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Célestin-Anatole Calmels ComC ComSE (26 March 1822 – 23 March 1906) was a French sculptor who worked in Portugal, one of the most prominent sculptors in Lisbon of his day.

Célestin Anatole Calmels ComC ComSE
Born	26 March 1822 Paris, France
Died	23 March 1906 Lisbon, Portugal
Known for	Sculpture
Notable work	Glory Crowning Genius and Valor (1873)
Awards	Prix de Rome, 2nd Prize (1839)

Among his most notable works are the allegorical sculptures atop the Rua Augusta Arch, Glory Crowning Genius and Valor, as well as the pediment of Lisbon City Hall, the equestrian statue of King Peter IV in Porto, the allegorical statues of Labour and Strength in the portal of the Palace of the Dukes of Palmela in Lisbon, and sculptures in the Mausoleum of the Dukes of Palmela in Prazeres Cemetery.[1]

Honours

• Commander of the Order of Christ, Portugal[2]
• Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword, Portugal[2]

References

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- [en] Célestin Anatole Calmels

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[fr] Célestin-Anatole Calmels

Célestin-Anatole Calmels né à Paris le 26 mars 1822 et mort à Lisbonne en 1906 est un sculpteur français.

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[it] Célestin-Anatole Calmels

Célestin-Anatole Calmels (Parigi, 26 marzo 1822 – Lisbona, marzo 1906[1]) è stato uno scultore francese.

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