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Mark Russo CEO of Treasure Investments Corporation Unveils the World’s Largest Pure Silver Sculpture Ever Created

Mark Russo CEO of Treasure Investments Corporation Unveils the World’s Largest Pure Silver Sculpture Ever CreatedMark Russo along with Steve Forbes, CEO and Founder of Forbes Media LLC, and Michael Sheppard, unveiled Michelangelo’s original pure silver Pietà as the world’s largest pure silver casting on July 13th, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark Russo CEO of Treasure Investments Corporation Unveils the World’s Largest Pure Silver Sculpture Ever Created
Michelangelo’s original Piet\u00e0 in Pure Silver

Mark Russo with Michelangelo’s original Piet\u00e0 cast as the largest pure silver sculpture ever created

BATTLE GROUND, Wash. – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Treasure Investments Corporation (TIC) has completed the grand endeavor of producing the single largest .999 pure silver sculpture ever created of the original Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti. TIC has been given the exclusive rights to cast number 1 of 1 and only one ever to be created in pure silver. The exclusive rights to the posthumous original masterpiece are authenticated by Casa Buonarroti Museum and Foundation with the red waxes poured from the original mold at the historic Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli in Florence, Italy. The Marinelli Foundry was given access to the Vatican prior to World War II when Pope Pius XI summoned Marinelli Sr. with concern over looming war and the possibility of theft or damage of the Vatican’s priceless art collections. Marinelli Foundry, specifically Ferdinando Marinelli Sr, was given the honor of creating master molds of plaster, right from the original marble sculptures, one of which is entitled the Pietà created by Michelangelo in 1499.

“We believe the Pietà in pure silver, as a one-of-one original and the largest pure silver sculpture ever created with empirical provenance to support the piece, could exceed 100 million USD,” said Mark Russo, CEO & Founder of Treasure Investments Corp.

It is from this original master mold that Marinelli poured a flawless red wax which was inspected and examined by Casa Buonarroti for TIC and found to be perfectly compliant with Michelangelo’s original. In a letter written to TIC from the Foundation of Casa Buonarroti, Dr. Alessandro Cecchi, the Director of the museum and the highest authority of authentication for the Foundation of Michelangelo, affixed its coat of arms and the Lily of Florence, authorizing Treasure Investments to produce one and only one silver posthumous original casting of the Pietà.  

These waxes were shipped by air from Florence, Italy, and received at the TIC headquarters and new renaissance art museum, “Museo Michelangelo” in Battle Ground, WA. “It was an incredible day for everyone at the headquarters when the Pietà waxes showed up; it’s not every day you receive original Michelangelo’s from Italy,” said Mark Russo, CEO of TIC.

Treasure Investments Corporation purchased the exclusive rights to cast over 72 European masterpieces in precious metals from the Vatican collections; including works by Michelangelo, Canova, Apollonius of Nestor, Bernini, and others. Obtaining these rights allow TIC to be the only entity authorized to create these pieces in pure Silver, Gold, and Platinum. All of which will be only one-of-one and will be considered posthumous originals.

The Pietà by Michelangelo, now complete and cast in .999 pure silver, weighs an astonishing 20,021 ounces making it the single largest pure silver sculpture ever created. When asked about the Pietà‘s value in pure silver, Mark Russo stated, “We believe that the Pietà by Michelangelo in pure silver, as a one-of-one original and the largest pure silver sculpture ever created with empirical provenance to support the piece, could exceed 100 million USD in value and whomever the person or institution that makes the purchase has an incredible investment opportunity, as we believe that the true value is much higher than that.”

TIC has been casting large sculptures in pure silver for the last 5 years. Most of the pieces weigh over 1000 ounces and are among the collection by famous artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri (1931-2020). The images cast in precious metals are primarily from his eagle collections and other wildlife pieces. In the last 2 years, Treasure has produced over 45,000 ounces of sculpture in silver from our vast master mold collection. “We knew we wanted to cast the largest silver piece ever done but needed to find the right piece. When we asked our team what that image should be, we all asked the right questions. Who is the most famous artist in human history? And what are the most famous sculptures in human history? It was easy to find that Michelangelo was at the top of the list for artists and the Pietà as one of the most famous sculptures in history. The hardest question to answer was would it ever be possible to do, let alone get permission, access to the molds, and obtain the true and empirical provenance to support the validity and authentication of the original work?” said Russo. The Pietà selected is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was the French ambassador in Rome.

After several years of hard work, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a trip to Florence, Italy, Treasure Investments’ wish came true to begin the production of original masterpieces in pure silver from the Vatican collections. “For us, it was a dream come true. The result of an amazing amount of hard work and dedication to what we love,” says Jason Dilling, President of Sales for Treasure Investments Corp.

