Costantino Affer

Place: Milan

Born: 1906

Death: 1987

Biography:

Costantino Affer was an Italian medallist and miniaturist, born in Milan in 1906. He studied fine arts at the Scuola di Brera in Milan, focusing on engraving and sculpture. Affer started exhibiting his works in 1940 and specialized in medallic art after World War II.

Early Life and Career

Affer was born in 1906 in Milan, Italy. He developed an interest in fine arts from a young age and pursued his passion at the Scuola di Brera in Milan, now known as Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera. His area of interests included engraving and sculpture. After completing his studies, Affer started exhibiting his works in 1940.

Medallic Art and Notable Works

Following the end of World War II, Affer focused on medallic art. He was the artistic director of Lorioli Fratelli, a Milan-based company specialized in producing medals of all kinds for all purposes. Under Affer's direction, they later expanded their activities to busts and reliefs for public buildings. In 1955, Affer was commissioned to design the official medals for the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites. Some of his notable works can be found in museums and private collections, including the Imperial Palace in Petrópolis, Brazil. Affer's medallic art is characterized by its attention to detail and mastery of technique. His works are a testament to his skill as a medallist and miniaturist.

Awards and Recognition

Affer's work has been recognized and appreciated by art enthusiasts and collectors. He was commissioned to design the official medals for the 1956 Winter Olympics, which is a notable achievement in his career.

• Medallic Art: Affer specialized in medallic art after World War II.
• Artistic Director: He was the artistic director of Lorioli Fratelli, a Milan-based company.
• Official Medals: Affer designed the official medals for the 1956 Winter Olympics.

For more information about Costantino Affer and his works, you can visit Costantino Affer's page on Wikioo.org or check out his biography on Wikipedia. Some of his notable works, such as Medalha, can be found on Wikioo.org.