About Johann Melchior Kambly
Lived 1718 – 1783 (aged 64–65). Johann Melchior Kambly was a Swiss sculptor, goldsmith and joiner.
An oil painting depicting Kambly in hat with wife and children, c. 1755 Johann Melchior Kambly (January 1718 – 12 April 1783) was a Swiss sculptor who took part in the development of the architectural style of Frederician Rococo.
Kambly was born in Zürich. He worked predominantly as a royal architect in Potsdam and contributed to, among others, Sanssouci Palace, the New Palace, the Chinese House and the New Chambers. No works have been recognized from his Swiss period. He died in Potsdam.
The name Kambly is also written as Camply or Kambli.
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Who was Johann Melchior Kambly?
Swiss sculptor
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Johann Melchior Kambly was born in 1718 in Zurich.
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Johann Melchior Kambly died on 12 April 1783 in Potsdam.
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Johann Melchior Kambly was a sculptor, goldsmith and joiner.
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Johann Melchior Kambly was Swiss.
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