French sculptor, son of Jean-Baptiste-Joseph De Bay (also called Jean-Baptiste-Joseph the Younger). He began his studies in his father's workshop, then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1820 to 1828. In 1829 he won the Prix de Rome with the work entitled Hyacinth Killed by Apollo. He exhibited at the 1819 and 1827 Salon, even before finishing his studies at the School. He was pensioner in Rome from 1830 to 1834. He participated in 1819 and 1827 Salon, even before finishing his studies at the School. He worked for the Palais du Louvre, the Town Hall, and the churches Saint-Sulpice, Madeleine and Saint-Eustache. He executed many portraits: General Cambronne (Nantes), Oudinot (Bar-le-Duc), Anne of Brittany (Jardin du Luxembourg), General Daumesnil, Horace Vernet, Colonel Dupuis. He received a first class medal in 1836, a second class medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1855. He was appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1851. He died leaving several works which were completed by his brother Auguste De Bay. //