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Caius Gabriel Cibber, European Art, 1600 To The Present, Biographies
Related Category: European Art, 1600 To The Present, Biographies
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Caius Gabriel Cibber[both: sib´ur] Pronunciation Key, 16301700, Danish-English sculptor. Cibber was appointed carver to the king's closet for his services to William III of England. He worked for a time for Sir Christopher Wren. Cibber is best known for his statues Melancholy and Raving Madness, both in London. He also executed sculptures (destroyed) for the Royal Exchange and other works now at Chatsworth.
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