Bulgari-funded restoration revives Vittoriano sculptures in Rome

The restoration of the Vittoriano monument's sculptures in Rome has been successfully completed, thanks to funding from Bulgari via the Art Bonus initiative. This significant project, which commenced on March 28, 2024, sought to enhance the monument's artistic significance, which Edith Gabrielli, director of the Istituto VIVE, referred to as a "total work of art." Conservator Susanna Sarmati worked on marble sculptures by Emilio Quadrelli and Pietro Canonica, gilded bronze pieces by Giulio Monteverde and Francesco Jerace, and flagpoles by Gaetano Vannicola, featuring Victories by Edoardo Rubino and Edoardo De Albertis. The restoration not only halted deterioration but also provided insights into early 20th-century manufacturing techniques. Gabrielli highlighted VIVE's cataloging efforts, which contributed to the 'Depositi in mostra' exhibition cycle and a revamped layout for Palazzo Venezia.