121 - Theater, “Fountains of Rome” International Prize – bronze sculpture trophy by Remo Brindisi, awarded to RENATO RASCEL in June 1986 Height 43 cm. Base 13.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm

Theater, “Fountains of Rome” International Prize – bronze sculpture trophy by Remo Brindisi, awarded to RENATO RASCEL in June 1986 Height 43 cm. Base 13.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm This bronze sculpture was specially created by the master Remo Brindisi (Rome, 1918–Lido di Spina, 1996) as a prize for the winners of the first editions of the International “Fountains of Rome” Prize. It is a complex composition of faces and marine animals set on an original white marble base. The plaque bears the following inscription: “7th International Prize – FOUNTAINS of ROME – to Renato RASCEL – ROME Teatro Argentina 06/19/1986 – Organization: Centro LA SPONDA.” Renato Rascel, the unforgettable leading man, left the stage that very year. His final stage appearance was in 1986, alongside his friend Walter Chiari, with whom he performed in Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame.” That same year, television dedicated a 12-part series to him about his life, titled “Once Upon a Time I... Renato Rascel,” curated by Giancarlo Governi.