About Vico Consorti
Lived 1902 – 1979 (aged 76). Vico Consorti was an Italian sculptor and sculpture.
Biography Consorti was born in Semproniano, in southern Tuscany in 1902. From 1919 to 1926, he took a sculpturing course in the Art Institute of Siena. Shortly after the end of World War One, Consorti met Guido Chigi-Saracini, when he decided to move to Siena, a city he knew well.
Between 1952 and 1956, Ludovico lived and worked in Colombia leaving important contributions to the cultural heritage of Bogotá and Zipaquira.
Holy Door The Holy Door (built 1950), was built by Vico at St. Peter's Basilica. The door was consecrated and opened on 24 December 1949. It was ordered by Pope Pius XII.
The door is only opened during the presence of the Pope during the Jubilee years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vico Consorti?
Italian sculptor (1902-1979)
When was Vico Consorti born?
Vico Consorti was born on 29 July 1902 in Semproniano.
When did Vico Consorti die?
Vico Consorti died on 1 June 1979 in Siena.
What was Vico Consorti's occupation?
Vico Consorti was a sculptor and sculpture.
What nationality was Vico Consorti?
Vico Consorti was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vico Consorti. https://biography.guide/vico-consorti/
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