Auguste Tremont

Sculptor

Birthday December 31, 1892

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Luxembourg

DEATH DATE Oct 23, 1980 (87)

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About

Luxembourgian artist who is best known for his sculptures of large cats.

Before Fame

He worked in a Luxembourg steel factory during World War I.

Trivia

His major works include a pair of bronze lions that guard the Luxembourg City Hall and a tiger sculpture that was bought by the city of Paris.

Family Life

He was born in Luxembourg, and he moved to Paris, France when he was in his late teens.

Associated With

He and French artist, Antoine Louis Barye, both became known for their animal sculptures.