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William Spence (sculptor)

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William Spence (1793–1849) was an early 19th century British sculptor.

Life

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He was born in Chester in 1793 and showed artistic talent at an early age. He was sent to Liverpool to study drawing and carving under a Mr Pether. In Liverpool he met and befriended John Gibson who was working nearby at Samuel Francey's yard and got Spence a job in this yard.[1]

Spence went into partnership with Francey in 1819.[2]

He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1821 to 1844.[citation needed]

He was given the post of Professor of Drawing at Liverpool Academy of Arts. He died in Liverpool in 1849.[citation needed]

Works

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Collections

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Spence's work is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum,[4] the National Portrait Gallery,[3] among others.

Family

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He was father to Benjamin Edward Spence.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1852 by Rupert Gunnis p.363
  2. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1852 by Rupert Gunnis p.156
  3. ^ a b "William Spence - National Portrait Gallery".
  4. ^ "William Spence". British Museum (collections search). Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  5. ^ ODNB: Benjamin Edward Spence