I think this piece looks excellent aside from the scratches on one panel (see picture). I'm not an expert on lighting and photography so the pictures have some spots from my camera flash and the ceiling lights.
This auction is for a gorgeous limited edition porcelain sculpture of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is no. 5 of 200 sets made in 1975-76 by King's Porcelain, Usmate, Italy. The sculpturer was Aldo Falchi who was born in Italy in 1935. The passion for moulding was in him since his childhood. By the age of 18 years he succeeded in entering the Brera Academy in Milan. He was the pupil of sculptor Remo Brioschi's famous studio. To enhance the realization of his porcelain pieces, Also Falchi moulds his subjects in terra-cotta. His works are displayed in several art galleries, among which is the "Tiziano" Gallery in Mantova.
This porcelain piece is of the signing of the Declaration of Indepedence. It measures 20" H x 26" W x 16" D. This is No. 5 of 200 made. It is also signed by the artist. This was purchased originally in 1975 for $10,000.00. The person had a specially made cherry wood cabinet to display it which is included. The cabinet cost $1,000.00. It measures 60" tall by 32" wide and 21" deep. It has 2 doors on the bottom for storage. The back of the display case also opens with 2 doors. I am told President Ford had one of the very same sets.
This is one of the largest porcelain pieces made in the world. There are 11 famous American statesmen illustrated and reproduced in this extraordinary piece. Each statesman is easily recognizable because each likeness has been executed to an extremely fine degree, capturing accurate facial and sensitive eye expressions. You can even see the blue veins in their hands. This masterpiece was inspired by the famous American painting by Colonel John Trumbull, "The Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776 at Philadelphia". Clockwise from the flag, the following distinguished Americans are represented:
This machine is in working order. Serial Number on it is 42750. Was made by westinghouse in new york. has its own carring case in good condition and comes with all the attatchments in their own box. All the information is located on the stitch plate which there is no wear on looks like the machine was rarely used. Have had it running in the past year so I know it works.
