GIOVANNI PAOLO. Italian Medallist of the latter end of the sixteenth century.
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
GAUDOT, JOSUÉ
GAUDOT, JOSUÉ (Swiss). King's Councillor at Neuchâtel under the reign of Frederick I., King of Prussia. On the 30th of November 1712 a contract was passed between the Government and Gaudot for the working of the Neuch?tel Mint. With him worked the engraver Jean Patry, who also filled the post of Mint-master, his son Jean Francois Patry, and as Warden of the Mint, Pierre Chevrier; all three came from Geneva. The coins struck in 1712 and 1713 bear the initials I. P., but the dies were executed at ...
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GAUDOT, JOSUÉ (Swiss). King's Councillor at Neuchâtel under the reign of Frederick I., King of Prussia. On the 30th of November 1712 a contract was passed between the Government and Gaudot for the working of the Neuch?tel Mint. With him worked the engraver Jean Patry, who also filled the post of Mint-master, his son Jean Francois Patry, and as Warden of the Mint, Pierre Chevrier; all three came from Geneva. The coins struck in 1712 and 1713 bear the initials I. P., but the dies were executed at ...
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GAULARD FÉLIX ÉMILE
GAULARD FÉLIX ÉMILE {French). Gem-engraver and Medallist, born at Paris on the 29th of August, 1S42. Pupil of Levasseur, C Salvatelli, and Bissinge. He began, on his own initiative, at the age of 27, without a master, tocut precious stones, an art in which he became so efficient that he now holds the highest rank as a gem-engraver. At the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1900, he was awarded a gold Medal. This artist exhibited the following works at the Salons from 1866 to 1901 : 1861 . Portrait o...
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GAULARD FÉLIX ÉMILE {French). Gem-engraver and Medallist, born at Paris on the 29th of August, 1S42. Pupil of Levasseur, C Salvatelli, and Bissinge. He began, on his own initiative, at the age of 27, without a master, tocut precious stones, an art in which he became so efficient that he now holds the highest rank as a gem-engraver. At the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1900, he was awarded a gold Medal. This artist exhibited the following works at the Salons from 1866 to 1901 : 1861 . Portrait o...
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GAVINO, GIOVANNI
GAVINO, GIOVANNI (Ital.). Medallist of note, born at Padua in 1499 or 1500, where he died in 1570. He is far better known for his wondertul imitations of Roman large brass coins and medallions, which are commonly called Paduans, " and were designed as studies and not as forgeries, " than for the artistic medals which he produced in so great a number. His copies of antique coins, numbering about 120, belong mostly to the period of the Twelve Caesars, although there are some of later specimens; he...
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GAVINO, GIOVANNI (Ital.). Medallist of note, born at Padua in 1499 or 1500, where he died in 1570. He is far better known for his wondertul imitations of Roman large brass coins and medallions, which are commonly called Paduans, " and were designed as studies and not as forgeries, " than for the artistic medals which he produced in so great a number. His copies of antique coins, numbering about 120, belong mostly to the period of the Twelve Caesars, although there are some of later specimens; he...
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GAYRARD, PAUL
GAYRARD, PAUL (French). Son of Raymond Gayrard, born at Clermont (Puy-de-D?me), died on the 2nd July, 1855 ; Sculptor and Medallist; pupil ot his father and others ; was awarded medals of the second class in 1834 and first class in 1846; decorated with the Legion of Honour in 1853. By him are Portrait-medallions of public and private persons, which were exhibited at the Salons between 1831 and 1855. The Catalogue of 1837 mentions a frame of medals in bronze, which are however not described. Bibl...
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GAYRARD, PAUL (French). Son of Raymond Gayrard, born at Clermont (Puy-de-D?me), died on the 2nd July, 1855 ; Sculptor and Medallist; pupil ot his father and others ; was awarded medals of the second class in 1834 and first class in 1846; decorated with the Legion of Honour in 1853. By him are Portrait-medallions of public and private persons, which were exhibited at the Salons between 1831 and 1855. The Catalogue of 1837 mentions a frame of medals in bronze, which are however not described. Bibl...
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