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Lambert-Sigisbert Adam

French sculptor
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Lambert-Sigisbert Adam was a French sculptor of the 18th century, known for his work in a style that incorporated textures of shells, corals, and perforated rocks. He created sculptures for King Louis XV of France and Frederick the Great of Prussia. Adam was part of a family of sculptors, with his brothers Nicolas-Sébastien and François-Gaspard-Balthasar also achieving recognition for their artistic contributions to royal residences. His work contributed to the artistic landscape of France during a period that saw sculpture evolve towards lighter, gayer, and more ornamental styles, aligning with the tastes of the 18th century.12

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