Célestin Anatole Calmels

Célestin-Anatole Calmels (26 March 1822 – 23 March 1906) was a French sculptor who worked in Portugal, one of the most prominent sculptors in Lisbon of his day.

Among his most notable works are the allegorical sculptures atop the Rua Augusta Arch, Glory Crowning Genius and Valor, as well as the pediment of Lisbon City Hall, the equestrian statue of King Peter IV in Porto, the allegorical statues of Labour and Strength in the portal of the Palace of the Dukes of Palmela in Lisbon, and sculptures in the Mausoleum of the Dukes of Palmela in Prazeres Cemetery.

Honours

 * PRT Order of Christ - Commander BAR.svg Commander of the Order of Christ, Portugal
 * PRT Order of Saint James of the Sword - Commander BAR.svg Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword, Portugal