John Birnie Philip (1824–1875) was an English sculptor associated with church monuments, architectural sculpture, and relief carving in the mid Victorian period. Trained at the Royal Academy Schools, he worked within a disciplined classical tradition adapted to ecclesiastical and commemorative contexts.

Philip is particularly noted for the refinement of his figure carving and his sensitive integration of sculpture within architectural settings. His monuments typically avoid theatrical display, favouring controlled poses, careful modelling of drapery, and a restrained emotional register suited to church interiors. In this respect, his work aligns with the quieter academic tradition descending from Chantrey rather than the more overtly dramatic tendencies of later Victorian sculpture.

Alongside his independent commissions, Philip also collaborated on major architectural projects, contributing sculptural work to prominent public buildings. Despite the quality of his carving and the seriousness of his training, his reputation has remained comparatively modest, reflecting the broader tendency for ecclesiastical sculptors of the period to be overshadowed by practitioners of monumental public statuary.