title: Arciso Artesiani
text: # Arciso Artesiani
  
  Arciso Artesiani (21 January 1922 – 16 March 2005) was an Italian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.
  
  Born in Marzabotto, Emilia-Romagna, Artesiani competed from 1949 to 1951 riding a 500cc motorcycle for MV Agusta. In 1949, Artesiani finished the 500cc season in third place behind Leslie Graham and Nello Pagani.
  
  ## Placement in Motorcycle World Championship
  
  | Season | Class | Result | Machine | Podium |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1949 | 500 cm³ | 3. | Gilera | 4 |
  | 1950 | 500 cm³ | 8. | MV Agusta | 1 |
  | 1951 | 500 cm³ | 13. | MV Agusta | 1 |
  