William Spence (1793–1849) was an early 19th century British sculptor.
He was born in Chester in 1793 and showed artistic talent at an early age.
He was sent to Liverpool to study drawing and carving under a Mr Pether.
[citation needed] He was given the post of Professor of Drawing at Liverpool Academy of Arts.
[citation needed] Spence's work is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum,[4] the National Portrait Gallery,[3] among others.