Limited-Edition Commemorative Columbus Bust
by Master Sculptor Fred Darpino
in commemoration of the 120th Annivesary of the
original Columbus Monument dedication on October 13, 1905 by the Columbian Federation, accepted by then, Mayor West, on behalf of the City of Pueblo.
Own a piece of history –
A custom scultped and cast Columbus Bronze-finish bust designed and scultped by Fred Darpino.
Your delivered sculpture will include brass nameplate in commemoration of the 120th Annivesary of the original dedicaiotnon October 13, 1905,mounted at the base, with limited edition number, signed by the Artist.
To mark the 120th Anniversary Re-Dedication on October 13, 2025, our good friend and acclaimed sculptor Fred Darpino has created a limited run of 25 commemorative Columbus busts.
Each casting is numbered and includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Commemorative Edition details
Edition size: 25 (individually numbered and Authenticated)
- Finish: bronze patina artist finish
- Certificate of Authentication signed by Fred Darpino
- Commemorative Nameplate with unique edition number
Dimensions & weight: Approx. 8″ H × 6″ W × 4″ D, ~ 4 lb
Why this matters, and how you can help —
- Proceeds support high school scholarships granted at the upcoming Scholarship Gala in March 2026, and also directly assist the COIAF in furthering heritage programming and outreach services!
Reserve yours today!
- Only 25 commemorative sculptures are available at these prices —
- Pre-order by Oct 4: $175 each + actual shipping if outside of Pueblo
- Order After Oct 4: $225 each + actual shipping if outside of Pueblo
- Shipping Date: October 17th, 2025
To reserve your 120th Annivesary commemorative edition, contact:
Colorado Italian American Foundation (COIAF)
admin@COIAF.org • 719-671-5000 • www.COIAF.org
Pickup/Shipping: Pickup at the COIAF office is free; actual shipping charge apply for outside of Pueblo, Colorado; Nameplate edition number confirmed at time of Order!
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Fred Darpino, Sculptor, Artist, born in the shadows of the CF&I steel mill in Pueblo, Colorado; always knew he was going to be a Sculptor…
He is a formally trained artist holding a Masters degree with an emphasis in Sculpture and Drawing.
After more than 5 decades as a professional artist/sculptor He is known as a storyteller in bronze.
His sculptures can be seen throughout the nation in private homes and public spaces. He’s presently working on a number of Sculpture projects at his studio and Gallery in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
Jerome Mose has been working with Fred since 1998 as a casting and master finisher, working on many extraordinary projects — we wish him all the best as he is moving to South Carolina —
Jerome is a proud member of the Navajo Nation in Arizona with several family members in Colorado.
“The Steel Worker”
Pueblo, Colorado 7’ Bronze, honoring the steel workers of CF&I and their legacy–
Tree of life, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative care
40 feet long; 9 feet tall; 2 feet deep – in Bronze
“Trailblazer” — 7 1/2 foot bronze, bike rider Colorado Springs, Colorado
“Sister Blandina” — life-size bronze
Sisters of Charity,
Displayed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also Trinidad, Colorado
“The Pumpkin Man”, life-size male farmer
three children and pumpkin pile
in a 30 foot planter with pumpkins.
