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Frederic Marčs Sculpture at
Passeig de Grącia 51, Barcelona 08007
Frederic Mares Museum Oficial Website
Frederic Mares was a
sculptor who was born in Portbou in 1893. When he was ten years old, he
and his family arrived in Barcelona. He studied at the School of Fine
Arts and the School of Arts and Crafts. He studied abroad and returned
to be a teacher at his school until he retired in 1964. He progressed
as a sculptor and became very successful, making many sculptures for
many cities, including Barcelona. Many of his sculptures adorn many
Barcelona monuments.
He started collecting sculpture and many other objects d'art. He
donated his collections to the city of Barcelona in 1944, and he lived
until 1991. He did not come from a wealthy family, so all of his
collections were financed from the sale of his own sculptures.
See also: Website photograph: Lacoste (Passeig de Grącia)
Bas-relief, Art Deco style Sculptor signature Travertine |