Sidney Waugh (January 17, 1904 – June 30, 1963) was an American sculptor known for his monuments, medals, etched and moulded glass, and

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. Waugh was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. His father, Frank Waugh, was a

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and professor of horticulture and landscape gardening at Massachusetts State College.

Early years

Waugh entered the

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at the age of 16 and attended for three years. This was followed by several years study in

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and

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where he studied with

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and worked as an assistant to Henri Bouchard. He was then appointed sculptor for the

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for whom he produced ''The Spirit of American Youth'' and another representing the spirit of peace on the central high pylon at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial. In 1929 he won the

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where he stayed until 1932. He was commissioned by Steuben Glass in 1934 to prepare for designs for the reinvigorated company under the directorship of Arthur Houghton. Waugh died in New York City in 1963.

References

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