A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Benson
Alternative Surname
First Name
Richard
Initial of Surname
B
Year of Birth/Baptism
Flourished
1763
Year of Death
Biographical Details
In 1763 he won a 3 guinea premium from the Society of Arts. Perhaps identifiable with Richard Banson, who won a Society of Arts premium in 1765.
Literary References: Dossie 1782, 435
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