Jacques Saly
(1717–1776) fransk skulptör
Jacques Saly (France, 1717–1776) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, Jacques Saly belongs to the chapter ‘Rococo’ in this site’s history of art.
Jacques Saly was born in Valenciennes and died in Paris. Jacques Saly trained at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. Jacques Saly worked in Copenhagen. Jacques Saly became a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.
One of the best-known works is ‘Equestrian statue of Frederick V’. The catalogue has 3 works by Jacques Saly with free images. The dated works span the years 1753–1768. Works by Jacques Saly are held by Skulpturutställningen vid Louvren and Sculptures in the National Gallery of Art.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Johann Georg Wille, Guillaume Coustou d.y., Étienne Maurice Falconet, Joseph-Marie Vien, and Alexander Cozens.