GIOVANNI POGGINI. Goldsmith, and Medallist, died in 1580.
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
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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GEBHARDT, HANS
GEBHARDT, HANS (Austr.). Medallist, and Coin-engraver in Austria, 1 605-163 3 ; Mint-master at Glatz, circ. 1629. On some thalers of Ferdinand III. struck at the Mintof Glatz, which was opened in 1626, the initials of the engraver H. G. are found. This signature appears also on a rare Double Thaler of Eggenberg, 1629, issued by Duke John Ulrich (Madai 6786). Bibliography. — C. Oesterreicher, Regesten zu J. Newald's Publicationen über österreichische Münzpragungen, Wien, 1890. — Schlickeysen-Pall...
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GEBHARDT, HANS (Austr.). Medallist, and Coin-engraver in Austria, 1 605-163 3 ; Mint-master at Glatz, circ. 1629. On some thalers of Ferdinand III. struck at the Mintof Glatz, which was opened in 1626, the initials of the engraver H. G. are found. This signature appears also on a rare Double Thaler of Eggenberg, 1629, issued by Duke John Ulrich (Madai 6786). Bibliography. — C. Oesterreicher, Regesten zu J. Newald's Publicationen über österreichische Münzpragungen, Wien, 1890. — Schlickeysen-Pall...
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