John Salterini

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
Artist: Anthony de Francisci
Date: 1936
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 4 in. (10.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Mediums: copper
Mediums Description: copper electrotype
Classifications: Sculpture
Medal
Subjects: Portrait male — Salterini, John — bust
Object Number: 1966.110.38
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.