Promotion Entities are not responsible or liable for entries that are entered by other than human means (such as by an automated computer program or any non-human mechanism, entity, or device), in excess of the stated limit, or for Promotion Entries that are illegible, late, tampered with, forged, incomplete, misdirected, deleted, damaged, lost, misplaced, stolen, destroyed, or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules and such Promotion Entries will be disqualified. By entering the Promotion, entrants agree and acknowledge that the Promotion Entities shall have no responsibility or liability (including, but not limited to, liability for any property loss, damage, personal injury or death) in connection with: participation in this Promotion; human error; incorrect or inaccurate transcription of Entry Information; acceptance/possession, use/misuse, and/or defects of the prize(s) awarded herein; any technical malfunctions of the telephone network, computer online system, computer dating mechanism, computer equipment, software, or internet service provider utilized by Promotion; interruption or inability to access the Promotion, the Website, or any online service via the internet due to hardware or software compatibility problems; any damage to entrant’s (or any third person’s) computer and/or its contents related to or resulting from any part of this Promotion; any lost/delayed data transmissions, omissions, interruptions, defects and/or any other errors or malfunctions even if caused by the negligence of one of the Promotion Entities. Entrants further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Promotion Entities from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Promotion, to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against the Promotion Entities, and hereby acknowledge that said Promotion Entities have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize, including express warranties provided exclusively by a prize supplier that are sent along with a prize. Promotion Entities shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity that may be caused or contributed (1) by any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of the prize supplier or any of its agents, servants, employees or independent contractors, (2) by any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other person or entity not an employee of Sponsor, or (3) by any other cause, condition or event whatsoever beyond the control of Sponsor or its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The failure of Sponsor to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities outside of the control of Sponsor (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations) or other force majeure event will not be considered a breach of these Official Rules.
DISPUTES: THIS PROMOTION IS GOVERNED BY, AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.
Name of Winner/Rules: For the name of winner or a copy of these Official Rules (specify which in the subject line), send an email to contact@capronicollection.com with the name of the Promotion in the subject line. All email requests must be received no later than two (2) months after the stated end date of the Promotion Period. The Official Rules will be available on the Website during the entire Promotion. Name of winner may also be posted on the Website.
Sponsor: Caproni Collection LLC
105 Salem Street
Woburn, MA 01801
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First, we have been connecting more with all of you on Instagram recently, and we noticed some of our followers are offering online art courses right now. Some are paid and others are free! Since many of us are currently making art at home, we thought we'd share a few.*
Kristy Gordon
http://kristygordoncourses.com/
Kristy Gordon has twelve years of experience teaching and conducting painting workshops, lectures and classes throughout North America. She has taught at numerous institutions and academies including the New York Academy of Art, the National Academy Museum and School in NYC, and The Academy of Realist Art in Ottawa and Boston. Gordon exhibits her work internationally and has earned numerous awards including three Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. She has been widely featured in magazines, art publications, radio and television shows, including International Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art and Bravo!’s Star Portraits. Her paintings hang in over 500 public and private collections worldwide. Gordon offers online painting classes and online art mentoring through her website kristygordoncourses.com.
Elizabeth Zanzinger
https://studiozanaganda.com/virtual
Studio Zanaganda is currently online and Elizabeth is working hard to keep you grounded and focused on developing your work during this time! Each week Elizabeth is posting a 20-25 minutes video with ideas, demos, and helpful suggestions while you’re at stuck home with a mountain of art supplies. There are three options of engagement for students & artists to choose from. Hope to see you in class!
Jennifer Balkan
In this premium art instruction video, Jennifer enthusiastically shows you how to mix any color, any value, and any temperature with the most basic of limited color palettes. Follow Jennifer’s lead and mix all the colors you can imagine with her palette made up of just four colors — yes, you read that right … just four colors!
