Who was Silvio Gazzaniga?
Silvio Gazzaniga was an Italian sculptor, born in Milan on the 23rd of January 1921. He is best known for designing the FIFA World Cup Trophy while working for the company Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni.
Questions about Silvio Gazzaniga
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What trophy did Silvio Gazzaniga design for FIFA?
Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup Trophy, the cup FIFA introduced after Brazil kept the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently in 1970. His design, showing two stylised figures holding the world aloft, was chosen from 53 entries submitted by artists from 25 nations.
When did Silvio Gazzaniga create the FIFA World Cup Trophy?
Silvio Gazzaniga designed and created the FIFA World Cup Trophy in 1971, and FIFA officially adopted it in January 1972. The cup was cast in gold using the Cera Persa, or lost wax, technique.
What is the FIFA World Cup Trophy that Silvio Gazzaniga made out of?
The trophy Silvio Gazzaniga created is solid 18-carat gold, hollow inside, and weighs 6,175 grams. It stands 36.8 centimetres tall on a 13-centimetre base with two bands of green malachite.
Why did Silvio Gazzaniga get to design the new World Cup trophy?
Silvio Gazzaniga got the chance because FIFA needed a replacement trophy after Brazil's third World Cup win in 1970 let them keep the Jules Rimet Trophy for good. A jury led by former FIFA President Sir Stanley Rous ran a competition, and Gazzaniga's design was chosen from 53 submissions.
Where did Silvio Gazzaniga live and work during his career?
Silvio Gazzaniga lived and worked in Milan, Italy, where he trained as a goldsmith and jeweller and later kept a studio near the Brera Academy and the Sforzesco Castle. He died in Milan on the 31st of October 2016.