Francesco Vessi & Giuseppe Vessi

Place: Catania

Born: 1680

Death: 1763

Biography:

Francesco & Giuseppe Vessi were two Italian ceramists born in Catania, Italy in 1680. They were known for their production of fine ceramics and majolica in the Sicilian Baroque style. Their works were highly sought after by collectors and were exhibited in several museums across Europe. The two brothers worked together until Giuseppe's death in 1763. Francesco continued to work alone until his own death in 1782.