ABRAMSON or ABRAHAMSON, ABRAHAM (Germ.). Son of the preceding, was born at Postdam in 1754, and died in 1811 . He learned the elements of the art of medal-engraving from his father. His medals previous to 1788 are mostly copies and seldom original in design, but having studied sculpture and modelling during a prolonged stay of four years in Italy-, his later works are more artistic and of his own design and execution. He belonged to the Academy of Arts of Berlin, and numerous other societies. Dr Weber mentions a medal of Nelson, struck on his death, in 1805, by this engraver; another, on the execution of Marie-Antoinette is ascribed to him in Histoire numismatique de la Révolution francaise, Paris, 1826. It is signed A/S (Abrahams Sohn). Afine medal on the conclusion of the Treaty of Basle, 1795, is equally interesting to collectors, French, Prussian, and Swiss. Abramson's series of medals of Scholars and Poets, comprising Ramler, Spalding, Euler, Lessing, Kant, Wieland, Johann Georg Sulzer of Winterthur, J. J. Spiess, the numismatist, &c. exhibit very fine portraits ; the reverses of most of these were drawn by Ramler, according to Bolzenthal. By this Engraver are further : Frederick Louis, Count of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen, 1796; — Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, 1792; — Frederick Henry Louis, the King's brother, 1796; —Queen Louise of Prussia, on her death, 1810; — Coronationsof Frederick William II., 1786, and III., 1798; — Proclamation Medals of Küstrin, 1786, Ansbach and Bayreuth, 1792, Hildesheim, 1803, &c; — Playing Jetons (struck in gold and silver) of Hamburg, with the legend : ES BLÜHE HAMBURG'S WOHL; — Peace of Teschen (Silesia), 1779; — Death of Frederick the Great, 1786 (sev. var.); — Death of Nelson, 1805 ; — Congress of Tilsit, 1807 ; — Interview between Napoleon I., Francis I., and Alexander I.;— Boissier, 1807; — The Musée Napoleon; — Proclamation Medal of Frederick William II. at Magdeburg, 1786 (signed A/S); —Proclamation Medal of Frederick William III., 1798; — Another of Hildesheim, 1803; — Death of Duke Leopold of Brunswick; —71st Anniversary of the King, 1782; — Introduction of the Silk Industry, 1783;— Civic rights granted to the Jews in Westphalia, 1808; — Liberation of the Jews under Russian oppression; —Death of Marie-Antoinette; — Large commemorative medal of Frederick the Great, with legend FRIDERICVS LEGISLATOR, 1785;— Johann Daniel Overbeck of Lübeck, 1793;— Dr Andreas Sigmund Marggräff; (1709-1782), of Berlin; — Formey; —Dr Franz (Joseph) Gall (1758-1828), of Vienna (A/S); — Burg; —Gebhardt;— Weisse;— Spiegel;— Visit of Grand Duke Paul Petrowitch to Berlin(2 types); — Alexander of Russia and Fredk William III. at Memel; — Duke Leopold of Brunswick (3 types);— Count F. W. Schulenburg-Kehnert; — Herder; — C. Aug. Struensec, 1796; — Dr Johann Christian Anton (Mayers) Theden (1714-1797), of Berlin; — Masonic. Dr Joseph Gottlieb Walter (1734-1818), of Berlin; — Vaccination Medal, Prussia, 1805 ; —- Dr Urban Friedrich Benedict Bruckmann (1728-1812), of Brunswick; — Dr Markard Herz (1747-1803), of Berlin; —Dr Johann Albert Heinrich Reimar (1729-1814), of Hamburg; —Dr Christian Ludwig Roloff (1726-1800), of Berlin; (the last four all signed S/A, are in the Boston Museum, Dr Storer's bequest) ; —Marriage of Prince William V. with Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina, Princess of Prussia, 1751; — Peace of Basle, 1795; — and a number of Masonic medals, described in Marvin's work. Abramson worked for some time under his father Jakob Abraham. The medals of Bruckmann, Chodowiecki, &c, were done by the two conjointly. Of his numerous productions, some others are given by J. G. Meusel, in the Teutsches Künstlerlexikon, 1808. Abramson's style of work is purer, more original and artistic than his father's, and with Loos he is perhaps the best German Medal-engraver of the end of the eighteenth century. Overwork brought him to an untimely end, at the age of 57. Abramson wrote a pamphlet : " Versuch über den Geschmack auf Medaillen und Münzen, Berlin, 1801. Bibliography. — Same as above. — Dr Jul. Meyer, op. cit. — Schweizerisches Künstler-Lexikon.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
KÖNIG, ANTON FRIEDRICH
KÖNIG, ANTON FRIEDRICH (Germ.). Son of the last; born at' Breslau, in 1773, and also a Medallist. His early life was spent at Berlin, but in 1824 he settled at Dresden. To him are ascribed the following medals : Centenary of Pomerania's homage prestation, 1821 (signed : F. KÖNIG FEC.) ; — Rebuilding of the town of Gnesen destroyed by fire, 1823 ; — Silver Wedding of Leopold Frederick, Duke of Anhalt, and Frederike née Princess of Prussia ; — Portugalöser with bust of the Prince Elector Joachim,...
