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05/09/2026

Introducing the location of Galleria Frilli’s project in Hangzhou: the TCC C.F. Koo Building.
Named in honor of Koo Chen-fu, an important figure in TCC Group’s history and in dialogue between East and West, the building carries a symbolic meaning closely connected to the spirit of this project.

Located in Qianjiang Century City, near the Qiantang River, the tower stands within one of Hangzhou’s most dynamic contemporary districts.

Developed by TCC Group Holdings, part of Taiwan Cement Corporation, and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the building rises approximately 210 meters and has received both LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum certifications, reflecting a vision of architecture that respects both the environment and human experience.

Its flowing glass façade evokes the movement of Chinese calligraphy, while its atmosphere of European-inspired elegance creates a space where Eastern and Western influences meet.

In collaboration with TCC Group Holdings and ALD Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Galleria Frilli’s presence in Hangzhou becomes part of this wider cultural bridge, bringing Florentine sculpture and Italian craftsmanship into dialogue with China’s contemporary cultural landscape.

20/08/2026

Installation is now underway in Hangzhou.
Following months of preparation and international coordination, works and materials have arrived on site, marking the beginning of an important new project for Galleria Frilli in China.
In the coming weeks, the space will gradually take shape, bringing Frilli’s Florentine tradition of sculpture, craftsmanship, and artistic collaboration into a new international setting.
More soon.

18/08/2026

From Florence to China, an exciting new chapter is beginning for Galleria Frilli.
After months of preparation, the first stages of installation are now underway. Sculpture, craftsmanship, and international collaboration are coming together in a remarkable new setting.
For now, only a glimpse behind the scenes.
More to come soon.

20/07/2026

There are sculptures that do more than simply depict a subject: they embody an ideal of beauty, harmony, and spirituality.

Giambologna’s Christ Crucified, preserved in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata in Florence, is one such masterpiece. Created for the chapel intended to house the artist’s own tomb, the work portrays Christ no longer defined by the agony of suffering. His bowed head, closed eyes, and harmonious yet powerful anatomy transform pain into a profound sense of serenity.

This replica was created with the same respect that guides every work produced by Galleria Frilli. From the lost-wax bronze casting process to the final chiseling and patination, each detail was carefully crafted to preserve the elegance, harmony, and spiritual intensity of Giambologna’s masterpiece.

These images offer a glimpse into this process: the expressive face, the crown of thorns, the refined anatomical modelling, and the detail of the nail. Each element reflects the craftsmanship required to bring a Renaissance masterpiece back to life.

Through this work, Galleria Frilli continues its tradition of creating faithful replicas of extraordinary classical and Renaissance masterpieces. Great classics do not belong solely to the past; they belong to every age. They continue to find their place in private collections, public spaces, and homes of those who recognize beauty as a universal value.

16/07/2026

In the city of Ningbo, China, a monumental bronze statue of Dante Alighieri stands as a symbol of cultural exchange between Italy and China.

Cast in bronze by Galleria Frilli, the statue is a faithful bronze replica of the famous monument located in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. The original work, created by sculptor Enrico Pazzi, was inaugurated in 1865 during the celebrations marking the sixth centenary of Dante’s birth.

Standing approximately 5.8 meters tall and weighing around 2.4 tons, the replica was produced after a detailed 3D laser scan of the original marble monument in Florence. It was then shipped by sea to Ningbo, where it was officially inaugurated in February 2013 in the presence of Italian and local authorities.

The statue was donated by the City of Florence to Ningbo to celebrate the sister-city relationship and cultural cooperation between Florence and Ningbo. Its placement near a large public library gives the work particular symbolic meaning: Dante, considered the father of the Italian language and one of the most important figures in world literature, stands beside a place dedicated to books, knowledge, and cultural exchange.

Through this project, Galleria Frilli helped bring a symbol of Italian literary and artistic heritage into a new cultural context in China.

09/07/2026

The South Door of the Florence Baptistery was the first of the three monumental doors to be created. Executed by Andrea Pisano between 1330 and 1336, it is the oldest of the Baptistery doors, yet it was the last to be removed and replaced with a replica by Galleria Frilli in 2019.

The South Door remained in place longer than the others because it was located on the more sheltered side of the square, making it less exposed to weathering and environmental factors.

