biographie de Ernst PLASSMANN (1823-1877)
Birth place: Sondern, Westphalia (Germany)
Death place: NYC
Addresses: Emigrated to U.S. in 1853, settling in NYC
Profession: Sculptor and wood carver
Studied: Germany and Paris, before 1853
Comments: In 1854 established in NYC an art school which he conducted until his death. Also executed many statues and monuments for public and private patrons, especially in NYC. Author of two books: Modern Gothic Ornaments (1875) and Designs for Furniture (1877).
Sources: G&W; CAB; NYBD 1856-60+.