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​Celebrating America-Italy Society’s 50th anniversary of restoring works of art in Venice


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​ONGOING PROJECT

Wooden Crucifix, San Zaccaria Church

This long-planned, joint project is being financed by the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia, Venice in Peril, Save Venice, the Dutch Committee, the Comitato Italiano per Venezia and the Austrian Committee.

Firstly, the crucifix has had to be harnessed and lowered by climbers from its position high up in Codussi's Renaissance church. There are no surviving documents relating to this crucifix, but it is possible that it is older than the Gothic church begun in 1458 by Antonio Gambello. The first church here was build in the 9th century.

The crucifix did undergo treatment to eliminate woodworm, x-rays and a chemical analysis. A full condition report and conservation project has be drafted and a call for bids launched to find a firm to carry out the work.

Carla Toffolo
Association of International Private Committees
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SUPPORT
You Can Play a Part in Preserving Venice’s Art Heritage
Each year the Superintendents for the Artistic and Historic Heritage and for the Architectural Heritage of Venice suggest projects in immediate need of restoration. Your contribution in any amount will be appreciated and is tax deductible.

Donations for the restoration of Venetian works of art can be made  by sending a check to the “America-Italy Society of Philadelphia — Venice Fund”.

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​For donations over $5,000 we can organize a private guided visit to our restoration projects in Venice.

Grazie!

The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization under Sections 501 (c)(3) and 509 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Society are deductible for federal income tax purposes.
The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is registered as a charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Questions for the Society should be addressed to (215) 735-3250 or emailed to info@aisphila.org.
The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia promotes friendship and cultural understanding between ​the Republic of Italy and the United States of America
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