DOUJON, JACQUES DU (Swiss) is mentioned in 1224 as one of the signatories of the sale contract between Berthold of Neuchâtel and William, bishop of Lausanne, for the right of coinage. Bibliography. — Jeanneret and Bonhôte, Biographie neuchâteloise, Neuchâtel, 1863.
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
DERVIEUX, MICHEL
DERVIEUX, MICHEL (French). Forger of coins of the seventeenth century. We read the following note in the Numismatic Chronicle, 1843, p. 54 : " Those who, after the Paduans, acquired the greatest notoriety in making false coins were : Michael Dervieux, who established himself at Florence, where he counterfeited all kinds of ancient coins and medals, but chiefly bronze medallions : these pieces, for the most part, are very thick and large, wide clefts are cut in the sides, and the types are too co...
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DERVIEUX, MICHEL (French). Forger of coins of the seventeenth century. We read the following note in the Numismatic Chronicle, 1843, p. 54 : " Those who, after the Paduans, acquired the greatest notoriety in making false coins were : Michael Dervieux, who established himself at Florence, where he counterfeited all kinds of ancient coins and medals, but chiefly bronze medallions : these pieces, for the most part, are very thick and large, wide clefts are cut in the sides, and the types are too co...
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DESAIDE, ALPHONSE
DESAIDE, ALPHONSE (French). Son of the above, and also a Publisher of Medals, residing at Paris. He styles himself " graveur en médailles" and cuts dies also. A large number of the best works of the modern French medallists have been published by him ; Roty, Pillet, Massoule, Perrot, &c, have worked for him. His specialities are Prize medals, Diplomas, Wreaths, Badges, Insignia, &c. He has edited the Pasteur Medal of Haward University and a Medal of the Conseil d'Hygiéne de l' Aisle ; also medal...
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DESAIDE, ALPHONSE (French). Son of the above, and also a Publisher of Medals, residing at Paris. He styles himself " graveur en médailles" and cuts dies also. A large number of the best works of the modern French medallists have been published by him ; Roty, Pillet, Massoule, Perrot, &c, have worked for him. His specialities are Prize medals, Diplomas, Wreaths, Badges, Insignia, &c. He has edited the Pasteur Medal of Haward University and a Medal of the Conseil d'Hygiéne de l' Aisle ; also medal...
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DESBOEUFS, ANTOINE
DESBOEUFS, ANTOINE (French). Sculptor, Medallist, and Gemengraver (1793-1862). Pupil of Cartelier and Jeuffroy. His productions in sculpture and medals are very numerous. The latter illustrate the history of Louis XVIII., Charles X., Louis-Philippe, and Napoleon III. He also largely contributed to the Medallic Gallery of Celebrated Frenchmen. In 1814 he was rewarded with the First Prize for gem-engraving, and he obtained, a little later, the title of Gem-engraver to the Duke of Angoul?me. In 185...
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DESBOEUFS, ANTOINE (French). Sculptor, Medallist, and Gemengraver (1793-1862). Pupil of Cartelier and Jeuffroy. His productions in sculpture and medals are very numerous. The latter illustrate the history of Louis XVIII., Charles X., Louis-Philippe, and Napoleon III. He also largely contributed to the Medallic Gallery of Celebrated Frenchmen. In 1814 he was rewarded with the First Prize for gem-engraving, and he obtained, a little later, the title of Gem-engraver to the Duke of Angoul?me. In 185...
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DESBOIS, JULES
DESBOIS, JULES (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Parcay (Maine-et-Loire) on the 21. December, 1851. He has obtained at the Salon des Champs-Élysées a Third Class medal for his statue, Orpheus, a Second Class for Othryades, and a First Class medal for Acis. In 1890 he separated from the " Société des Champs- Elysées" to found the "Société du Champ-de-Mars". This artist is mentioned by M. Roger Marx as one of the sculptors whose art comes nearest medal-engraving on account of the use he has...
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DESBOIS, JULES (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Parcay (Maine-et-Loire) on the 21. December, 1851. He has obtained at the Salon des Champs-Élysées a Third Class medal for his statue, Orpheus, a Second Class for Othryades, and a First Class medal for Acis. In 1890 he separated from the " Société des Champs- Elysées" to found the "Société du Champ-de-Mars". This artist is mentioned by M. Roger Marx as one of the sculptors whose art comes nearest medal-engraving on account of the use he has...
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