Scott Waddell
https://scottwaddellfineart.com/online-mentoring-program/
Scott was born and raised in Central Florida. He received his BFA from Florida State University, studied at the Florence Academy of Art and the Waterstreet Atelier in NYC. In 2006 Scott moved with his wife to New England where they now reside in Rhode Island with their two kids and pets. Scott's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries including: Cavalier Galleries, Meredith Long and Co. and Joshua Liner Gallery. His work has also appeared in several publications including: American Art Collector Magazine, Drawing Magazine and Star Wars Art: Visions.
Are you simply looking to talk to other artists and share your work in progress? Then our brand new Facebook group is the place to do it! The group is free and open to all levels of art experience.
It's a place to talk about your plaster cast studies. We know there is a vast community of studying plaster casts for art and we aim to bring us all together.
Think of it like talking with classmates after class hours. You can ask others things like what pencils to use and how to properly light your casts, as well as share your cast drawings, sculptures, and paintings with each other for friendly feedback!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE GROUP!
*Please note: The bios and quotes were shared from the artist's website or supplied by the artist. Please visit their sites if you want full bios or information. Our selection is solely based on our research of the artist's portfolio and course offerings, and we did our best to mention resources we thought would be of interest to our particular audience. However, we at the Caproni Collection have not taken any of these courses.
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]]>May 15,1827 - November 10,1901
Isidore was born on this day 193 years ago. He is recognized as one of the greatest animaliers in France during the 19th century.
Isidore Jules Bonheur was born in Bordeaux, France and lived most of his life in Paris. His father, Raymond, was a drawing instructor, and he taught Isidore and his sister, Rosa, enlisting their help in his studio. Rosa also went on to become a famous painter and sculptor of animals. Isidore turned from painting to sculpture early in his career and first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1848. His work, mainly consisting of animals, was popular in France and Britain.
Our plaster cast collection possesses copies of two of Isidore’s sculptures, a lion and an écorché of a horse.
This lion is truly menacing. His rear right leg is stretched out, about to take another step.
Bonheur’s écorché of a horse was an astounding accomplishment of the musculature of horses, an animal he often sculpted. (Check out our new photos of this piece!)
If you’re interested in animal sculptures, check out our collection of animals and a blog post from last summer about our casts of felines and canines.
In honor of Isidore, who loved animals, if you have a pet - be it a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, or chicken - enjoy your extra time with them!
Best,
Kayla
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]]>First of all, we hope everyone is staying well and safe and finding ways to be inspired and find joy in these trying times.
We wanted to share this post on Instagram by artist Nathalie Miebach. She posted a picture of a letter she wrote to her art studio – as though it were animate – promising she would be back soon. She wrote:
Dear Studio,
I am here to grab all my tools, some materials and works in progress. I will have to leave you for a while to work from home. Please take care of my sculptures left behind. Knowing I will be back in this space making art, makes this insanity a bit more bearable. I will miss you.
The Artist
As many of you have relationships with your studios that go beyond a simple use of space, we thought you could relate. Many people in the world have been encouraged to stay home as much as possible, so we’d like to offer a few tips on setting up your studio at home.
Are you short on supplies? Worried about using certain materials in your home? Having trouble getting inspired? Read on for some advice.
We love this article that shows how just about anyone can make an easel with cardboard and a few tools. Got a few extra delivery boxes hanging around? This might be the perfect use for them!
If you don’t have any tools at home you can utilize everyday objects. Some examples are a credit card, a pair of bamboo chopsticks (which could be filed down to be more flat or pointed), plastic utensils such as a serrated butter knife, pens, pencils, paper clips, push pins, and the wire from a binder clip (as a loop tool). If you want more inspiration, check out this video about making your own wire tool.
If you have small children or pets, you will want to store art supplies out of reach. You’ll also need to consider ventilation. For some, working in acrylics or watercolors is a better option than oil paints, as well as considering oil-based clay such as plasteline rather than pottery clay, since it does not create dust. If you want to go really in-depth into learning about art safety, we found this guide on the Mt. Holyoke College website to be comprehensive. If it’s nice out, don’t forget the option of working on decks, porches, and backyards.
Be inspired by artwork created by our fans in the Cast Drawings and Paintings of Our Sculptures page!
