GILBAULT, FERDINAND (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Brest (Finist?re) on the 20th of March, 1837. Pupil of the sculptor Hippolyte Maindron. His first studies were conducted at Brest under M. Auger, but he went to Paris at the age of 16, when he was presented to Maindron (author of the Velleda) who discovered in him, and fostered, the love of the young student for the fine arts. For reasons of health, Gilbaut had to abandon at an early age statuary for medal-engraving. Among his Busts and Portrait-medallions, we may notice : Drs Verch?re, de Cours, Naulin, Mallet, E. Dubois, Devis, Monin, Rivals, Letourneau, Royer Landais, Donon, Berger, Dehenne, Roblot; — L. Delobeau, Senator; — Vicomtesse de Trentinian ; — Auguste Dorchain, the Poet; — Albert Maignan; — Jean Carlus; — M. & Mme Ehrlich. At the Salon of 1894, the artist exhibited Portrait-medals of Children, and at those of 1900 and 1901, I have seen the following plaquettes : Breton Girl; — Carlus; — M. Berger ; — Bag-pipe Player; — Jean Guiton ; — Mme P. G***; — M. & Mme Ehrlich ; — Robert Kemp; — Albert Maignan ; — Marguerite C.*** ; — Prayer (illustrated) ; — Jour de Fete (illustrated); — Dr Verchere ; — Jean Audema; — Jour de Deuil; — The Children of Dr Verchere, etc. The Musée du Luxembourg at Paris possesses three silver Por- trait-plaques of Jules Valadon, Painter (illustrated); — Van Dargent, Breton Painter ; — and Admiral Vallon, Deputy of Brest. The Brest Museum exhibits a case of medals comprising nume- rous works by Gilbaut, especially Portrait-medallions of notabilities of the country and Breton types of costume. Other medallic productions of this artist may be seen in the Museums at Quimper, Breslau, Brunswick, also in Egypt, Russia, and South America, where he resided in succession. At the Salon of 1902, Gilbault exhibited a frame of Portrait-medals, comprising : Bigouden ; — Arlesian Girl; — M. Berger; — Dr Dehenne ; — Auguste Dorchain ; — Silvain, of the Comédie française, etc. Gilbault holds a place of honour amongst modern Medallists for the exceptional qualities he has developed in that special art of Medal engraving. Bibliography. — Information kindly furnished by the artist. — Catalogue du Musée du Luxembourg. — Revue française de numismatique, 1894, p. 359.
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
GARDET, JOSEPH ANTOINE
GARDET, JOSEPH ANTOINE (French). Contemporary Medallist of the modern school of Chaplain and Roty, born at Paris in 1857 where he died in 1891. Some of his medallic productions are exhibited at the Luxemburg Museum, and the artist is held in great esteem. Medal-engraving does not however seem to have been his favourite branch, which no doubt accounts for the scarcity of his medals. There is one at the Luxemburg Museum, a cast Portrait-medal of the engraver, Jean Patricot, which exhibits beautifu...
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GARDET, JOSEPH ANTOINE (French). Contemporary Medallist of the modern school of Chaplain and Roty, born at Paris in 1857 where he died in 1891. Some of his medallic productions are exhibited at the Luxemburg Museum, and the artist is held in great esteem. Medal-engraving does not however seem to have been his favourite branch, which no doubt accounts for the scarcity of his medals. There is one at the Luxemburg Museum, a cast Portrait-medal of the engraver, Jean Patricot, which exhibits beautifu...
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GARNIER, HENRI ADOLPHE
GARNIER, HENRI ADOLPHE (French). Sculptor and Medallist, of the middle years of the nineteenth century. At the Salon of 1834 he exhibited several Portrait-medallions, one of the finest being that of M. Armand de Vaudricourt. Between 1830 and 1870, he executed a large number of busts, and in 1835 a colossal statue representing the Nymph Echo. After that date he does not seem to have taken a very active part in the yearly art competitions, as 1835. His monument to General Marceaux, 1869, deserves ...
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GARNIER, HENRI ADOLPHE (French). Sculptor and Medallist, of the middle years of the nineteenth century. At the Salon of 1834 he exhibited several Portrait-medallions, one of the finest being that of M. Armand de Vaudricourt. Between 1830 and 1870, he executed a large number of busts, and in 1835 a colossal statue representing the Nymph Echo. After that date he does not seem to have taken a very active part in the yearly art competitions, as 1835. His monument to General Marceaux, 1869, deserves ...
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GASS, F. W.
GASS, F. W. (Russ.). Son of the preceding, and also aMedallist. He resided at St Petersburg and was employed at the Mint there in the capacity of Coin-engraver and Medallist from 1787; pupil of his father and of the Mineralogical College of St Petersburg. In 1794 he entered upon the definite service of the Government, but died three years after, in October 1797. By him are a number of historical medals and portrait-pieces of Russian celebrities, including several types of Peter the Great and Cat...
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GASS, F. W. (Russ.). Son of the preceding, and also aMedallist. He resided at St Petersburg and was employed at the Mint there in the capacity of Coin-engraver and Medallist from 1787; pupil of his father and of the Mineralogical College of St Petersburg. In 1794 he entered upon the definite service of the Government, but died three years after, in October 1797. By him are a number of historical medals and portrait-pieces of Russian celebrities, including several types of Peter the Great and Cat...
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GATTEAUX, JACQUES ÉDOUARD
GATTEAUX, JACQUES ÉDOUARD (French). Sculptor and Medallist, son of N. M. Gatteaux, was born at Paris on the 4th November 1788, where he died on the 9th February, 188 1. He learned medal-engraving with his father, and sculpture under Moitte. In 1809, he obtained the Prix de Rome, and as a pupil of the French Academy at Rome, greatly distinguished himself. On his return to France he was called to the office of Medallist to Louis XVIII. and executed a number of fine medals on the Peace of 1814, the...
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GATTEAUX, JACQUES ÉDOUARD (French). Sculptor and Medallist, son of N. M. Gatteaux, was born at Paris on the 4th November 1788, where he died on the 9th February, 188 1. He learned medal-engraving with his father, and sculpture under Moitte. In 1809, he obtained the Prix de Rome, and as a pupil of the French Academy at Rome, greatly distinguished himself. On his return to France he was called to the office of Medallist to Louis XVIII. and executed a number of fine medals on the Peace of 1814, the...
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