| In the 19th century, Daprato Statues set the standard for religious art |
| around the world. By turn of the 20th century, Daprato Rigali Studios |
| operated locations in Chicago, New York and Pietrasanta, near the |
| famous Italian Carrara Marble Quarry, which is still a source for |
| many of our marble projects today. |
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| In 1881, John Rigali, the great-great grandfather of the firm's four |
| current full-time family members, immigrated to Chicago after |
| completing his art training with the well-known instructor |
| Maestro Colgnori of Florence. In 1890, John Rigali became a |
| partner, and ultimately president of Daprato Studios. The firm |
| was headquartered in Chicago at the corner of Van Buren and |
| Canal Streets. Daprato Rigali steadily expanded its dedication to |
| artistic church decoration and statuary over the decades, building a |
| nationwide reputation of excellence and consistency. The company |
| successfully reinvented itself in the wake of Vatican II. |
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| Daprato Rigali is beginning the 21st century as a modern leader in |
| all facets of liturgically correct church renovation and design. |
