Antoine-Augustin Préault

Antoine-Augustin Préault (1809–1879) was a French sculptor and medalist.

Also recorded as Auguste Préault; Antoine Augustin Préault; Antoine-Augustin Preault; Auguste Preault; Antoine Augustin Preault; A. PRÉAULT.

Antoine-Augustin Préault in brief

Born
1809
Died
1879
Known for
sculptor and medalist
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1809, died at Paris in 1879.

In detail

training under David d'Angers and Antonin Moine is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Works named in the authority record are Clémence Isaure, André Chénier, Le Cavalier gaulois (The Gaulish Horseman), Slaughter and Marceau statue in Chartres.

Work by Antoine-Augustin Préault is recorded in the collections of Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres, Musée Carnavalet, Musée d'Orsay, Musée Fabre and Centre national des arts plastiques.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Antoine-Augustin Préault”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2074586: Antoine-Augustin Préault

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