Sambugnac, Alexander, 1888-1965.

Sculptor and teacher; Florida.

Born April 22, 1888 in Zemun, Yugoslavia and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1938. Studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary and Munich, Germany before going to Paris in 1913 to study under Antoine Bourdelle. Executed sculptures in numerous post offices around the States for the U.S. Treasury Department in the 1930's. Is represented in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, a cathedral in Vienna, and the capitol in Havana. Was a member of the Architectural League of New York and the National Sculpture Society.

From the description of Alexander Sambugnac papers, 1909-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502591