John Hunt (sculptor)

John Hunt of Northampton (c.1690 – 1754) was an 18th-century sculptor, described as the foremost sculptor in Northamptonshire.

He was born and raised in Northamptonshire, but was sent to London around 1710 to train as a sculptor under Grinling Gibbons.

[1] In 1712, he was created a Freeman Mason of Northampton for donating a statue of King Charles II and other decorations on the frontage of All Saints' Church in that town.

[2] He was found dead in his bed on 25 September 1754.

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