He began sculpting early on in life, thanks to the stoneworking tradition of the island of Brač, where he was raised. He finished arts school in Venice in 1871 and afterwards became a part of the Fiorentine sculpting atelier.
He started sculpting at an early age, thanks to the stoneworking heritage of Brač Island, where he was born. He graduated from arts school in Venice in 1871 and then became a member of the Florentine sculptural workshop.