Nicolas-Sébastien Adam

French sculptor

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Nicolas-Sébastien Adam was a French sculptor known for his work during the 18th century. He was part of the Adam family, which included his brothers Lambert-Sigisbert and François-Gaspard-Balthasar, all of whom were sculptors. Nicolas-Sébastien created sculptures for Stanislas I Leszczyński, the father-in-law of King Louis XV of France. The Adam brothers were recognized for their distinctive style, which incorporated textures inspired by shells, corals, and perforated rocks. Their artistic contributions adorned French and Prussian royal residences.1

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Nicolas-Sébastien Adam sculptured for Stanislas I Leszczyński, father-in-law of Louis and former king of Poland. François-Gaspard-Balthasar Adam was responsible for works at Frederick’s royal palace of Sanssouci near Potsdam and at Potsdam itself.
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Nicolas-Sébastien Adam sculptured for Stanislas I Leszczyński, father-in-law of Louis and former king of Poland. François-Gaspard-Balthasar Adam was responsible for works at Frederick’s royal palace of Sanssouci near Potsdam and at Potsdam itself.
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