CORRAZINI, FRANCESCO (Ital.). Medallist of the second half of the eighteenth century, who distinguished himself amongst his contemporaries at Rome. He adopted the style of Hamerani's work. A medal of Abbot Pietro Antonio Serasi, commissioned by the town of Bergamo to commemorate this great biographer of Torquato Tasso, is perhaps Corrazini's best production, and was struck in 1786. He also signed a medal of Urbano Savorgnano, an Italian numismatist, and a commemorative medal of the Count and Countess of Carrara. The artist was still living in the early years of the nineteenth century, and worked for Pope Pius VII., of whom he engraved several medals. Bibliography. — Bolzenthal, op. cit. — A. Durand, op. cit.
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
CESATI, ALESSANDRO
CESATI, ALESSANDRO, surnamed IL GRECHETTO (Ital.). Engraver of coins and gems, and Medallist, born at Cyprus, whence his surname, II Grechetto, and signature, A?E?AN?PO? EMOIEI, but of Milanese origin. As early as the year 1538 we find him working for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. He is considered as one of the best engravers of the Renaissance period. Michael Angelo declared that his medal of Pope Paul III. was a master-piece. Cesati was employed as Mint-engraver at Rome from 1540 to about 1561 ...
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CESATI, ALESSANDRO, surnamed IL GRECHETTO (Ital.). Engraver of coins and gems, and Medallist, born at Cyprus, whence his surname, II Grechetto, and signature, A?E?AN?PO? EMOIEI, but of Milanese origin. As early as the year 1538 we find him working for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. He is considered as one of the best engravers of the Renaissance period. Michael Angelo declared that his medal of Pope Paul III. was a master-piece. Cesati was employed as Mint-engraver at Rome from 1540 to about 1561 ...
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CIGOI, LUIGI
CIGOI, LUIGI (Ital.). Forger of Roman coins, who resided at Udine during the first half of the nineteenth century. He did not engrave dies himself, but invented a clever method of patinating the coins which were struck for him. In order to elude suspicion, he used to mix genuine pieces with his forgeries, and coated them all with dark brown patina; thus many collectors were taken in. This unscrupulous dealer carried on his trade at Trieste and Venice through intermediaries, and also by advertisi...
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CIGOI, LUIGI (Ital.). Forger of Roman coins, who resided at Udine during the first half of the nineteenth century. He did not engrave dies himself, but invented a clever method of patinating the coins which were struck for him. In order to elude suspicion, he used to mix genuine pieces with his forgeries, and coated them all with dark brown patina; thus many collectors were taken in. This unscrupulous dealer carried on his trade at Trieste and Venice through intermediaries, and also by advertisi...
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CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA
CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA (Ital.). Born at Pistoja in 1732, died 14th December, 1785. Designer and Painter; studied under Antonio Domenico Gabbiani, at Florence; came to England in 1755. He was one of the founders of the Royal Academy. The Society for promoting Arts and Commerce issued a number of medals which were designed by Cipriani; the two best known are : The Taking of Louisburg, 26th July 1758 (engraved by I. — Kirk); and Canada Subdued, 1760. " The designs, " for these medals, " were o...
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CIPRIANI, GIOVANNI BATTISTA (Ital.). Born at Pistoja in 1732, died 14th December, 1785. Designer and Painter; studied under Antonio Domenico Gabbiani, at Florence; came to England in 1755. He was one of the founders of the Royal Academy. The Society for promoting Arts and Commerce issued a number of medals which were designed by Cipriani; the two best known are : The Taking of Louisburg, 26th July 1758 (engraved by I. — Kirk); and Canada Subdued, 1760. " The designs, " for these medals, " were o...
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CISEK
CISEK (Austr.). Contemporary Sculptor and Modeller born at Vienna, March 1867, was apprenticed to J. J. Zapf, 1881-1885, then worked under Prof. Stephan Schwartz, 1885-1891 ; still residing at Vienna. I have seen a very beautiful St. Hubert medal in wax by him. This artist exhibited at several very fine medals Frankfort-on the- Main, in April 1900 : St. Hubert Medal ; — St. George Medal; — Portrait of a Lady ; — Portrait of a Boy ; — Female head (a study), &c. Amongst his later works are : Portr...
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CISEK (Austr.). Contemporary Sculptor and Modeller born at Vienna, March 1867, was apprenticed to J. J. Zapf, 1881-1885, then worked under Prof. Stephan Schwartz, 1885-1891 ; still residing at Vienna. I have seen a very beautiful St. Hubert medal in wax by him. This artist exhibited at several very fine medals Frankfort-on the- Main, in April 1900 : St. Hubert Medal ; — St. George Medal; — Portrait of a Lady ; — Portrait of a Boy ; — Female head (a study), &c. Amongst his later works are : Portr...
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