Vittoriano
The dismantling of the scaffolding of the right flagpole, designed by Gaetano Vannicola, concluded with the unveiling of the Winged Victory by Genoese sculptor Edoardo De Albertis.
The Italian flag has once again flown over the monument.
The flagpole features a bell-shaped base adorned with festoons and a Roman eagle at the top, both in gilded bronze. Winged Victory hovering over the prow of a Roman ship, just below, is likewise in gilded bronze, in calibrated accord with the white Botticino marble, characteristic of the Vittoriano.
The restoration revealed that the gold trim was covered due to the oxidation process of the bronze, particularly on corners and undercuts, and lemon-yellow repainting that had been applied over time. It was thus possible to resurface the gilded finish concealed by oxidation deposits and previous interventions.
To carry out the work a team of expert restorers-led by Susanna Sarmati under the direction of Edith Gabrielli-followed the model of the “open” construction site, to allow citizens and tourists to admire all the phases of work.
