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Paul Egell

1691 – 1752

German sculptor and plasterer

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Lived 1691 – 1752 (aged 60). Paul Egell was a German sculptor and plasterer.

Johann Paul Egell (April 9, 1691-Berlin, January 10, 1752) was a German sculptor and plasterer (stucco artist).

He was a pupil of Permoser in Dresden . In 1721 he was made court sculptor in Mannheim by Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine. In 1734-1735, Egell worked on behalf of the princes Anselm Franz von Thurn und Taxis in the construction of Palais Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt. The Baroque city castle was destroyed by 1944 aerial bombing during World War II. Fragments remain. Of his works still remaining are stucco reliefs in the Mannheim Palace, masks at the Castle Hotel, pediment reliefs on the Castle Church and the Jesuit church, and design of the local silver Madonna and of the organ. Shortly before Egell’s death he had completed the design for the Chinese Pavilion in Oggersheim. It was completed by his son Augustin Egell. Among his pupils was Ignaz Günther. Egell was replaced in 1752 by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt.

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Johann Paul Egell, Paul Johann Egell, paul egell

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Who was Paul Egell?

German sculptor and plasterer (1691-1752)

When was Paul Egell born?

Paul Egell was born on 9 April 1691 in Waibstadt.

When did Paul Egell die?

Paul Egell died on 10 January 1752 in Mannheim.

What was Paul Egell's occupation?

Paul Egell was a sculptor and plasterer.

What nationality was Paul Egell?

Paul Egell was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Egell

· Wikidata: Q874984

· DBpedia: Paul Egell

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