Background
Francisci, Anthony De was born on June 13, 1887 in Italy. Son of Benedict and Maria (Liberante) de Francisci.
Francisci, Anthony De was born on June 13, 1887 in Italy. Son of Benedict and Maria (Liberante) de Francisci.
Came to the United States, 1903, naturalized, 1913. Student Cooper Institute, New York City, 1906-1908, Academy of Design, 1905-1906, Art Students League, 1907-1912.
Assistant to George T. Brewster, Philip Martiny, Herman Mac Neil and A. A. Weinman, 1907-1917. Independent sculptor since 1917. Instructor sculpture, Columbia University, since 1915.
Member teaching staff National Academy fine arts school, since 1959.
Designer of decorations, portraits and other items including veterans’ discharge lapel insigne, World World World War World War II Designed Eli Lilly Allegorical Group, Ford Motor Company 1953 Anniversary Medal, 50th Anniversary Medal for United Parcel Service, World’s Fair 1964 Inaugural Medal, Ann Daly Morrison Memorial, Boise, Idaho, Benjamin Fairless medal for Iron and Steel Institute, Lincoln medal for Hall of Fame, New York University, others
Represented in Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Cincinnati Museum of Art, Cincinnati, Ohio, Museum of French Mint, Paris, France. And other American museums and galleries. National Academician (recording secretary.
Fellow American Numismatic Society. Member National Sculpture Society (vice president), Medalists Society, Grand Central Art Galleries, New York, Municipal Art Society, New York, Rockport (Massachusetts) Art Association, Allied Artists American Received J. South. Saltus award, Lindsey Morris Memorial prize for medallic excellence.
Married Mary T. Cafarelli, April.