Born in Acqui (a commune of the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont), at six years old traveled with his parents to Savona, where he attended elementary grades and technicians, completed in 1876 with high marks, particularly in the arts.

The next year he served in a decorative arts studio in Turin, while also attending classes at the Albertina Academy, where he earned gold and silver medals for his skills as ornamentist.

On his return to Italy, presented some works in the exhibition held in Turin, which drew effusive praise of Umberto I and the Queen, Margherita of Savoy.

In 1928, and 29 attended the presentations community of Buenos Aires and Latin American of Seville, which reached silver medals and diplomas for his sculptures, including Un mal rato bajo la lluvia(A bad time in the rain) and Inocencia (Innocence).

In addition to the artists mentioned above, can be added to his personal circle of friends Benito Quinquela Martin painter and muralist Francisco Paolo Parisi.