Voldemar Mellik
{{Short description|Estonian sculptor}}
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Voldemar Mellik (until 1938 Melnik; 11 May 1887 Purtse – 24 November 1949 Tallinn) was an Estonian sculptor.Eesti kunsti ja arhitektuuri biograafiline leksikon (EKABL). Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, 1996. Page 309
In 1911 he finished his studies at Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy. After graduating he attended several art schools in Saint Petersburg. In 1918 he returned to Estonia, settling in Tartu. from 1920 until 1935, he taught (with pauses) at Pallas Art School.
He was the father of architects Tõnu and Ants Mellik.
Gallery
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File:Olaf Karro hauasammas.jpg|Olaf Karro's grave at Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery
File:Jaan Kiige hauasammas.jpg|Jaan Kiik's grave at Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery
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Category:20th-century Estonian sculptors
Category:20th-century Estonian male artists
Category:People from Lüganuse Parish
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