Francis Bernasconi

Francis Bernasconi (1762 – 1 January 1841), aka Francisco Bernasconi, was an English ornamental carver and plasterer of Italian descent. He became one of the most successful ornamental carvers and plasterers in Georgian Britain.

Francis Bernasconi was the son of ornamental plasterer Bernardo Bernasconi who lived in Buckingham.

1809-11 the plasterwork of the grand staircase hall at Taymouth Castle for the Marquis of Breadalbane

He had two children, a son Bartholomew and a daughter Frances, both of whom survived him. His nephew, George Vincent Bernasconi (b. 25 December 1805), was employed in Francis Bernasconi's company. George Henry Bernasconi (24 November 1841 - 1916), (son of George Vincent Bernasconi) was a successful Birmingham illustrator and photographer.

He died on 1 January 1841 from asthma at his home of 19 Alfred Place, Bloomsbury, London.

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