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.

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.

Daprato Rigali is beginning the 21st century as a modern leader in all facets of

liturgically correct church renovation and design.