Marcel Début (1865–1933) was a distinguished French sculptor and painter, renowned for his Art Nouveau bronze sculptures depicting historical figures such as Mozart and Gallic warriors. ​

Born in Paris on March 27, 1865, Marcel was the son of the esteemed sculptor Jean Didier Début. He initially trained under his father's guidance before enrolling at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied under Henri Chapu. Additionally, he received instruction from Jules Lefebvre and Pierre François Marie Boulanger. ​

Début began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1883, showcasing works such as Sommelier du XVe siècle (1889), Petit Pêcheur au harpon (1893), Actéon (1897), Le Génie des arts (1898), Une gueuse (1905), Watteau (1890), a vase themed Persée et Andromède (1896), Labourage (1898), and L'Hiver (1913). His repertoire included numerous vases and bas-reliefs, and he also designed models for Sèvres to produce as statuettes. In 1895, he received an honorable mention at the Salon. ​

Marcel Début works often reflect the Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines and natural forms. Notable pieces include Allegory of Eternity, a bronze statue exemplifying Art Nouveau aesthetics, and Fruit Seller, a French Orientalist study capturing the essence of Arab and African nations.