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Michael Henry Spang

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Michael Henry Spang (died 1762) was a Danish artist and sculptor who worked mainly in England.

Life

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He married Mary Jackson on 26 October 1751 at St Swithun's Church, London. They had the following children:

  • William Henry (b. 31 July 1752)
  • James (b. 5 October 1753)
  • Joseph (b. 2 February 1756)

He produced several designs and works for the rebuilding of Kedleston Hall between 1759 and 1762. His sculpture also decorated the Admiralty in London, and Earl Spencer's house in Green Park, London.

In 1760 he was an exhibitor at the Society of Artists of Great Britain with two exhibits. Firstly Cupid riding on a Dolphin in marble, and secondly A model of Aeneas and Anchises in bronze.

He was buried on 5 December 1762 in St Mary's Church, Lambeth, London.

Works

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References

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  1. ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus; Bradley, Simon (2003). The Buildings of England. London 6: Westminster. Yale University Press. p. 622. ISBN 0300095953.
  2. ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus; Bradley, Simon (2003). The Buildings of England. London 6: Westminster. Yale University Press. p. 251. ISBN 0300095953.
  3. ^ "The Dining Room fireplace". National Trust Collections. National Trust. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  4. ^ "The Drawing Room fireplace". National Trust Collections. National Trust. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  5. ^ "The Music Room fireplace". National Trust Collections. National Trust. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  6. ^ "England". The Scots Magazine. Scotland. 3 May 1762. Retrieved 8 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.