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Offered here is “Violet,” an elegant figurine designed by renowned Italian sculptor Giuseppe Armani and produced by Florence Ceramics as their 1998 Figurine of the Year.
This graceful composition captures Armani’s signature sense of movement and femininity — a finely modeled lady in flowing dress, delicately holding a folding fan, with hand-painted floral accents and soft pastel tones. The figure is mounted on its original wood base with Florence plaque and is clearly marked “Violet – 1998 Figurine of the Year” along with model number #0756C.
A beautiful and increasingly collectible late-1990s Florence issue, well-suited for both display and long-term collecting.
Details
Artist: Giuseppe Armani
Manufacturer: Florence Ceramics
Title: Violet
Year: 1998
Designation: Florence “Figurine of the Year”
Model Number: #0756C
Material: Hand-painted cold-cast porcelain
Base: Original wood base with Florence plaque
Origin: Made in Italy
Measurements (approx.)
Height: ~10 inches
Base Diameter: ~4 inches
(Please allow minor variations typical of handmade pieces.)
Condition Notes
No visible chips, cracks, or restorations
No box or certificate included
Clean and display-ready
Why Collectors Want This Piece
✔ Named figurine (not a generic Armani figure)
✔ Official “Figurine of the Year” designation
✔ Classic late-era Armani styling with strong visual movement
✔ Increasingly hard to find in clean condition
