Foundry Michelangelo and Founder Mark Russo Redesign Top Selling Sculpture of Patriotic Bronze Eagle
BATTLE GROUND, Wash., February 8, 2019 – Initially commissioned in 2006, the bronze sculpture The American Patriot depicts a 46” tall American bald eagle landing on article one of the U.S. Constitution with the olive branch containing 13 olives and 13 leaves on one side and 13 arrows clutched in its talons on the other. World-renowned artist Lorenzo E. […]
Mark Russo and Casey Powell of Foundry Michelangelo Purchase Priceless Master Mold Collection
Battle Ground, Washington, February 7, 2019 -Mark Russo, Chairman and Founder of Foundry Michelangelo, and Casey Powell, CEO, proudly announce a confidential asset purchase by parent company, Treasure Investment Corporation. This includes over 1,000 master sculpture molds, in a superb collection of works, one that was assembled during the past 40 years. Over 200 world-famous master artists are represented, […]
Pacific Northwest Master Sculptor, Laran Ghiglieri, To Create Heroic Monument for Foundation Michelangelo Corp.
Battle Ground, WA, Jan. 08, 2019 — Foundation Michelangelo’s founder, Mark Russo, awarded this latest commission to Laran Ghiglieri, son of the world-renowned Lorenzo Ghiglieri. Laran, endowed with his father’s brilliant talent, skillset and passion, adapts his own techniques as he creates these heroic works. “Laran is the right artist for this project. He works […]
Karl ‘Casey’ Powell Takes the Helm as President and CEO of Foundation Michelangelo
BATTLE GROUND, Wash., Oct. 9, 2018 — Foundation Michelangelo Founder and Chairman Mark Russo is pleased to announce that Karl “Casey” Powell has joined FM as president and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2018. Casey was the founder of Sequent Computer Systems in 1983 and acted as president, chairman, and CEO until it was acquired by IBM in 1999 for $1 billion in cash. Sequent built […]
Mark Russo and Casey Powell to Attend 2019 Safari Club International for Foundation Michelangelo
BATTLE GROUND, Wash., December 27, 2018 –Mark Russo, Founder of Foundation Michelangelo (FM) with Casey Powell, CEO will be attending the 2019 Safari Club International Annual Convention in Reno, NV, Jan. 9-12. Foundation Michelangelo (FM) will be setting up a 20’ X 30’ booth display, larger than last year’s 20’ X 20’. FM will have on display over 50 […]
Foundation Michelangelo Receives Heroic Monument Commission From Boyne, USA
BATTLE GROUND, Wash., August 14, 2018 The Gatlinburg SkyLift, which initially opened in the 1950s, is one of the oldest continuously operated attractions in the Smoky Mountains. The popular attraction is located directly across the street from Ripley’s Believe It or Not in downtown Gatlinburg. This vintage chairlift transports visitors to the top of Crocket […]
Foundation Michelangelo and CEO Mark Russo Lights the Fire on Its Jet Engines at Barrett-Jackson in Connecticut
Battleground, WA July 31, 2018 – Foundation Michelangelo attended its first-ever Barrett-Jackson Conference in Connecticut. As stated on the Barrett-Jackson website homepage, “Barrett- Jackson produces The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to the millions watching the event via live worldwide […]
Foundation Michelangelo Hits Home run at the MoneyShow in Las Vegas
Battleground, WA, July 24, 2018 Treasure Investments Corporation attended the MoneyShow in Las Vegas with incredible results. The MoneyShow, founded in 1981, is a privately held financial media company headquartered in Florida. The company has a global network of investing and trading partners. MoneyShow presents an extensive agenda of live and online events that attract over […]
Foundation Michelangelo and CEO Mark Russo Strike Gold at the NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas
Battle Ground, Washington, July 23, 2018 – Foundation Michelangelo and CEO Mark Russo Strike Gold at the NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas Foundation Michelangelo (FM) setup a spectacular display at the 147th National Rifle Association Annual Meeting (NRAAM) in Dallas, Texas. FM displayed in a 10’ X 20’ booth space located in one of […]
Foundation Michelangelo and Mark Russo Sizzle in Orlando at the World Money Show
BATTLE GROUND, Wash., July 16, 2018 – The Money Show, founded in 1981, is a privately held financial media company headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, as a global network of investing and trading education. Money Show presents an extensive agenda of live and online events that attract over 75,000 investors, traders and financial advisors from around the […]