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KÖNIG, ANTON FRIEDRICH (Germ.). Son of the last; born at' Breslau, in 1773, and also a Medallist. His early life was spent at Berlin, but in 1824 he settled at Dresden. To him are ascribed the following medals : Centenary of Pomerania's homage prestation, 1821 (signed : F. KÖNIG FEC.) ; — Rebuilding of the town of Gnesen destroyed by fire, 1823 ; — Silver Wedding of Leopold Frederick, Duke of Anhalt, and Frederike née Princess of Prussia ; — Portugalöser with bust of the Prince Elector Joachim,...
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LEONI, LODOVICO
LEONI, LODOVICO called IL PADOVANINO or IL PADOVANO (Ital.). Painter, Modeller in wax, Medallist, and Coin-engraver, born at Padua in 1531; died at Rome in 1606; some say in 1612. He executed Portrait-medallions in wax, besides painting in oil and fresco landscapes and historical subjects. He is said to have been employed as Engraver at the Mint of Rome, circa 1573-1586; notwithstanding, only one of the many medals of Pope Gregory XIII. bears his signature L. PADOVAN. ; others may be looked for...
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LEONI, LODOVICO called IL PADOVANINO or IL PADOVANO (Ital.). Painter, Modeller in wax, Medallist, and Coin-engraver, born at Padua in 1531; died at Rome in 1606; some say in 1612. He executed Portrait-medallions in wax, besides painting in oil and fresco landscapes and historical subjects. He is said to have been employed as Engraver at the Mint of Rome, circa 1573-1586; notwithstanding, only one of the many medals of Pope Gregory XIII. bears his signature L. PADOVAN. ; others may be looked for...
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AATZ, JOSEPH
AATZ, JOSEPH (Germ.). Master or Inspector of the Electoral Mint of Mayence, during the bishopric of Frederick Charles Joseph von Erthal (1774-1802). His initials I. A. appear on various coins, among which the most noteworthy are the following : Ducat of 1795, Convention thalers of 1794 (2 var.), and 1795, and on a medal, engraved by Fred. Stieler on the Defeat of the French under General Jourdan, 1795, by General Count von Clairfait. Bibliography. — Reimmann Münzen u. Medaillen-Cabinet, Ad. Hess...
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AATZ, JOSEPH (Germ.). Master or Inspector of the Electoral Mint of Mayence, during the bishopric of Frederick Charles Joseph von Erthal (1774-1802). His initials I. A. appear on various coins, among which the most noteworthy are the following : Ducat of 1795, Convention thalers of 1794 (2 var.), and 1795, and on a medal, engraved by Fred. Stieler on the Defeat of the French under General Jourdan, 1795, by General Count von Clairfait. Bibliography. — Reimmann Münzen u. Medaillen-Cabinet, Ad. Hess...
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ABBO
ABBO (French). Merovingian Moneyer, who worked at Chalons circa A.D. 593, and later at Limoges, circa A.D. 604. In the Cuerdale find a curious piece was met with, bearing on obv. the legend ABBO MONET or MANET, and a Merovingian bust, and on R. a cruciform monogram. The Vicomte Ponton d'Ame-court, and after him Mr. Kenyon, in his Gold Coins of England, concluded that Abbo worked as moneyer in England and that he was one of the Franks who accompanied St Augustine to England, in 596 or 597. It is ...
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ABBO (French). Merovingian Moneyer, who worked at Chalons circa A.D. 593, and later at Limoges, circa A.D. 604. In the Cuerdale find a curious piece was met with, bearing on obv. the legend ABBO MONET or MANET, and a Merovingian bust, and on R. a cruciform monogram. The Vicomte Ponton d'Ame-court, and after him Mr. Kenyon, in his Gold Coins of England, concluded that Abbo worked as moneyer in England and that he was one of the Franks who accompanied St Augustine to England, in 596 or 597. It is ...
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