Due to the complexity and the nearly impossible challenge to cast and create the largest pure silver sculpture in history from the original waxes, Mark knew who to work with to make this dream a reality. Mark contacted Rip Caswell, the owner of Firebird bronze in Troutdale, OR. “Rip, a world-famous sculpture artist himself has an amazing gift of creation. His wildlife pieces and other spectacular masterworks have been in the fine art and foundry business for decades. Rip’s incredible team at Firebird Bronze has over 400 years of experience in the casting business and is probably the only one qualified to cast Michelangelo’s works in pure silver. I knew Rip Caswell was the perfect person to help bring this project to fruition. His eye for perfection and his talent as an artist made the Michelangelo Pietà casting in silver one of the most impressive sculptures in human history,” said Mark Russo.

When asked what the next piece TIC is going to create in pure silver and how can they ever top the Pietà? Russo’s answer was, “The David, by Michelangelo. Can you imagine that piece in pure silver standing over 19′ in height?”

Treasure Investments has already begun the production of the original David sculpture by Michelangelo. Arguably the most famous art piece in history and TIC will be producing this sculpture in pure .999 fine silver. The red waxes have already been poured and will be sent to TIC headquarters this fall. Treasure Investments expects to unveil the piece to the world sometime next year and when finished, will stand nearly 19′ in height and weigh an estimated 80,000 ounces of pure silver.

Treasure Investments Corp dba Foundry Michelangelo, “The Source for the world’s greatest fine art masterpieces,” creates original sculptures from small desktop collectibles to larger-than-life heroic monuments cast in bronze, pure silver, and gold. The company’s master mold collection contains thousands of original molds from world-famous artists, including Benvenuto Cellini, C.M. Russell, Edgar Degas, Bill Toma, Auguste Rodin, Ghiglieri, Bernini, and Michelangelo. For more information, visit FoundryMichelangelo.com.

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John Keshi’s New Book ‘The Experiences of a Care-Giver’ is a Thoughtful Story About Mental Health Patients Told From the Perspective of a Mental Health Worker

John Keshi’s New Book ‘The Experiences of a Care-Giver’ is a Thoughtful Story About Mental Health Patients Told From the Perspective of a Mental Health Worker

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Fulton Books author John Keshi, a native of Nigeria who is now an American citizen living in New York, has completed his most recent book “The Experiences of a Care-Giver”: a touching and potent book about the real-life experiences of patients struggling with their mental health.

Author John Keshi writes, “During my sojourn as a nursing student, I had worked in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in Southern California. When I got to Creekside, I learned quickly that working in a mental health facility called for more patience than was required in hospitals and other health centers.”

Published by Fulton Books, John Keshi’s book details the lives of mental health patients, told from the perspective of mental health workers working with the patients on a daily basis, not from the perspective of a psychiatrist. Specifically, the author’s experience working at Creekside Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health in Santa Rosa, California.

Keshi describes Creekside, writing, “The center was a long-term mental health facility. Patients were referred to as residents. Their stay ranged from a few months to over a year in some cases. The center catered to the mentally ill and people with substance abuse and alcohol problems. The well-being of the residents was the responsibility of the nursing department. The rehabilitation arm of Creekside had the task of providing the residents with coping skills to enable them to get back into society after their release from the center. Classes such as cooking were among some of the skills taught to the residents by the rehabilitation department.”

Keshi provides a unique and enlightening perspective to mental health care by focusing on the lived experiences of the patients.

Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase “The Experiences of a Care-Giver” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.

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Cyndee Fields’s New Book ‘Kiki the Camper Cat’ is a True Story About Rescue and Companionship That Follows a Kitten Who Finds Comfort With a Loving Family

Cyndee Fields’s New Book ‘Kiki the Camper Cat’ is a True Story About Rescue and Companionship That Follows a Kitten Who Finds Comfort With a Loving Family

EAGAN, Minn. – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Fulton Books author Cyndee Fields has completed her first children’s book “Kiki the Camper Cat”: an engaging children’s story that invites young readers and listeners to join Kiki on her adventure as she finds her “furever” home with Dora the cat and a big, red, goofy dog. 

Cyndee has served on the Eagan City Council for over 20 years and has been involved in her community since 1993. She has had a love of all animals all of her life. Cyndee has often said she is “saving the world one cat or kitten at a time,” while finding homes for 11 kittens.

Cyndee and her husband, Larry Lindboe, moved their camper to Willow Point Campground in Waterville, Minnesota, in the spring of 2020, and on July 11, they met Kiki and her kittens. 

Cyndee begins her story, told from Kiki’s point of view, writing, “I was a kitten living in a house with a family. I was able to go out and play and come inside to eat and sleep. One day, I was put in a carrier and driven far away to a place that was near a river and lake and a lot of campers, a place called Willow Point Campground.”

Published by Fulton Books, Cyndee Fields’s book introduces Kiki, who finds herself abandoned and with kittens on the way, feeling alone and scared. She soon finds a welcoming family that loves her more than she ever could have imagined. 

