Sculptor and designer. Born Michael Gaspard Rizzello in London, to an Italian tailor. Served in the army 1944-8. Chose to follow his talent for art rather than that for singing. Began working for Madame Tussauds, and then worked for the Royal Mint. Made OBE in 1977. Died London.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Michael Rizzello
Creations i
Edward Jenner bust - Tooting
{On a plaque attached to the front of the plinth:} Edward Jenner MD FRS, 1749...
James Walker
{On the front of the plinth:} James Walker, 1781 - 1862 Engineer Greenland Do...
Surrey Commercial Docks - relief model
{Around the rim:} London Docklands 1989 Surrey Commercial Docks 1896 Designe...
Other Subjects
Michael Painter
Woodcarver. Some people succeed in their battle against nominative determinism. See Isambard Kingdom Brunel for a brief discussion on this naming nicety.
John Wesley Seale
Sculptor. Born Wiltshire. His son, J. H. G. and his grandsons, J. H. and A. B., all became sculptors. John Wesley died at home, Swiss Cottage, Jardin Street, Albany Road, Camberwell.
Leslie Cubitt Bevis
Sculptor. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research: Leslie Cubitt Bevis was born on 29 May 1892 in Maidstone, Kent, the youngest of the three children of William Fish Foster Bevis (1860-1946)...
Jaspar Latham
Master mason who worked with Christopher Wren in the City of London after the Great Fire. His masterpiece is considered the funeral monument to Archbishop Gilbert Sheldon (1598-1677) in St John the...
Andrew Whittle
Lettering artist. Born Weymouth. Inspired by the work of David Kindersley (father of Richard) in the early 80s. Worked for many years with the artist Ian Hamilton Finlay. Carves lettering in man...
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