Célestin-Anatole Calmels (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. 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 Lisbon City Hall ( pt, Paços do Concelho de Lisboa, ) is the seat of the Lisbon municipal government. The building is located in the City Square (''Praça do Município''), Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon. It houses the Lisbon City Council. Bui ...

, 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 The Palace of the Dukes of Palmela (Portuguese: Palácio dos Duques de Palmela) is a Portuguese palace located in Lisbon, Portugal. The Palace The Palace of the Dukes of Palmela dates from the late 18th century, having been designed by Manuel ...

in Lisbon, and sculptures in the Mausoleum of the Dukes of Palmela in Prazeres Cemetery.

Honours

Commander of the Order of Christ, Portugal * PRT Order of Saint James of the Sword - Commander BAR

Commander of the

Order of Saint James of the Sword The Military Order of Saint James of the Sword ( pt, Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada) is a Portuguese order of chivalry. Its full name is the Ancient, Most Noble and Enlightened Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, of the Scientifi ...

, Portugal

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1822 births 1906 deaths French male sculptors 19th-century French sculptors Portuguese sculptors Sculptors from Paris Commanders of the Order of Christ (Portugal) Commanders of the Order of Saint James of the Sword 19th-century French male artists {{France-sculptor-stub