Paul Egell

Johann Paul Egell (April 9, 1691-Berlin, January 10, 1752) was a German sculptor and plasterer (stucco artist).

In 1721 he was made court sculptor in Mannheim by Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine.

The Baroque city castle was destroyed by 1944 aerial bombing during World War II.

Of his works still remaining are stucco reliefs in the Mannheim Palace, masks at the Castle Hotel, pediment reliefs on the Castle Church and the Jesuit church, and design of the local silver Madonna and of the organ.

Shortly before Egell’s death he had completed the design for the Chinese Pavilion in Oggersheim.