DANIEL MEBES. Mint-master at Gerbstädt (Mansfeld), 1621-1623.
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
Mint master:
In medieval and early modern Germany, the Münzmeister ("mint master", the Latin term is monetarius) was the director or administrator of a mint, a moneyer with responsibility for the minting of coins, or specie. His duties were defined differently at different locations and ages.
COSSA, LUIGI
COSSA, LUIGI (Ital.). Medallist of the first half of the nineteenth century; a pupil of Manfredini, who died in 1850. None of his works are of very great importance. His signature appears on the R. of a Prize Medal for Industrial Arts issued at Prague in 1829, and of another of Leonardo da Vinci, 1820. He also engraved medals to commemorate the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria to Milan, 1857 ; and of Pelagio Pelagi ; — Antonietta Pollerini ; — Adeodala Turchi, 1821 ; — Dr Joseph Frank...
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COSSA, LUIGI (Ital.). Medallist of the first half of the nineteenth century; a pupil of Manfredini, who died in 1850. None of his works are of very great importance. His signature appears on the R. of a Prize Medal for Industrial Arts issued at Prague in 1829, and of another of Leonardo da Vinci, 1820. He also engraved medals to commemorate the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria to Milan, 1857 ; and of Pelagio Pelagi ; — Antonietta Pollerini ; — Adeodala Turchi, 1821 ; — Dr Joseph Frank...
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COSTANZI, CARLO
COSTANZI, CARLO (ltal.). Gem-engraver of the eighteenth century, son of Giovanni Costanzi, was born at Naples in 1703, and worked at Rome, where he acquired celebrity. Mariette mentions that the productions of this clever artist are dispersed all over Europe, and adds : " L'on prétend que personne entre les modernes n'a aussi bien gravé que lui la t?te d'Antinoüs, ce qui est cause qu'on la lui a fait répéter une infinité de fois. Ses copies en ont souvent imposé m?me á des connaisseurs, qui prét...
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COSTANZI, CARLO (ltal.). Gem-engraver of the eighteenth century, son of Giovanni Costanzi, was born at Naples in 1703, and worked at Rome, where he acquired celebrity. Mariette mentions that the productions of this clever artist are dispersed all over Europe, and adds : " L'on prétend que personne entre les modernes n'a aussi bien gravé que lui la t?te d'Antinoüs, ce qui est cause qu'on la lui a fait répéter une infinité de fois. Ses copies en ont souvent imposé m?me á des connaisseurs, qui prét...
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COUDRAY, MARIE ALEXANDRE LUCIEN
COUDRAY, MARIE ALEXANDRE LUCIEN (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris on the 21st of February 1864; entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1882; pupil of Dumont, Thomas, Allouard, and Ponscarme ; Grand Prix de Rome in 1893 for a bas-relief representing Orpheus at the Gates of Hell ; Mention at the Salon of 1896 ; Silver Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Coudray's principal medallic works are: Orpheus (illustrated); — Adam and Eve recovering the body of Abel ;- Ste Bl...
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COUDRAY, MARIE ALEXANDRE LUCIEN (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris on the 21st of February 1864; entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1882; pupil of Dumont, Thomas, Allouard, and Ponscarme ; Grand Prix de Rome in 1893 for a bas-relief representing Orpheus at the Gates of Hell ; Mention at the Salon of 1896 ; Silver Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Coudray's principal medallic works are: Orpheus (illustrated); — Adam and Eve recovering the body of Abel ;- Ste Bl...
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COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON
COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON (Swiss). Sculptor, and Engraver of Einsiedeln (canton Schwytz), born in 1750. He worked for Mudie's Series of National Medals, and executed the R. of the piece commemorating the death of Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809. His signature appears as COURIGUER SC. Dr Weber mentions that " this artist was probably one of the Swiss Curigers, known for their small portraits in coloured wax. " He also engraved a Cameo-portrait of the Duke of Wellington. Bibliography. — Dr F. P. Web...
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COURIGUER, JOSEPH ANTON (Swiss). Sculptor, and Engraver of Einsiedeln (canton Schwytz), born in 1750. He worked for Mudie's Series of National Medals, and executed the R. of the piece commemorating the death of Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809. His signature appears as COURIGUER SC. Dr Weber mentions that " this artist was probably one of the Swiss Curigers, known for their small portraits in coloured wax. " He also engraved a Cameo-portrait of the Duke of Wellington. Bibliography. — Dr F. P. Web...
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