Like the North Door, the South Door was documented using advanced laser-scanning technology. These scans were used to create precise resin prototypes, from which wax models were produced and later cast in bronze through the traditional lost-wax process.

The replica was fully funded by the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, making it possible to remove the original door and entrust it to expert conservators. Through careful restoration, Andrea Pisano’s masterpiece was returned to its original splendor and is now preserved in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, where it can be admired by visitors from around the world.

As the final chapter in the replacement of the Baptistery’s three doors, the South Door reflects Galleria Frilli’s continued role in preserving Florence’s artistic heritage through craftsmanship, technology, and collaboration.

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

Completed in 2016, the replica of the North Door of the Florence Baptistery was produced by Galleria Frilli twenty-six years after the completion of the Gates of Paradise replica.

Unlike the Gates of Paradise, no original casts taken from Lorenzo Ghiberti’s masterpiece existed for the North Door. Since it was not possible to take physical molds from the original, each section of the door was digitally scanned to create an accurate model for replication.

From these digital scans, resin prototypes were created and used as the foundation for the bronze casting process. Wax models were then produced from the prototypes using the traditional lost-wax technique, combining contemporary technology with a centuries-old method of sculpture.

The project required approximately two years of work and the skill of expert artisans, from the refinement of the wax models to the chasing and finishing of the bronze castings. Their craftsmanship made it possible to produce a faithful replica of Ghiberti’s masterpiece, allowing visitors to continue experiencing the North Door in its historic setting.

The work was made possible through the support of the Guild of the Dome, a non-profit foundation that brought together twenty donors from around the world. Representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, each donor “adopted” one panel of the door, contributing both to the restoration of the original and to the creation of the replica.

The North Door reflects Galleria Frilli’s continued commitment to preserving Florence’s artistic heritage through craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration.

30/06/2026

THE GATES OF PARADISE

The Gates of Paradise, created by Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1425 and 1452, remain one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Florentine Renaissance. Composed of ten gilded bronze panels depicting scenes from the Old Testament, the doors were so admired that Michelangelo is said to have given them their famous name.
In 1990, Galleria Frilli produced the bronze replica now installed on the Florence Baptistery, allowing Ghiberti’s original masterpiece to be removed, restored, and preserved in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.
This replica was created using original plaster molds taken directly from the doors after the Second World War, following a major restoration campaign. During the war, the original panels had been removed from the Baptistery and placed in safe storage to protect them from bombing. Thanks to Aldo Marinelli’s preservation of these molds, Galleria Frilli was able to create a replica with exceptional accuracy to Ghiberti’s original masterpiece.

Only two complete bronze replicas were produced from these molds. One stands today on the Baptistery in Piazza del Duomo and the other is now held in the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.

The project was made possible through the generous support of Choichiro Motoyama, a Japanese entrepreneur and client of Galleria Frilli. His patronage fully funded the creation of the Baptistery replica, and his name is engraved inside the door as a lasting sign of gratitude. Through this gesture, Motoyama became a great patron of Florentine arts, bridging Japanese support with the preservation of a Renaissance masterpiece.

The creation of the Gates of Paradise replica represents a complex collaboration that extends beyond bronze casting alone. It reflects the preservation of historical molds, the application of Florentine craftsmanship, and the support of international patrons, together contributing to ensure that Ghiberti’s masterpiece continues to be honored today.

23/06/2026

Galleria Frilli is proud to have maintained a long-standing relationship with the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, one of Florence’s most important historic institutions.

Founded in 1296 by the Arte di Calimala Guild, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore has overseen the creation, preservation, and care of Florence’s Cathedral complex for centuries. Within this monumental complex, the Baptistery of San Giovanni holds a central place in the city’s artistic history, particularly through its three celebrated bronze doors.

Over the last forty years, Galleria Frilli has contributed to this legacy through the creation of bronze replicas of all three Baptistery doors: the Gates of Paradise, the North Door, and the South Door. These replicas allowed the original masterpieces to be removed, restored, and preserved in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, while the Baptistery itself could continue to be seen and admired as it has been for generations.

Beginning with the Gates of Paradise in 1990, followed by the North Door in 2016 and the South Door in 2019, the project reflects a remarkable dialogue between conservation, craftsmanship, and innovation. Through this work, Galleria Frilli became part of a major preservation effort, helping protect Florence’s artistic heritage while maintaining the historic presence of one of the city’s most important monuments.