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Aristodemo Costoli

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Aristodemo Costoli (1803–1871) was an Italian sculptor who spent his entire career in the city of Florence. He is also known for attempting in 1843 to clean and conserve the famed Renaissance-era sculpture David by Michelangelo; unfortunately his hydrochloric acid cleaning solution removed the stone's waxy protective coating and left the surface pitted and porous.[1][2] His students included Emilio Zocchi, Girolamo Masini, Augusto Rivalta and his son Leopoldo Costoli.

Partial anthology of works

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Pegasus at Boboli Garden, Florence

Florence

Other cities in Italy

  • Genoa: Prudence and Columbus placing flag on Beach (1862), monument to Christopher Columbus.
  • Ancona: Monument to Cavour (1868), with statue dedicated to Cavour and two bas-reliefs, at Cavour square.
  • Pisa: Monument to Angelica Catalani (1859), at Camposanto.
  • Lucca: Bust of Leopold II, Museo nazionale di villa Guinigi.

Other countries:

References

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  1. ^ Paolucci, Antonio (2004). Bracci, Susanna; Falletti, Franca; Matteini, Mauro (eds.). Exploring David: Diagnostic Tests and State of Conservation. Giunti Editore. p. 12. ISBN 978-88-09-03325-2. The David in Florence's Accademia is young Michelangelo's masterpiece.
  2. ^ Buonarroti, Michelangelo; Paolucci, Antonio (2006). Michelangelo's David. Harry N. Abrams. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-903973-99-8. ...a masterpiece of throbbing vitality.
  3. ^ Guida rossa del TCI, Firenze e provincia (edition 2005), page 414
  4. ^ Guida rossa del TCI, Firenze e provincia (edition 2005), page 385
  5. ^ Quest'opera non risulta nella guida del TCI (edizione 2005), but cited in Aristodemo Costoli in the enciclopedia Treccani consultabile su Internet.
  6. ^ "Statue - Christophe Colomb".
  • Mackay, James, The Dictionary of Sculptors in Bronze, Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk 1977