GORI, Georges Born in Paris around the turn of the century, he studied with Injalbert and Bouchard. As of 1929 he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français; he was a member of the Société des Artistes Français from approximately 1932 to 1939. In 1931 he received a bronze medal. At the Paris International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of 1937, his group “La Promenade”, cast by the Champeau foundry, was exhibited. (This artist should not be confused with Affortunato Gori, see below).
Belle Marble and bronze Height: 41cm. (16in.) FEDERICO MARINO COLLECTION
GORI, Affortunato (‘Fortunato’) Italian sculptor born in Florence. Active between 1895 and 1925. As of 1904, he exhibited at The Salon des Artistes Français. He worked in many materials including bronze, marble, ivory and spelter. He continued to exhibit at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris up to 1923. (This artist should not be confused with Georges Gori, see above). 114
Flower Girl Bronze and ivory on marble base Height: 35.5cm. (13½in.) DINO MENASCHE COLLECTION