Michael Biggs

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Michael Biggs
Born26 August 1928 (1928-08-26)
Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Died1993 (1994) (aged 65)
NationalityBritish/Irish
Known forLetter cutting, stone carving
Spouse
Frances Dooly
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(m. 1953)​
Children5

Michael Biggs (26 August 1928 – 1993) was an Irish sculptor,[1] stone carver and letterist of English extraction.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Frazer, Harriet; Oestreicher, Christine (29 June 1998). The Art of Remembering. Carcanet. ISBN 9781857543773 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Perkins, Tom (21 December 2013). Art of Letter Carving in Stone. Crowood. ISBN 9781847977243 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Biggs, Michael 1928-1993 [WorldCat Identities]".
  4. ^ "LOT:17 | Michael Biggs, (1928-1993) Kitchen Chair Woodblock print, 54 x 36cm Signed and numbered 12/99 Note: Michael Biggs lived in Dublin from 1930, and is best known for his inscriptions in stone, bronze and wood throughout Ireland. His works include the Moyne Commemorative Table, TCD: Proclamation of the Republic and grave inscriptions at Arbour Hill (1959-63) and the mural inscription at Parnell Square (1976). He is also known for his book illustrations and embellishments of which the present work is probably an example". www.adams.ie.