Albert Roze
Albert Auguste Roze (1861-1952) was a 19th century sculptor from Amiens, France. He was a prolific sculptor creating many notable works displayed in public spaces in France. Career. One of his more important sculptures was entitled The Golden Virgin; it was destroyed in 1915 during World War I. The sculpture was placed on top of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières. After World War I the statue was never recovered. The sculpture of the Golden Virgin was recast and fitted atop the 76 meter bell tower in 1929, during the reconstruction of the Basilica 1927–1931. Albert Roze