Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, we have restored Giovanni Scanzi’s beautiful memorial to the young Elisa Falcone.
The restored Falcone marble sculpture by the sculptor Giovanni Scanzi
This photograph of Giovanni Scanzi’s Falcone memorial sculpture was taken in his studio prior to installation, and first published in 1890. It was then reprinted in this 1922 book.
The Falcone sculpture prior to restoration.
Covered with thick layers of dirt and pollution, the beauty and detail of this graceful work is hidden from us.
Restoration work in progress, you can see the effect of removing the accumulated black crust.