Many museums are closed around the world, such as the Louvre Museum in Paris, but they have some enriching virtual tours online. You can find the Louvre’s tours here. This article lists many more museums you can poke around virtually. If you’re tired of looking at screens, consider looking to nature for inspiration. Take a closer look at your pets, go for a nature hike, walk along a quiet street and examine the architecture, or simply look up at the sky. If you have a chance to slow down, take it!
You can also have a small piece of a museum in your own home to draw inspiration from. You might have a collection of casts, but if you would like to add to it, we have a selection of different feet for sale at 50% off! This surplus of feet will be available at the sale price while supplies last. Sale pieces come in Flat White patina and without hooks. Enter the codes below at checkout! {Discounts cannot be combined at checkout; to purchase more than one item, place separate orders if you're in the U.S. If you're international, call or email us to make the purchases.}
May you all feel more grounded.
Kind regards,
Robert and Kathleen Shure
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]]>The right side of the relief, our Item #14, Bacchic Dance
The left side of the relief, our Item #15, Satyr with Panther
We at the Caproni Collection love these pieces because they are not only beautiful, but are actually two halves of one relief. The full marble relief is identified only as “a maenad and two satyrs in a Bacchic procession.” Today, the two known originals are in the collections of the British Museum and the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Why two? The Greeks, under Roman rule, mass-produced artwork like this one! Also, in two-dimensional arts especially, they created different compositions utilizing the same figures; these three figures likely appear on vases, in reliefs, and in other artwork and artifacts you’ll see in museums. It’s odd to think of mass-production beyond our modern world, but it’s fascinating thinking that this relief was popular in Ancient Rome!
The Greeks that made artwork like this relief are known as Neo-Attic artists. They lived largely in Athens and Rome in the first century BCE to second century CE. Their clientele was mainly prosperous Romans. The Romans looked to the Greeks for inspiration in all aspects of culture, prompting the Greeks to create new art that resembled the most desired styles of Greek art.
Item #15, Satyr with Panther and Item #14, Bacchic Dance displayed as they are in the original marbles
The artwork depicts two fauns (Roman)/satyrs (Greek) and a bacchante (Roman)/maenad (Greek) festively celebrating their god Bacchus (Roman)/Dionysus (Greek), the god of wine. The bacchante and faun on the right both play instruments. The bacchante’s drapery partially covers her body, while the faun behind her only wears an animal hide over his left shoulder. The other faun has an animal hide draped over his extended left arm and carries a thyrsus, which was a staff bore by Bacchus and his followers. A panther walks beside him.
Be sure to take a look at the museums’ marble originals that I linked to above. Although the depiction of the Bacchic celebration is “set in stone” (see what I did there?), you can see and feel the movement of the figures as they walk.
If you’re interested in other representations of the cult of Bacchus, check out a blog post we wrote entitled “Bacchus, Jupiter, and a Bacchante come alive!” For other Roman or Greek art, go to All Products and use the “Shop by Time Period” filter.
I hope you enjoyed learning about the background of these Bacchic reliefs as much as I did!
Best,
Kayla Fletcher
Curator
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]]>Are you looking for the right style for your home? Perhaps you’re living single at the moment, or maybe you live with a partner or family members and are looking for a style that suits all your needs. We live in an era when style is not prescribed to us and we have many choices. If we are not deliberate in our choices, it’s easy for our home to lack character or be a mish-mash of styles with no cohesive vision. It can then be confusing, even stressful, to figure out how to pull it all together to make it work. Maybe you love classical sculpture busts, but your partner wants to also hang Asian prints. You may love ornate design, but still seek comfort and warmth that invites you to read a book in your pajamas on a Sunday afternoon after a morning of hosting friends for brunch. Style and taste is important to you, but so is functioning in the modern world.
Since we specialize in creating beautiful and timeless art that can complement or enhance a variety of styles, we’ve become familiar with many types of decor and styles that are popular today. One style that we love for its versatility, simplicity, and roots in the traditional is the Modern Classic style. This look lands between traditional and modern aesthetics. We’ll explore Modern Classic in this post in the hopes it helps you curate your own living space so it feels more like home.
