John Salterini

Anthony de Francisci, John Salterini, 1936, copper electrotype, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.38
Copied Anthony de Francisci, John Salterini, 1936, copper electrotype, 4 in. (10.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.38

Artwork Details

Title
John Salterini
Date
1936
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 in. (10.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Mediums
Mediums Description
copper electrotype
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — Salterini, John — bust
Object Number
1966.110.38

Artwork Description

John Salterini (died 1952) was an Italian immigrant and partner in Salterini & Gallo, a company that produced articles in wrought iron. Salterini formed his own company in 1934 after Salterini & Gallo disbanded. Anthony de Francisci’s uniface artist’s strike, or sample, represents the obverse of the true medal.