Rembrandt Bugatti

About

Italian sculptor who made bronze sculptures of wildlife subjects, such as his Sacred Hamadryas Baboon, which was auctioned for over 2 million dollars.

Before Fame

He hung around his father's workshop and was encouraged to try sculpting.

Trivia

He loved nature and spent a lot of time in the wildlife sanctuary near the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and at the Antwerp Zoo.

Family Life

He was the second son of Carlo Bugatti and his wife, Teresa Lorioli.

Associated With

He and Antonio Delpollaiolo were both sculptors from Italy.