Numídico Bessone

Numídico Bessone (1913–1985) was a Portuguese sculptor.

Bessone was born on São Miguel Island in the Azores. He studied at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Lisbon, with further studies in Italy with Guido Galori and Michele Guerrisi.[1] In 1963 his marble statue "The Spirit of the Immigrant" was installed at Root Park in San Leandro, California.[2][3] In 1965 he was commissioned to create a bronze bust of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Cabrillo College.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cabrillo Civic Club Donated Sculpture". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1968-09-26. p. 35. Retrieved 2026-03-05 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Park to Get 'Immigrant' Gift Statue". Oakland Tribune. 1963-11-07. p. 19. Retrieved 2026-03-05 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Portuguese Immigrant Statue Ready". The Standard-Times. 1964-03-19. p. 37. Retrieved 2026-03-05 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Bust of Cabrillo to be Given to College by Portuguese Club". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1965-08-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-03-05 – via Newspapers.com.
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