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Leather Avaitor Jacket
A leather aviator jacket hangs on a wooden hanger, but the jacket and hanger are of the same material. |
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Book-Based Bed Frame
Like to read in bed? Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Chair of Books
An excellent place to sit and read a book! Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Blowing Bubbles
A piece featuring soap bubbles and a bubble blower rendered in glass, another favorite medium of sculptor De Marchi, demonstrates his versatility as an artist. |
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Clothes Closet
Wrinkle-free! Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Dinette Set
Ready to eat? Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Place Setting
Close up of the place setting from the dinette set. Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Abito Con Attaccapanni
The wooden coat hanger supports a life size, soft looking dress, also carved from wood. |
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Drying Dress
Someone just hand washed this dress. Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Ferrari F50 - Venice-style!
A festival is held each year in which vessels of all kinds parade the canals. Livio has produced several such vehicles. |
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Ferrari F50 (side-view)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Ferrari F50 (front-view)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Ferrari F50 (rear-view)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Ferrari F50 (driver-view!)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Ferrari F50 (interior-view)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Ferrari F50 (top-view)
A wooden Ferrari F50 navigates the canals of Venice with Livio De Marchi at the wheel (helm?). |
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Fiat Topolino Model A (front-view)
A wooden Fiat Topolino is another of De Marchi's wooden car sculptures. |
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Fiat Topolino Model A (side-view)
A wooden Fiat Topolino is another of De Marchi's wooden car sculptures. |
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Front-Room Furniture
Livio seated comfortably in a carved chair. Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Golf Bag
A golf bag and clubs carved from wood include every detail down to the stitching and zippers. |
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Hat and Bag
A hat and bag carved from wood. |
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Hat and Jacket
Realistically carving soft subjects like a jacket in a hard material like wood might seem a bit of a contrast visually. |
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His and Hers Seating
Two beautifully carved sets of clothing, one for the lady and one for the gentleman, stand (sit?) ready; perhaps in a dressing room? |
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A Dream in Venizia
In a flight of fancy, a pumpkin carriage and four prancing horses swim the streets and canals of Venice, Italy. |
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Carved Horse
An exaggeratedly detailed horse carving. |
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Casa di Libri (House of Books)
"Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Casa di Libri (House of Books)
Close-up view of the siding and a window. Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Library Table
Where better to settle in to read a book? Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Mercedes Seagull
Another entrant in the annual floating parade in a festival in Venice. |
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Borsetta con Rose (Purse with Rose)
A woman's purse decorated with a rose. The purse is 18 cm x 10 cm x 20 cm high. |
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Bookish Side Table
Carved side table. Part of the "Casa di Libri" or "House of Books" series. |
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Went Shopping
Paper shopping bag, folded shirt and umbrella are two more examples of Livio's "slice of life" approach to choice of subject. |
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Tavolo incompleto (Incomplete Table)
A table with wine glasses and bottle reveals a section of the original block it was carved from yet to be completed. |
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Table and Cloth
A table with a drawer partially open features a draped tablecloth carved from wood. A second sculpture decorates the tabletop. |
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Tea Set
Care for a Spot of tea? |
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Basket of Teddy Bears
At least they LOOK soft and cuddly! |
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Vespa ecologica
A full size carved wooden scooter looks like it's ready to carry its rider down the road. |
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Volkswagen Bug
A Volkswagen "Bug" looks quite at home powering its way down the canals of Venice as Mr. De Marchi tips his hat. |
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These photos were taken several
years
ago by a friend and customer.

Livio uses about 100 different
chisels and other carving tools.

They are always on his workbench and
he uses each and every one of them.

If just one chisel is missing, he
finds it difficult to work.

He uses an old wooden hammer
which
is dated "1964."

Livio De Marchi at work in his
studio.