Foundation Michelangelo and Mark Russo Hit the Jackpot in Las Vegas
Displaying Over 50 Masterworks in Bronze And Pure Silver Sculptures BATTLE GROUND,WA, July 11th. 2018 Foundation Michelangelo, a fine art company, attended the annual Safari Club International Convention Las Vegas in February 2018 with stunning results. CEO Mark Russo and several of his team set up a spectacular booth displaying over 50 masterworks in bronze […]
CEO of Foundation Michelangelo, Mark Russo, to Attend MoneyShow in Orlando, Florida
Originally posted at PR Newswire BATTLE GROUND, Wash., Jan. 11, 2018 — Mark Russo, founder of Foundation Michelangelo (FM), will attend the MoneyShow at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Feb. 8-11, 2018. Mr. Russo, along with several team members and sales executives from the company, will be setting up an impressive booth where they will display sculptures that have been cast in precious […]
Priceless Cache of Over 70,000 Lorenzo Ghiglieri Drawings Coming to Market in 2018 by Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo
Originally posted on PR Newswire PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: JAN 3, 2018 03:00 PST BATTLE GROUND, Wash., January 3, 2018 (Newswire.com) – In a sprawling 80-acre estate in Aurora, Oregon – residence of world-famous artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri – lays a priceless cache of original one-of-a-kind illustrations, renderings and drawings numbering well over 70,000 images. This massive […]
Chairman and Founder of Foundation Michelangelo, Mark Russo, to Attend National Safari Club Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
Originally posted at PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Dec. 6, 2017 — Foundation Michelangelo‘s founder Mark Russo will be attending the Safari Club International annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from Jan. 31 through Feb. 3, 2018. Mr. Russo will be setting up an incredible display booth measuring 20’x 20′ and will be presenting Foundation Michelangelo sculpture collections. Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Laran Ghiglieri, and several team members and sales executives […]
Founder and CEO of Foundation Michelangelo Mark Russo Commissions World-Famous Family of Artists to Create Legacy Sculpture Collection
Press Release originally published at PR Newswire Mark Russo, the founder and CEO of Foundation Michelangelo, commissioned world-famous Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri and son Laran R. Ghiglieri to create 50 grandmaster sculptures for the company. The work has already begun on the 50 images between the two artists and will take roughly 18 months to […]
Foundation Michelangelo Unveils Its Second European Masterpiece Secured by CEO, Mark Russo
Originally posted at PR Newswire Foundation Michelangelo Corporation unveiled its second European Masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini entitled “Ratto di Proserpina”. This Baroque masterpiece was carved in Carrera marble and created in 1621 by Bernini when he was only twenty three years old. The image depicts the abduction of Proserpina being taken to the underworld […]
CEO of Foundation Michelangelo Turns the Key Opening the Doors to the New Headquarters
Originally posted at PR Newswire The new corporate offices for Foundation Michelangelo Corp., a fine art company, located at 808 SE Commerce Avenue, Suite 120, Battle Ground, Washington, are now complete. After entering into a lease agreement with an option to purchase the building in August of 2017, FM paid the build out expenses, as […]
Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo Corp, Unveils the Company’s First European Masterpiece
Originally posted on PR Newswire on October 16th, 2017 Foundation Michelangelo unveils the original life- size masterpiece sculpture of the Laocoon Group Foundation Michelangelo unveils the original life- size masterpiece sculpture of the Laocoon Group and will now make it available for lease or purchase in bronze and pure silver. This incredible statue was discovered […]
Foundation Michelangelo Releases Americana Currency Collections & Scripophily For Auctions
Originally posted at PR Newswire Foundation Michelangelo (FM) has just released and made available Americana currency collections and scripophily for donation through its charity auction business model. Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo has been helping charities raise funds since 1998. The Charity auction market remains one the main divisions for FM, by placing its […]
