Dante Zoi

The present work beautifully depicts Psyche, arm outstretched, in a passionate embrace with Eros. Embodying the union of romantic love and the human soul, the piece is delightful in its tender treatment of the subjects.

Few biographical details are published concerning Mario Dante Zoi. However, he is known to have worked at the notable workshops of Romanelli and Lapini in Florence in the early 20th century. He exhibited occasionally around 1900, but he seems mainly to have produced oriental-inspired figure marbles. One exceptional figure of a Dancer, made with coloured marbles, is in the extraordinary collection of Franco Maria Ricci at the Labirinto della Masone.