Readers who wish to experience this heartwarming work can purchase “Kiki the Camper Cat” at select bookstores, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.

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Linda K. Strohecker and Sherry Wynne Tucker’s New Book, ‘A Portrait of Obedience: Book Study: Elizabeth Anne Jones’ is a Faith-Based Study on a Story Meant to Inspire

Linda K. Strohecker and Sherry Wynne Tucker’s New Book, ‘A Portrait of Obedience: Book Study: Elizabeth Anne Jones’ is a Faith-Based Study on a Story Meant to InspireRecent release “A Portrait of Obedience: Book Study: Elizabeth Anne Jones” from Covenant Books authors Linda K. Strohecker and Sherry Wynne Tucker is a book study by Elizabeth Anne Jones, inspired by the book “A Portrait of Obedience” written by Linda Strohecker & Sherry Tucker. It is meant to compel those of faith who are sparked by a story to reflect and develop a deeper connection with God.

HARWOOD, Md. – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Linda K. Strohecker and Sherry Wynne Tucker, a dynamic writing duo, have completed their new book, “A Portrait of Obedience: Book Study: Elizabeth Anne Jones”: an inspiring faith-based book study read. Elizabeth Jones wrote the study inspired by the book “A Portrait of Obedience” by Linda Strohecker & Sherry Tucker.

Strohecker shares, “Stories have a way of opening up our eyes and hearts to things we may not typically consider due to our own life experiences. Seeing the world through the lens of another allows us to ask questions, learn, encounter new ideas, and maybe even find a lost treasure of faith. A Portrait of Obedience is a story for all of these individuals. In its pages, a reader has the opportunity to revisit, strengthen, or perhaps for the first time see and understand for themselves, what faith is, who Jesus is, what the Bible says, and how life looks when faith is lived out. 

“A Portrait of Obedience Book Study is a companion for those readers who want to allow the story to take on a more personal level—readers who want to reflect on what the story means to them and to their life. This book study allows a reader to ask questions, dig deeper, learn, grow, and discover truth for themselves. This study can be done individually or in groups to allow for more intimate discussion and discovery.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Linda K. Strohecker and Sherry Wynne Tucker’s new book uses the unique treasure of a story to inspire readers to strengthen their faith.

Readers can purchase “A Portrait of Obedience: Book Study: Elizabeth Anne Jones” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and -operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Author Raelyn Jansen’s new book, ‘With God All Things Are Possible’ is a collection of daily prayers the author has written to inspire others to praise God

Author Raelyn Jansen’s new book, ‘With God All Things Are Possible’ is a collection of daily prayers the author has written to inspire others to praise GodRecent release “With God All Things Are Possible” from Covenant Books author Raelyn Jansen is a faith-based read that describes the author’s personal journey through prayer, reflecting on all the wonderful things God has granted her in life. Feeling truly blessed by the Lord, Jansen shares her prayers in the hopes that readers might take time to cherish all that God has given them as well.

NEW YORK – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Raelyn Jansen, who was brought up as a Christian and dedicates her time to serving Christ, has completed her new book, “With God All Things Are Possible”: a compilation of daily prayers and devotionals to help inspire readers to reflect on what God has done for them, and how one can repay God with their worship and service.

“I started to write prayers and devotions of my daily life,” writes Jansen. “I hope that one day someone would read it and get comfort from what I said. I enjoy writing about things in my life that pertain to God, my almighty savior. One day, it will help other people who are in the same area of life as I was—to seek the Lord and follow the path that the Lord has for me.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Raelyn Jansen’s new book is a powerful tool for those looking to reconnect with God and grow their faith bit by bit each day. Each prayer serves as an invitation to bring readers back to God and cherish Him for all that is good in their lives.

Readers can purchase “With God All Things Are Possible” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and -operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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‘It Isn’t Difficult to Do It if You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal’ by Charles Modlin is a Companion Piece to His Hit Biography

‘It Isn’t Difficult to Do It if You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal’ by Charles Modlin is a Companion Piece to His Hit BiographyFrom Charles Modlin, MD, MBA, “It Isn’t Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal” is a tool that adds on to his previous book with the same name, allowing readers to better utilize the original release

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – September 20, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Charles Modlin, MD, MBA is the first and only kidney transplant surgeon with the Cleveland Clinic, as well as their first urologist. With a long list of accomplishments, he cataloged those with the release of It Isn’t Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal” and is now following it up with this new title.

“It Isn’t Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal” is a workbook and resource designed to be used alongside the previous book of the same name. As the reader goes through that, this workbook makes it easy to keep notes and refer back to previous sections and goals set. This workbook also covers a series of questions for readers to better keep track of the things they learned as they read through each chapter.

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, “It Isn’t Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal” is a great resource for readers of the original release who are looking for a way to better utilize that text and work towards personal goals.  

Fans of the original book looking to do some more can purchase “It Isn’t Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It: Companion Workbook and Journal” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

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Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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