Florence Nightingale: Founder of Modern Nursing By Christopher Pardell Bust RARE For Sale

Christopher Pardell began sculpting at the tender age of four, and by his teenage years, Pardell had come to the realization that sculpting was to become his life's work. Influenced by the work of renowned sculptors Russell, Remington and Rodin, Pardell wanted to pursue his passion for realism. His formal education was laid aside in favor of an apprentice moldmaker position with a commercial statuary company, and it was there that he received what he considers to be his "real education in art." As an apprentice to the Italian master artisans who ran the statuary, Christopher rapidly learned the skills that would enable him to excel as an artist and earn the stature that has come with his success. Never sketching his designs on paper, Christopher composes all of his work in three dimensions, in a maquette. This unique approach explains the unparalleled beauty and detail that are the trademarks of his work. Christophers exceptional style and special talent have served to impress even the most discriminating collector. Currently, his artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world This is a first edition #1 of 0166 "FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE" from the 2001 VANMARK MENTORS collection. It is a bronze bust on a marble base and ingraved with florence nightingale on the base. Serial # FP65052 handcrafted in china. The base is 4in square and sculpture is 9in high and about 7in at widest point and is 12.2 pounds.