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Buste de Christophe Colomb

Bust of Columbus

Damasu Maestracci
1992

Description

Bronze bust above the bow of a ship. Underneath a plaque.

Inscription(s)

CHRISTOPHE COLOMB
"CRISTOFANI COLOMBU"
1436-1506
5ÉME CENTENAIRE DE LA DECOUVERTE
12 OCTOBRE 1492 - 12 OCTOBRE 1992 CORNILLE_HAVARD FONDEUR A VILLEDIEU

SCULPTEUR
DAMASU MAESTRACCI

Annotation

According to some, Christopher Columbus is born in the town of Calvi, Corse. In the citadel are also he ruins of his birth house.

Sculptor

Damasu Maestracci (Ochjatana 1888-1976), sculptor from Corse.

Sources & Information

Statue mentioned on: Calvi on Corseweb
Photos: Ingrid Jutte, 28 September 2003

Exact Location Unknown

Item Code: frco001; Added: 7 October 2003

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