biography of George DIXEY (?-c.1853)

Addresses: NYC

Profession: Sculptor and carver

Exhibited: American Academy (1817-20); PAFA (1818)

Comments: He was a son of the Irish-American sculptor, John Dixey, and brother of the landscape painter, John V. Dixey. He succeeded his father in the carving and gilding business in NYC (1821-32), and continued to live in NYC, with no recorded occupation, until 1853. He died probably in 1853 or 1854, since only his widow was listed from 1854.

Sources: G&W; DNB (under John Dixey); Cowdrey, AA & AAU; PA Cat. 1818; NYCD 1821-54; Gardner, Yankee Stonecutters; Dunlap, History, II, 299.