DOMANECK, ANTON MATHIAS JOSEPH, also DOMANÖK, or DOMANIG (Austr.). 1713-1779. Sculptor,and Medallist of Vienna; filled the post of Professor of Medal-engraving at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts. On his election he executed a large medallion, representing the Emperor Joseph II. in a Roman toga. By this artist are also: Empress Elizabeth Christina, widow of Charles VI., undated; — Francis I., R. The Emperor between Hercules and Minerva, 1574, signed A Domanöck; — The Imperial Family, 1754. His medals are cast and chased. Bibliography. — Bolzenthal, op. cit. — Domanig, Porträtmedaillen des Erzhauses Oesterreich, Wien, 1896.
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
DELAUNE, ESTIENNE
DELAUNE, ESTIENNE (French). Engraver at the Paris Mint, 1552- 1553. He was elected to the office on the 25th of April, 1552, in conjunction with Jehan Erondelle. Delaune at first exercised the trade of a goldsmith and modeller, and he is reckoned one of the most pleasing line-engravers of the French Renaissance. Benvenuto Cellini's works seem to have inspired some of his earlier productions in chasing. He then gave himself up to engraving dies, and became one of the associates of Aubin Olivier, ...
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DELAUNE, ESTIENNE (French). Engraver at the Paris Mint, 1552- 1553. He was elected to the office on the 25th of April, 1552, in conjunction with Jehan Erondelle. Delaune at first exercised the trade of a goldsmith and modeller, and he is reckoned one of the most pleasing line-engravers of the French Renaissance. Benvenuto Cellini's works seem to have inspired some of his earlier productions in chasing. He then gave himself up to engraving dies, and became one of the associates of Aubin Olivier, ...
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DELOYE, JEAN BAPTISTE GUSTAVE
DELOYE, JEAN BAPTISTE GUSTAVE (French). Contemporary French Sculptor and Medallist, born at Sedan (Ardennes), 30 April 1838, died in February 1899. Pupil of Jouffroy, Lemaire, and Dantan. A cast bronze Portrait-medallion of the Princess of Wales was exhibited by him at the New Gallery, London, 1888, in a case containing others of his works. R. Marx, in his " Médailleurs contemporains " illustrates six medals by Deloye, one of the finest being that bearing the portrait of Princess Galatro. With R...
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DELOYE, JEAN BAPTISTE GUSTAVE (French). Contemporary French Sculptor and Medallist, born at Sedan (Ardennes), 30 April 1838, died in February 1899. Pupil of Jouffroy, Lemaire, and Dantan. A cast bronze Portrait-medallion of the Princess of Wales was exhibited by him at the New Gallery, London, 1888, in a case containing others of his works. R. Marx, in his " Médailleurs contemporains " illustrates six medals by Deloye, one of the finest being that bearing the portrait of Princess Galatro. With R...
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DELPECH, JEAN MARIE
DELPECH, JEAN MARIE (French). Contemporary Medallist, born at Banios (Hautes-Pyrénées), and pupil of Thomas, Chaplain, and Alphée Dubois. He has obtained the Second Prix de Rome, and has also been rewarded with a medal at the Salon des Beaux-Arts of Paris. He is the author of the following medals : H. M. Queen Victoria ; — Montant, deputy ; — Beethoven (a most artistic piece of work); — Horticulture (1899); — Armed Peace; — Study; — Music ; — Idyl ; — Horticultural Society of Paris Prize Medal ;...
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DELPECH, JEAN MARIE (French). Contemporary Medallist, born at Banios (Hautes-Pyrénées), and pupil of Thomas, Chaplain, and Alphée Dubois. He has obtained the Second Prix de Rome, and has also been rewarded with a medal at the Salon des Beaux-Arts of Paris. He is the author of the following medals : H. M. Queen Victoria ; — Montant, deputy ; — Beethoven (a most artistic piece of work); — Horticulture (1899); — Armed Peace; — Study; — Music ; — Idyl ; — Horticultural Society of Paris Prize Medal ;...
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DENHOLME OF WESTHEILLS, SIR WILLIAM
DENHOLME OF WESTHEILLS, SIR WILLIAM (Scot.). Master of the Mint at Edinburgh, under William III., 1694-1702. His name appears on documents quoted by Burns and Cochran-Patrick in connection with a proposal he made, following the proclamation of the 12th July 1695, by which the rates of the silver coins were to be raised, that the altered values should be placed upon the coins. This proposal was rejected. During Denholme's tenure of office, the following denominations of coins were issued at the E...
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DENHOLME OF WESTHEILLS, SIR WILLIAM (Scot.). Master of the Mint at Edinburgh, under William III., 1694-1702. His name appears on documents quoted by Burns and Cochran-Patrick in connection with a proposal he made, following the proclamation of the 12th July 1695, by which the rates of the silver coins were to be raised, that the altered values should be placed upon the coins. This proposal was rejected. During Denholme's tenure of office, the following denominations of coins were issued at the E...
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