Abbot Pattison is one of the most important American sculptors who each year came to the foundry in Florence where they created their works in various materials before having them cast in bronze at the foundry. These works went back to the U.S. to be displayed in the squares of the American cities or in private collections. His constant presence as an artist in Florence has been acknowledged by the City’s Council, which presented him with the “Fiorino d’oro”.