RIP Firmo Fracassi

[sam]

I’m saddened to learn of Firmo’s passing. He was the greatest of the greats.
Memory eternal.

 

[JJ Roberts]

I have Mr. Fracassi's book on his engraving he started engraving at the age of 12 he and I were born the same year 1939 RIP Mr. Fracassi. J.J.

 

[SamW]

My respects and RIP Firmo!

 

[Dave London]

RIP sad

 

[papart1]

heart aches...................

 

[mdengraver]

Firmo Francesa: Maestro Incisore, Master Engraver: Elena Micheli-Lamboy, Stephen Lamboy, S. P. Fjestad, Dag Sundseth: 9781886768833: Amazon.com: Books

Firmo Francesa: Maestro Incisore, Master Engraver [Elena Micheli-Lamboy, Stephen Lamboy, S. P. Fjestad, Dag Sundseth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Firmo Francesa: Maestro Incisore, Master Engraver

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[Roger Bleile]

An unforgettable day, when I had the honor to spend some time with Firmo and Francesca Fracassi in their studio. The meeting was facilitated by the late S.P.Fjestad and accompanied by my friend Scott Pilkington. Firmo will always be remembered for his amazing photo-realistic work with the bulino. In fact, the style of puntini engraving that Firmo popularized came to be known by English speaking engravers and collectors as "bulino" engraving. One of the greatest masters of the gun and knife engraving art is gone but, fortunately, his daughter is still with us to carry on. My sincerest condolences to Francesca and Signora Fracassi along with their family and the Italian engraving community.

 

[Roger Bleile]

For those unfamiliar with Fracassi engraving, here is a link to their Instagram page: Firmo & Francesca Fracassi (@fracassi.engravers) • Instagram photos and videos

 

[Dani Girl]

In my mind the greatest engraver ever. His book of his and his daughter's engraving is one of my most treasured possessions. Rest in peace. The world has lost one of the greats.

 

[Roger Bleile]

Firmo Fracassi's memorial page in Italy:
Obituary Firmo Fracassi | MemoriesBooks.it