James Sherwood Westmacott was a British sculptor during the 19th century and part of the Westmacott dynasty stemming from Richard Westmacott.
Background
He was born in London on 27 August 1823, the son of Henry Westmacott, a monumental sculptor, in turn the son of Richard Westmacott (the elder). He studied sculpture under his uncle, Sir Richard Westmacott, rather than his father, Richard being by far the more eminent sculptor.
Career
He made a study trip to Rome in 1849. He died at Longlands in Chesterfield on 16 August 1900. Royal Academy, London, 1846-1885
The Great Exhibition of 1851
"Peri at the Gates of Paradise", Paris Exhibition of 1855
The International Exhibition, London, 1862.