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
Etienne Millner
Sculptor. Studied at Goldsmith's College in the 1970s. Works from a converted 1930s squash court in Stockwell. Married to Mary Millner. Our picture source also has photos of Millner's other work.
Albert Hodge
Born on the Scottish island of Islay. Some information about Hodge can be found at Glasgow City of Sculpture.
Sir William Reynolds-Stephens
Sculptor.  Born in Detroit to British parents and educated in Europe.  He added the Reynolds to his surname in 1890.  Made the very unusual sculpture A Royal Game 1906-11. Died Tunbridge Wells.
William Brindley
Sculptor and carver. Born Derbyshire. Worked with William Farmer. Died Hampshire. Information from Mapping Sculpture.

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