Vintage A. Santini Solid Bronze St. Michael Statue Italy Guido Reni 11" 8lbs For Sale

Vintage Solid Hot-Cast Bronze A. Santini St. Michael SculptureUp for sale is an exceptionally rare, heavy vintage masterpiece from the iconic studio ofAmilcare Santini (listed interchangeably in fine art catalogs as Antelma Santini). While the Santini studio achieved massive global renown for their high-quality marble-dust composite replicas, Santini personally executed limited, elite commissions directly insolid foundry-cast bronze. This heavy, museum-quality piece scales at a substantial7 pounds 15.9 ouncesof solid metal, representing a premier tier of mid-century Italian sculpture craftsmanship.Artistic Pedigree & Provenance
The sculpture is a classic 3D interpretation of one of Western art history's most celebrated religious works: the 1636 Baroque painting"The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan"by Italian masterGuido Reni. The original canvas resides permanently inside the historicSanta Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccinichurch in Rome. The signature lower rear edge of the base proudly bears the crisp, authentic cast"A. Santini"script studio mark.Condition & Natural Foundry Characteristics

• Structurally Complete:This investment-grade sculpture is in very nice vintage condition. It is structurally sound with absolutely no damage, repairs, or missing pieces.
• Anatomical & Weapon Details:The angel is depicted dynamicallywielding his classic sword raised triumphantly overhead.The right hand firmly grips the hilt, while the left hand is cast in its original, open position designed to mirror the classic painting's chain-holding gesture.
• Foundry Finish & Character:As an older vintage piece, it displays the beautiful, organic character of the traditional artisan casting process. The surface shows minor natural pitting and light texture variations inherent to foundry work, adding depth and authenticity to the sculpture.
• Solid Underside Construction:Unlike common hollow figures, this piece is solid bronze. The bottom of the base is solid, showcasing a shallow (~1/2 inch) foundry pour mark from the original casting gate.
• Aged Patina:Finished with a beautiful, classical multi-tonal bronze patina, boasting rich gold-burnished highlights on the high points and expertly preserved dark antiquing in the deeper folds of the armor and wings.

📦 Premium Shipping & Handling Terms

• Price:$2,000.00
• Shipping:FREE Shipping
• Returns:No Returns Accepted (Sold strictly As-Is / Vintage Estate Sale).