Thomas Buscher

Thomas Buscher (7 March 1860, Gamburg - 13 May 1937, Münsing) was a German sculptor and wood carver.

In 1876, his brothers Clemens and Sebastian [de] left home to study at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.

After completing his studies, in 1884, he went to Chicago, to work as an ornament carver for Sebastian, who had emigrated there in 1879 to take over the workshop belonging to their uncle, Franz Anton Buscher [de], who had died.

He specialized in sculptures for churches, but also accepted commissions for grave monuments and war memorials.

Despite the high quality of his works, many fell victim to the "purification" movement that followed the Second Vatican Council.