What are Traditional and Classic Styles?
Let’s discuss the Traditional and Classic styles first. A home in these styles will incorporate furnishings from other eras, especially 18th- and 19th-century Europe. You’ll see antiques as well as ancient Greek and Roman art. Other items and elements will be specific to the person who lives there, expressing their style and interests--so you can probably find a way to incorporate your partner’s Asian prints, as long as they don’t take attention away from the Traditional elements.
The space will be warm and elegant, with a few accent colors, and without anything too overpowering. The furniture will be from particular periods and have a lot of character. Floral patterns will be chosen over geometric shapes. The room will be tied together by a color scheme, and wall colors will range from whites to bolder colors. You’ll notice symmetry, dramatic placements, and beautiful juxtapositions throughout the home.
What is Modern Style?
Next let’s talk about the characteristics of the Modern style. The Modern style is not to be confused with the Contemporary, which is very current in aesthetics and movements although it borrows from Modern. Modern design encompasses novel ideas from the 1950s to the beginning of the 21st century, including aspects of art movements. In a home designed in this style, you’ll see neutral colors, solid colors instead of patterns when it comes to accents, furnishings utilizing geometric shapes, and simplicity in the furnishings and architecture as opposed to ornate features. Some variety of stone, wood, and other natural materials will be included in the home.
You’ll notice that the space is focused on minimalism; the room will be sparse and simple. Furnishings will all serve a purpose. Functionality and necessity are key. This doesn’t mean the feel of the room is cold by any means; rather, the colors and fabrics will create the warmth. You can both socialize and relax in this intentionally laid-out space.
Putting these Two Styles Together
If you find components of both Classic and Modern design styles appealing, the Modern Classic style might be the aesthetic you’re looking for. From the Modern style, you maintain the neutral colors. The entire space will have a defined color scheme and can appear monochromatic. The Classic side calls for ornate architectural features, like wood and plaster moldings, to stand out.
As for furniture, these pieces will be modern or a combination. For example, a relatively traditional couch or chair, minus ornate legs and busy patterns, will fit in well. Solid colors are best, even if you move beyond the neutrals. Fixtures are really up to interpretation, ranging from antique, crystal chandeliers to modern, geometric sconces. Feel free to add some color to the room with curtains and shades. When it comes to accent pieces, you’ll still want to keep the number of items to a minimum, but you have more freedom in what you choose. Go ahead and display antique art or functional items alongside a modern sculpture.
A space in the Modern Classic interior design style will evoke cleanliness, simplicity, elegance, boldness, warmth, purpose, sophistication, and character as well as the homeowner’s individuality. Take a look around your home now to see where your current style lies. Maybe you’re already on the path to Modern Classic!
Caproni pieces featured in these photographs:
Victory of Samothrace - 39" - #76
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]]>If you have some words you’d like to share with us, be it testimonials, questions, etc., feel free to email us or comment below! If you’ve bought from us on Amazon, we’d love if you could rate and review us there, too!
