Claude-Léon Mascaux (June 13, 1882 – March 8, 1965) was a French

sculptor Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. Sculpture is the three-dimensional art work which is physically presented in the dimensions of height, width and depth. It is one of the plastic arts. Durable sc ...

, and

medallist A medalist (or medallist) is an artist who designs medals, plaquettes, badges, metal medallions, coins and similar small works in relief in metal. Historically, medalists were typically also involved in producing their designs, and were usually e ...

. He won a

bronze medal A bronze medal in sports and other similar areas involving competition is a medal made of bronze awarded to the third-place finisher of contests or competitions such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The outright winner receives ...

in the

art competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics Art competitions were held as part of the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Medals were awarded in five categories (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture), for works inspired by sport-related themes. Art competitions at th ...

for creating seven sports medals.

References

External links

Claude-Léon Mascaux at databaseOlympics.com

1882 births 1965 deaths Olympic bronze medalists in art competitions People from Saint-Germain-en-Laye 20th-century French sculptors French male sculptors Medalists at the 1924 Summer Olympics Art competitors at the 1924 Summer Olympics {{France-sculptor-stub