Gino Masero

Christopher Simpson – Door Knockers

Ricci Masero — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:51:20 +0000

Contact through the website from Robert Bailey a retired Viola de Gamba Maker, has revealed another interesting work by Gino. A carved pattern for casting Bronze and Brass door knockers. This attractively naive carving in Lime wood, shows a slightly unusual style for Gino’s wood carvings. Although less detailed than most of his work, this intriguing …

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Samurai Warrior – Technique Progression

Ricci Masero — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:46:31 +0000

An interesting opportunity to compare Gino’s work as he progressed through his career. These two Samurai Warriors were both carved by Gino at different stages in his life. A keen eye will pick up on the differences, showing the significant improvement in his finesse and detailed work.

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Eagle Lectern – Progress Study

Ricci Masero — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:52:09 +0000

Here are some fascinating components of Gino’s work archive, two incredible carvings depicting an Eagle. With accompanying text providing a rare insight into the design and construction process. The first is this carving in Oak to be used as a lectern. Here you will see images of the main body and separate wings of the …

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Coleman Family Crest – The College of Arms

Ricci Masero — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 19:42:39 +0000

Another commission for the College of Arms, here is shown the Coleman family crest carved in Lime Wood, later to be painted. The Irish family has a long history dating back to around 300AD. This particular piece also featured in a series of articles, written by Gino and published in The Woodworker magazine, towards the …

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Don Quixote & Rosinante – Bronze Master

Ricci Masero — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:39:32 +0000

This study of Don Quixote and his horse Rosinante was carved from Lime Wood and used (unfinished) as the master to cast a final Bronze figure. Now finished in wax, this particular carving remains in the Masero family collection and is a firm favourite.

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Roman Soldier – Carvoran Roman Army Museum

Ricci Masero — Sun, 20 May 2018 19:12:43 +0000

Carved from Oak, this eleven inch tall figure of a Roman Soldier was commissioned by the Carvoran Roman Army Museum. The museum is based on Hadrian’s Wall in Scotland, a place which held great appeal to Gino, with his Italian heritage and historical interests.

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The Madonna – Modern & Traditional

Ricci Masero — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:05:39 +0000

Two stunning figures of The Madonna here, showing Gino’s ability to adapt with the times, while retaining his signature appeal.

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Cherubs – St. Brides Church, Fleet Street

Ricci Masero — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 12:53:33 +0000

Some interesting work in progress photographs of the cherubs which adorn the alter at Saint Bride’s Church on Fleet Street in London.

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Musical Swags – After Grinling Gibbons

Ricci Masero — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:00:25 +0000

Here are two beautiful musical swags depicting a violin and a lute. Carved by Gino displaying his rare ability, to carve wood in the style of the great master Grinling Gibbons.

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Award Trophy – W.H. Gelder Award for Comedy

Ricci Masero — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:51:26 +0000

Here is an eleven inch tall figure of a Jester in Lime Wood, commissioned by the Barnet Borough Arts Council to be used as the trophy for their WH Gelder Comedy Award. This award for comedy still features as a part of the Barnet and District Drama Festival to this day.

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