Alexandre Descatoire

Alexandre Descatoire (1874–1949) was a French sculptor.

Also recorded as Alexandre Decatoire.

Alexandre Descatoire in brief

Born
1874
Died
1949
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Douai
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alexandre Joseph Descatoire.

Born at Douai in 1874, died at Marquette-lez-Lille in 1949.

In detail

training under André-Louis-Adolphe Laoust and Gabriel Thomas is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Memorial Soldat du Droit.

Work by Alexandre Descatoire is recorded in the collections of Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alexandre Descatoire”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2833596: Alexandre Descatoire

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