August Saabye

August Saabye (1823–1916) was a sculptor.

Also recorded as August Vilhelm Saabye; August Wilhelm Saabye,; August Wilhelm Saabye.

August Saabye in brief

Born
1823
Died
1916
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Skivholme parish
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as August Vilhelm Saabye.

Born at Skivholme parish in 1823, died at Copenhagen in 1916.

In detail

August Saabye studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Theodora Krarup, Gerda Madvig and Hanna Hoffmann are recorded as having studied under August Saabye.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Distinctions recorded are Professor, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “August Saabye”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3364427: August Saabye

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