Attilio Piccirilli was born in Massa Carrara, near Pisa, Italy, in 1866. He was born into a family of sculptors; his father was the sculptor Guiseppe Piccirilli and his five brothers all became successful sculptors. Attilio demonstrated striking artistic talent at a young age. At the age of 14, he was sent to study at the Accademia di San Luca, in Rome. He completed his training in 1885 and joined his father and brothers in the family business. In 1888, he emigrated to the United States of America and settled in New York City. There he worked with his father and brothers at the successful Piccirilli Studios, which were first based in Manhattan and later at larger premises in the Bronx.
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