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Jacob Sang

1720 – 1786

Dutch glass engraver

Glass engraver
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About Jacob Sang

Lived 1720 – 1786 (aged 65–66). Jacob Sang was a glass engraver.

Jacob Sang, also known as Simon Jacob Sang, (c. 1720-1786) was an 18th-century Dutch glass engraver. Active in Amsterdam from 1752 to 1762, he engraved wine glasses, goblets and cups. His work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag in The Hague, and the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia. A goblet engraved by Sang was auctioned by Christie's for more than €20,000 in 2007 and another one by Bonhams for £24,000 in 2008.

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Important facts

Born
1720
Birth century
Died
1786
Occupation
Glass engraver
Also known as
Simon Jacob Sang

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Sang?

Dutch glass engraver (1720–1786)

When was Jacob Sang born?

Jacob Sang was born in 1720.

When did Jacob Sang die?

Jacob Sang died in 1786.

What was Jacob Sang's occupation?

Jacob Sang was a glass engraver.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Sang

· Wikidata: Q29422254

· DBpedia: Jacob Sang

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