Michael Henry Spang

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

Life 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 Decoration on the pediment of Spencer House Green Park, London Decoration on the screen Admiralty House, London Dining Room Fireplace, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Drawing Room Fireplace, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Music Room Fireplace, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Monument in memory of James Thompson (author of the Seasons) in Westminster Abbey, 1762