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Via P.A. Mattioli 12 53100 Siena. Italia.Tel. (+39) 0577/45006
Ceramiche
S. Caterina opened it's first workshop in Siena in 1949. Soon
after the studio was relocated to it's current location: via
P. A. Mattioli N. 12. Sculptor Marcello Neri has owned the
studio since 1961. Born in Siena in 1926, he received his
diploma of Master of Arts from The Institute of Art of Siena
in 1945.
He worked for 4 years in the sculptore studio of Fausto Corsini
and then in Montelupo Fiorentino for another 12 years where
he further cultivated his experience in the field of sculpture
and ceramics.
Over the years, with the help of his wife Franca (also an
adept ceramics artist), Ceramiche S. Caterina has always sought
to produce quality work that is appresiated not only in Siena
but throughout the world.
Interest in the tradition of this craft has been passed on
to their son, Fabio, who was born in siena in 1964. He received
his diploma from The Institute of Art in 1983 and then joined
his parents thus continuing and expanding the family business
to include restoration and art courses in addition to sculpture,
ceramic pottery and painting.
The studio has a vast selection of designs ranging from traditional
Tuscan maiolica and terracotta to works typical of the Sienese
Renaissance.
Many of these works are one of a kind pieces. Amongst their
higher quality production is the famous as "Stile Senese"
(Sienese Style) inspired by the marble inlayed pavement of
the Duomo Cathedral of Siena.
In 1984 Marcello and Fabio were chosen to represent the artisans
of Italy and demonstrate their craft in various shopping centers
throughout the U.S. in a national tour promoting Italian art.
The studio was also featured in an article in The New York
Times in 1986 and in the japanese magazine "Tanto"
and "Le Figaro Japan".
Their works have been commissioned by the community of Siena
as gifts presented to President Bill Clinton and Emperor Akihito
of Japan during their visits to Siena, as well as Pope John
Paul II.
Two of their larger sculptures representing S. Caterina and
S. Francesco can be seen on the altar of the Church of S.
Caterina of Siena. Many of their pieces representing The Contrade
of the Palio of Siena decorate the bar "Il Palio"
at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas - U.S.A. |
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