I received the Athena—absolutely beautiful! Fantastic work. - David D., Pennsylvania |
This place is a real gem. When I arrived I was greeted warmly and taken on a tour of their studio. I was amazed at the bulk of their collection. One could tell that The Giust Gallery [now the Caproni Collection] really took pride in the work. They took time with me to thoroughly explain each step of their working practices. Later they described a little about their history in the States and how they came to acquire all of these wonderful molds. - Brian M., artist, Massachusetts |
Gentlemen: To my thinking, one of the most important influences that we can bring to bear upon the pupils of a High School is that of first-rate reproductions of noble works of art. In our school we have gone very slowly in this matter, but we feel that for this reason the choice has been exercised all the more carefully. Recently we purchased several slabs of the Elgin Marbles. These have been placed over the entrance to a corridor, which gives just the temple-like effect needed to bring out the full beauty of the beautiful figures portrayed by Phidias. A school is composed, if it is a genuine school, of at least three things - scholarship, taste and real leadership. A spirit of development must animate each one of these, and taste will be shown by the gradual accumulation of beautiful decorations. Very truly yours, (signed) J. Remsen Bishop, Principal Eastern High School, Detroit, Michigan (Letter featured in the 1914 Caproni supplemental catalog) |
Gentlemen: The casts arrived in good condition and their fine technique is much admired. It will be a great advertisement to you to have them here as such good work will commend itself to all. Several of the artists here have already asked your address. Send a catalogue to me the moment it is out as I hope to order more. (signed) Mrs. Hannah J. Carter, Director Art Department Drexel Institute of Art and Industry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Letter featured in the 1902 Caproni catalog, Art for Schools) |
I wanted to send you a note to thank you for the beautiful Beethoven bust you made for me. Beautiful craftsmanship and a joy for the family to look at every day! - Christian R., Denmark |
My order just arrived in perfect condition and in excellent packaging...it is beautiful and everything I expected it to be. - William C., North Carolina |
Gentlemen: Is your new catalogue ready? A person writes me from the Throop Polytechnic Institute at Pasadena, California, and asks if I will order about $75 worth of casts. I believe you are furnishing the best casts in the country and I should prefer to place the order with you. The person wants the very best historic ornaments there are in the market for elementary students, the casts of apples, plums, etc., and perhaps a few of the best masks and heads; but the main collections should consist of the most useful ornaments. (signed) W. S. Perry, Director Department of Art Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York (Letter featured in the 1902 Caproni catalog, Art for Schools) |
Gentlemen: I duly received your letter advising me that the casts I ordered from you had been shipped to my address and yesterday the same came to hand. All the casts I found to be in perfect condition and I desire to express to you my thanks for the manner in which you have carried out my order. The casts are beautiful works of art and they will be highly valued in this school. I particularly admire the Minerva. It will be a pleasure to me to order again from you if occasion arises and at all times strongly to recommend your firm when I have the opportunity to do so. (signed) William Lobban, Classical Master High School for Girls, Glasgow, Scotland (Letter featured in the 1902 Caproni catalog, Art for Schools) |
You probably have no idea how important this is to me, to be able to get your beautiful casts into my school for my students in Australia. As you’re aware my atelier school is ARC Approved and it’s important to me to maintain the highest teaching standards for my students. This means having a good cast collection. It is difficult to do from Australia but with your help I’ll get there. - Rob G., artist, Australia |
I just want to send a heartfelt message of gratitude! I absolutely adore the objects you’ve crafted, as do my students. Thanks again for your excellent craftsmanship and generosity. - Laura N., artist, Nebraska |
It looks absolutely wonderful! Your gallery did an amazing job with it. The coloration is great. I was extremely impressed by the overall workmanship and quality of the piece. Absolutely fantastic...and quite stunning! The packing of the piece was also terrific! Thank you so much!! It's a great pleasure working with you and your gallery. I'm so happy with the way everything turned out. - Chris S., Arizona |
Dear Sirs: We are much interested in school decorations and should thank you for your special school catalogue. We have no other but Caproni casts in our building. Very truly yours, (signed) Emma J. Luebke, Principal Tenth District School No. 4, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Letter featured in the 1914 Caproni supplemental catalog) |
Gentlemen: In the course of my lectures on literary interpretation which I deliver all over the country I take occasion to refer continually to the necessity of a general art training in connection with the study of literature. About a year ago I prepared a lecture for the high school students, in which I urged them to form an art league for the purpose of purchasing photographs, etchings, statuary, etc. This particular lecture is given gratis, and solely from my desire to stimulate art study in the high school. After these clubs are formed I am frequently called upon to recommend the firms who are selling the best examples of such art as would be useful in the schools. Heretofore I have refrained from recommending any particular firm or firms, for fear my motive would be misunderstood. As a result, I find the schools are in danger of making serious artistic blunders. I have determined, therefore, to take a definite stand in this matter, regardless of consequences. Will you, therefore, be kind enough to send me all material that may help me to determine the nature of your publications? In the second place, I should like to know the discount you allow to schools. In conclusion I beg to state that I have no purpose in this matter aside from my interest in art; that I desire no favors nor concessions. But I do wish to be in a position to recommend the best art works at the lowest rates. (signed) S. H. Clark The University of Chicago, Department of Public Speaking (Letter featured in the 1902 Caproni catalog, Art for Schools) |
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Head of Man with Uplifted Hammer from Trajan's Column - Item #751
Victory of Samothrace 39" - Item #76
Zeus and the Giants Fragment - Item #532
Parthenon Frieze, Southern XI - Item #755
King Ashurbanipal (Fragment) - Item #738
Nefertiti (Reduction) - Item #83
We hope these photos provide inspiration for your own home decorating! We enjoy seeing how you've displayed your Caproni casts, so share your photos with us via email or on social media!