Foundation Michelangelo announces plans to open new art leasing division for bronze sculpture
Originally posted at PR Newswire Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo has just announced plans to offer its fine art sculpture collections for lease. FM owns over 700 original master molds for sculpture. The master mold collection subject matter includes North American wildlife, Africa wildlife, Historical, cultural, Western, Americana and biblical images. The sizes of […]
Foundation Michelangelo Set To Begin Casting Sculptures In Precious Metals
Originally posted at PR Newswire Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo, will be begin casting its sculpture images in .999 fine silver and .9999 fine gold. FM will be participating in numerous investment and major trade conferences in 2018 including the New Orleans Investment Conference, Hard Asset Investments and the World Money Show to name […]
Foundation Michelangelo enters into agreement to purchase sculpture foundry in Sandy, OR
Originally posted at PR Newswire Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo (FM) enters into agreement to purchase Bend Bronze, Inc. Bend Bronze is a sculpture casting foundry located just outside Portland, Oregon and focuses on high end bronze and pure silver castings. Founded by Roy Swan in 2003, Bend Bronze provides castings services for over […]
Foundation Michelangelo signs agreement with American Design LTD, in Aurora Co
Originally posted at PR Newswire Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo, signed an agreement with American Design LTD in Aurora Colorado to display FM’s newest bronze sculptures from the World famous Lorenzo Ghiglieri and son Laran Ghiglieri into 9 of its premier fine art galleries. The galleries are located in Aspen, Vail, Beavercreek, Sante Fe, […]
Foundation Michelangelo Signs Big Contract With Unique Auction Items
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., September 28, 2017 Mark Russo, CEO of Treasure Investment Corporation announces the signing of a big contract with Unique Auction Items. With a focus on philanthropy, Foundation Michelangelo provides high-end limited-edition bronze sculptures for charity fundraising events as well as creates and distributes its world-class images to fine art galleries in the United States. “The […]
Foundation Michelangelo Commissions Laran R. Ghiglieri for Historic Stage Coach Bronze Sculpture
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., September 28, 2017 (Newswire) Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo commissions world-famous Laran R. Ghiglieri to create a historically accurate 1860 concord stage coach to be cast in bronze, pure silver and solid gold. This American handmade bronze sculpture by Laran Ghiglieri is cast in the traditional “Lost Wax Casting” process and originally created with over 3,000 individual pieces, making this one of the most detailed […]
Foundation Michelangelo Set for Grand Opening at New Office Building and Location in Battleground, WA
BATTLEGROUND, Wash., September 27, 2017 (Newswire) – Treasure Investments Corporation, a fine art company, is preparing for some serious growth. CEO Mark Russo is in the process of preparing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2018, as well as signed a 5-year lease with option to purchase a brand new office building at 808 SE Commerce Ave, […]
Fine Art Company Foundation Michelangelo Preparing for Initial Public Offering (IPO)
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., September 26, 2017 (Newswire) Mark Russo, CEO of Foundation Michelangelo Corp, is preparing the company for an anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2018. The fine art company provides high-end limited-edition bronze sculptures for charity fundraising events as well as creating and distributing its world-class images to fine art galleries in the United States. The subject matter of […]
2017 Booth for Foundation Michelangelo
2017 is looking to be a record breaking year for Foundation Michelangelo at various trade shows. Here is the fabulous booth we will be setting up at all the 2017 trade shows. We look forward to seeing you in person!
Booth Mock Up for Foundation Michelangelo
Foundation Michelangelo is proud to reveal our Trade Show booth mock up for the 2017 season. We are looking forward to a record breaking year. Come and visit us in person at any of the several upcoming trade shows.