| Birth Day | February 6, 1736 |
| Birth Place | Germany |
| Age | 283 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Aug 19, 1783 (age 47) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, a renowned sculptor from Germany, has gained significant fame for his exceptional works of art. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $3.8 billion. Messerschmidt's sculptures have captivated art enthusiasts worldwide with their intricate designs and emotional depth. His ability to convey human expressions and emotions through sculpting is unmatched, making his works highly sought after. Messerschmidt's immense talent and artistic vision have solidified his position as one of the most successful and influential sculptors of his time.
German-Austrian Sculptor who created "character heads", a series of busts with contorted faces, including the piece A Hypocrite and Slanderer.
He spent two years in Graz, working in the workshop of his maternal uncle.
He said the purpose of his "character heads" was to represent 64 "canonical grimaces" of the human face.
He was raised by his uncle, the Sculptor Johann Baptist Straub.
He and Graeme Lloyd both suffered from Crohn's disease.
