Lucien Dompierre. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Laval, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.
A pipe fitter by trade, he began carving around the age of 50 and gave courses in sculpting after retiring and taught until well into his 70’s. Lucien Dompierre worked mainly in Basswood. He made relief carvings as well as carvings in the round. His most liked work was of popular characters -film stars, politicians and people in trades. His sculptures were always well painted and often signed with attached metal labels. His work was sold here in Canada and also overseas.
A carving of Charlie Chaplin by Lucien Dompierre (1980’s):
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