Julius Shulman – Memorabilia. (2 Items.) RARE “Forcole Sculpture” Awarded to Shulman PLUS “Forcole Magazine” Signed by Saverio Pastor. Venice, Italy. 1999

Description

Sculptor: Saverio Pastor

Subject:  “Julius Shulman’s “Forcola Sculpture”

Location: Venice, Italy

Date: 1999

Memorabilia: 198

THIS RARE FORCOLE WAS AWARDED TO JULIUS SHULMAN FOR HIS EXTENSIVE WORK MEMORIALIZING ITALY’S ARCHITECTURE.

ALSO INCLUDED IS FORCOLE MAGAZINE SIGNED AND DATED BY THE SCULPTOR SAVERIO PASTOR.

Forcole
The forcola is the unmistakable oarpost or rowlock used in Venetian rowing. it exists in a wide range of shapes, depending on the kind of boat, on the rowing position of the oarsman and also on its use: work, pastime or regatta. Therefore the forcola is cut and shaped to measure for each oarsman. It is preferably cut out of a national walnut trunk, while less frequently cherry, pear and maple wood are used. The chosen wood diameter has to measure 60 cm or more. the wood is accurately selected, cut into quarters, then deprived of its bark and left to season for at least 3 years. After the forcola is sketched on the quarter, the shaping work begins using a bandsaw and afterwards gets on to its entirely manual phase, during which the artisan’ skills and competence are expressed in the design selection, bestowing original and unique shapes to each item.Traditional Stern Forcola for “Gondola” boat made of fine walnut that is entirely handcrafted according to the authentic tradition of our workshops in Venice, Italy.
The forcola is made in life size and is the rowlock of the typical Venetian vessels (Gondola, Sandolo, Sciopon) on which the rower’s oar rests.
It is truly a signature piece of art and a symbol of Venice.

Height: 95 cm
Width: 24 cm

*This “Forcola”  is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity authorized by the Julius Shulman Trust and Photographic Archives.

Size:

Forcole is in Excellent Condition.

This memorabilia is part of the Julius Shulman Estate and came directly from Shulman’s Hollywood Hills Home.