LEPÉRE, JEAN (French). Goldsmith and Medallist of Lyons, who, in 1500, was entrusted, in conjunction with his brother Colin, to execute the medal issued in honour of Louis XII. and Anne of Brittany's visit to Lyons, and the models for which were prepared by Nicolas Leclerc and Jehan de St. Priest. This medal of which only silver and bronze specimens now exist appears to have been held in high estimation by contemporaneous artists; it is, observes M. Mazerolle,the first medal of large dimensions and bold relief, cast by Frenchmen, but, although inspired from Italian art, it lacks both in vigour and suppleness. Jean Lep?re was also entrusted with the execution of the medal of Charles VIII. and Anne of Brittany. Bibliography. — Mazerolle, op.cit. — N. Rondot, Médailleurs lyonnais. — Ibid., Graveurs lyonnais. — Rondot & H. De La Tour, op. cit.
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
LE BRUN, FRANCOIS
LE BRUN, FRANCOIS (French). Master-engraver, and Medallist of Lyons, circ. 1736-1773. On the 17. December 1759 he was appointed Mint-engraver at Lyons, in conjunction with Clair IV. Jacquemin. He has engraved Jetons, among which are the Jeton of the Agents de change of Lyons, 1773, and the Jeton of the College of Medicine of Lyons ; both are signed : LEBRUN. Another Engraver of the same name executed Jetons, between 1778 and 1783. Bibliography. — N. Rondot, Les graveurs de monnaies ? Lyon, Mâco...
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LE BRUN, FRANCOIS (French). Master-engraver, and Medallist of Lyons, circ. 1736-1773. On the 17. December 1759 he was appointed Mint-engraver at Lyons, in conjunction with Clair IV. Jacquemin. He has engraved Jetons, among which are the Jeton of the Agents de change of Lyons, 1773, and the Jeton of the College of Medicine of Lyons ; both are signed : LEBRUN. Another Engraver of the same name executed Jetons, between 1778 and 1783. Bibliography. — N. Rondot, Les graveurs de monnaies ? Lyon, Mâco...
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LE DOUBLE, FRÉDÉRIC AUGUSTE MARIE AIMÉ
LE DOUBLE, FRÉDÉRIC AUGUSTE MARIE AIMÉ (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, - born at Grégy (Seine-et-Marne) ; pupil of Georges Lemaire, and Georges Tonnelier. Among this artist's medallic productions are : Portrait of the Artist, Plaquette in engraved steel; — Confiance, Plaquette in silver; — Orf?vrerie, Plaquette in silver; — Baptism of Chlodvig; — Triumph of Chlodvig, after J. Blanc, Plaquettes (reproductions of two panels) ; — F?te antique, Plaquette in engraved steel ; — On Para...
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LE DOUBLE, FRÉDÉRIC AUGUSTE MARIE AIMÉ (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, - born at Grégy (Seine-et-Marne) ; pupil of Georges Lemaire, and Georges Tonnelier. Among this artist's medallic productions are : Portrait of the Artist, Plaquette in engraved steel; — Confiance, Plaquette in silver; — Orf?vrerie, Plaquette in silver; — Baptism of Chlodvig; — Triumph of Chlodvig, after J. Blanc, Plaquettes (reproductions of two panels) ; — F?te antique, Plaquette in engraved steel ; — On Para...
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LE GAULT, MARTIN
LE GAULT, MARTIN (French). Mint-engraver at Paris, some time before 1519, until 1527. He succeeded Guillaume du Chefdelaville, and 1527, Claude Lemay was appointed to the office. On May 21, 1520, he delivered dies for Grands blancs (St.-Lô); 7. December 1521, dies for gros Testons and Half gros Testons (Limoges); 11. December 1521, Dies for Ecus au soleil and Grands Blancs (Tours) ; 11. February 1523, dies for Ecus, and Grands Blancs, the latter with the distinctive mark of Jacques Louvet, Mint-...
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LE GAULT, MARTIN (French). Mint-engraver at Paris, some time before 1519, until 1527. He succeeded Guillaume du Chefdelaville, and 1527, Claude Lemay was appointed to the office. On May 21, 1520, he delivered dies for Grands blancs (St.-Lô); 7. December 1521, dies for gros Testons and Half gros Testons (Limoges); 11. December 1521, Dies for Ecus au soleil and Grands Blancs (Tours) ; 11. February 1523, dies for Ecus, and Grands Blancs, the latter with the distinctive mark of Jacques Louvet, Mint-...
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LE MAIRE
LE MAIRE or MAIRE, JULIEN (French). Goldsmith of Nancy, who was appointed Mint-engraver there in succession to Jean Le Poivre, cire. 1580, and held the office until his death in 1607. He was a native of Bar, and is called a Painter and Engraver ; a document speaks of " l'expérience qu'il avait en la graverie ". Charles III., Duke of Lorraine, attached him to his service in 1580, in which year the artist executed his first Portrait-medal of the Duke, obv. Bust to r. of Charles III., legend and da...
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LE MAIRE or MAIRE, JULIEN (French). Goldsmith of Nancy, who was appointed Mint-engraver there in succession to Jean Le Poivre, cire. 1580, and held the office until his death in 1607. He was a native of Bar, and is called a Painter and Engraver ; a document speaks of " l'expérience qu'il avait en la graverie ". Charles III., Duke of Lorraine, attached him to his service in 1580, in which year the artist executed his first Portrait-medal of the Duke, obv. Bust to r. of Charles III., legend and da...
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