DOVILLIERS, PIERRE (French). Goldsmith and Jeton-engraver, born in 1548, died after 1634. In 1620, he was tried for having engraved dies forTestons of Henry II. of Lorraine.
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
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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DESCHAMPS, LÉON
DESCHAMPS, LÉON (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris. Pupil of Dumont, Thomas, Hippolyte Moreau and L. Delhomme. He also studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and in various industrial and artistic centres. He is now Professor at the "Ecole supérieure profession nelle Estienne". Since 1887, he has been exhibiting every year at the "Salon des Champs-Elysées". Amongst his most noteworthy productions, I may mention : 1889. Bust of Paul Bert; — Portrait-medallion of a gentleman...
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DESCHAMPS, LÉON (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris. Pupil of Dumont, Thomas, Hippolyte Moreau and L. Delhomme. He also studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and in various industrial and artistic centres. He is now Professor at the "Ecole supérieure profession nelle Estienne". Since 1887, he has been exhibiting every year at the "Salon des Champs-Elysées". Amongst his most noteworthy productions, I may mention : 1889. Bust of Paul Bert; — Portrait-medallion of a gentleman...
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