Alfred Dubucand

Alfred Dubucand (Paris, 1828-1894) French master of animal bronze, known for precise and lifelike style. Born in Paris in 1828, Alfred Dubucand became one of the leading French sculptors of the 19th century, renowned for his intricate animalier bronzes. Trained under...

Jef Lambeaux

JEF LAMBEAUX (Antwerp, 1852-1908, Brussels) JEF LAMBEAUX (Antwerp, 1852-1908, Brussels) Lambeaux embodies Belgian sculpture in all its dramatic intensity. Jef Lambeaux was one of Belgium’s most dynamic and original sculptors of the late 19th century. Born in Antwerp...

Léon Sarteel

LÉON SARTEEL (Ghent, 1882-1942) LÉON SARTEEL (Ghent, 1882-1942) Between restrained emotion and feminine figures, Sarteel forged his path. Léon Sarteel was born in Ghent in 1882, where he also received his early artistic training. His sculptural career gained momentum...

Joseph Ducaju

JOSEPH DUCAJU (Antwerp, 1823-1891) JOSEPH DUCAJU (Antwerp, 1823-1891) Joseph Ducaju was a leading 19th‑century Belgian sculptor and painter, celebrated for his monumental civic and allegorical works. Born in Antwerp in 1823, he studied at the Antwerp Academy between...

Emmanuel Villanis

EMMANUEL VILLANIS (Lille, 1858-1914, Paris) EMMANUEL VILLANIS (Lille, 1858-1914, Paris) Sculptor of mythological, legendary, and archetypal figures. Emmanuel Villanis was a French sculptor of Italian origin, renowned for his expressive bronze sculptures and his...