Warm regards and best wishes for a Happy New Year,
The team at the Caproni Collection
P.S. View the Fall 2019 collection here and the blog post introducing these collections here.
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The Design Process
We had made our previous logo with text only (see below) for the Giust Gallery, but wanted to do a little more with the new logo.
First, in graphic design software, we tried incorporating images of the Victory of Samothrace. The Victory had been used in the past by P.P. Caproni and Brother on catalogs and letterhead and later by the Giust Gallery on letterhead and business cards.
After several variations, we decided we would rather have a simpler look. We looked online at other logos and read suggestions for creating one.
Looking to the Past
After this research and discussions, we decided we wanted to base the logo in our own history. We searched the covers and copyright pages of all our antique P.P. Caproni and Brother catalogs to see what pieces or motifs they utilized over the course of 40 years of publications. Aside from the Victory, we found several ornaments that incorporated scrollwork, leaves, or flowers.
We took our favorites and placed them next to our name in a few different layouts. After review by the team, we ended up with our favorite.
The Final Design!
The leaf motif was pulled from the 1905 supplemental catalog which you can see above. We thought it had a classic feel and matched the weight of the text. It was also perfect to use on both sides of the text so we could keep the design symmetrical. Symmetry is important to us because it gives the design a sense of balance and harmony that reflects the beautiful art we reproduce.
We thought you’d enjoy learning about what went into the design of our logo, and to know that we created it right here in-house with our vision to reflect the history of the Collection but also to be relevant in the present and future.
Kind regards and best wishes for the holiday season,
Kathleen and Robert Shure
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]]>Our Verdigris Patina is inspired by the green color that bronze, brass, and copper acquire after exposure to air over time. It gives our sculpture reproductions a weathered but rich look, and it complements both ornamental and figurative pieces.
One of the pieces you can purchase is the Leaf Mask #24. Attributed to Michelangelo, this “Green Man” looks wonderful in our Verdigris Patina. It would be a great piece to hang amongst other artifacts and oddities.
A decorative piece we are offering in this patina is perfect for the holiday dinner table. Our Candlestick #22 is a great conversation piece as guests can admire the intricate details such as sculpted garlands, cherubs, and floral ornamentation. From now until December 6, we are selling them for $80 each (reg. $120) in any patina! Use Code CANDLE80 at checkout!
We also wanted to highlight the human form with this unique patina, and have included our bust of Niccolo da Uzzano #179. This expressive face from the larger bust that’s found at the Bargello Museum in Florence is thought to be the first portrait since Classical antiquity that was made as an independent artwork. It is a perfect statement piece for modern classical or Italian-inspired decor.
The last day to order the Leaf Mask #24, the Candlestick #22 and Niccolo da Uzzano #179 in the Verdigris Patina is December 6.
December 6 is also the last day to order items in time for holiday gifts! Once we receive your order, we hand cast your piece, finish it, and pack it up for shipment. So get your order in soon!
What do you think of our Verdigris Patina? Let us know by commenting on this post or on social media!
Regards,
The Caproni team
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“I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift.” ~ Dodinsky
Enjoy all that fall has to offer!
Best,
Kayla
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]]>The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon, XVI - Item #757
Horse of Colleoni Bartolomeo- Piazza Colleoni - Item #782
We hope these photos provide inspiration for your own home decorating! We enjoy seeing how you've displayed your Caproni casts, so share your photos with us via email or on social media!
Warm regards,
Lisa
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