LURIUS AGRIPPA, P. (Rom.). Mint-master (Triumvir monetalis) at Rome, circ. B.C. 12.
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
Mint master:
In medieval and early modern Germany, the Münzmeister ("mint master", the Latin term is monetarius) was the director or administrator of a mint, a moneyer with responsibility for the minting of coins, or specie. His duties were defined differently at different locations and ages.
LOCH, CHRISTOPH
LOCH, CHRISTOPH (Germ.). Goldsmith and Burger of Hall in Tyrol, presented in 1560 a medal to the Emperor Ferdinand I. (as a token of his ability as an Engraver) and was paid 5 Gulden for his expenses and return journey from Vienna. Before 1550, we find his name in official documents, as Assistant-engraver to the elder Ursenthaler at the Mint of Hall. He later applied for the office of Master of the Mint, but apparently he was unsuccessful. His medal of Ferdinand I. is still unknown. Bibliography...
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LOCH, CHRISTOPH (Germ.). Goldsmith and Burger of Hall in Tyrol, presented in 1560 a medal to the Emperor Ferdinand I. (as a token of his ability as an Engraver) and was paid 5 Gulden for his expenses and return journey from Vienna. Before 1550, we find his name in official documents, as Assistant-engraver to the elder Ursenthaler at the Mint of Hall. He later applied for the office of Master of the Mint, but apparently he was unsuccessful. His medal of Ferdinand I. is still unknown. Bibliography...
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LOCHEE, JOHN CHARLES
LOCHEE, JOHN CHARLES (Brit.). Gem-engraver and Modeller of the second half of the eighteenth century. A number of Tassie's medallions in enamel paste were taken from models by this artist, thus : Edmund Burke, 1797; — Major Henniker, 1789 (signed : LOCHEE F.); — Princesse de Lamballe, 1792; — Frederick, Duke of York and Albany; — The Prince of Wales (George IV.); — Prince William Henry (2 var.); — George Barret, English painter; — Count O'Kelly; — The Chevalier Pinto, Portuguese Ambassador; — Po...
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LOCHEE, JOHN CHARLES (Brit.). Gem-engraver and Modeller of the second half of the eighteenth century. A number of Tassie's medallions in enamel paste were taken from models by this artist, thus : Edmund Burke, 1797; — Major Henniker, 1789 (signed : LOCHEE F.); — Princesse de Lamballe, 1792; — Frederick, Duke of York and Albany; — The Prince of Wales (George IV.); — Prince William Henry (2 var.); — George Barret, English painter; — Count O'Kelly; — The Chevalier Pinto, Portuguese Ambassador; — Po...
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LOISEAU-BAILLY, GEORGES
LOISEAU-BAILLY, GEORGES (French). Contemporary Sculptor, and Medallist, born at Sauvigny-le-Bois (Yonne) ; pupil of A. Dumont. By him are various Portrait-medallions, which have been exhibited at the Paris Salons, since 1879. At the 'Exposition Universelle' of 1900, he obtained a Gold Medal for a series of Medallions. His studies of children, busts and medallions, are very fine ; also his bronzes, decorative works in tin, terra-cotta, &c. Salon of 1901. Six medallions in clay, terra-cotta, &c. ;...
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LOISEAU-BAILLY, GEORGES (French). Contemporary Sculptor, and Medallist, born at Sauvigny-le-Bois (Yonne) ; pupil of A. Dumont. By him are various Portrait-medallions, which have been exhibited at the Paris Salons, since 1879. At the 'Exposition Universelle' of 1900, he obtained a Gold Medal for a series of Medallions. His studies of children, busts and medallions, are very fine ; also his bronzes, decorative works in tin, terra-cotta, &c. Salon of 1901. Six medallions in clay, terra-cotta, &c. ;...
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LOISY, JEAN PIERRE DE
LOISY, JEAN PIERRE DE (French). Goldsmith of Besancon, Lineengraver, Medallist and Jeton-engraver. Son of the last and his pupil; he was born at Besancon 20. September 1619; Engraver at the Mint there, 12. April 1666. in succession to Claude Poux, until 1667. By him are some fine engravings, and he also worked as a Medallist and Seal-engraver, and shared his father's " Privil?ge de frapper et de vendre des médailles dans l'étendue de la juridiction bisontine. ". His best engravings are : Portrai...
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LOISY, JEAN PIERRE DE (French). Goldsmith of Besancon, Lineengraver, Medallist and Jeton-engraver. Son of the last and his pupil; he was born at Besancon 20. September 1619; Engraver at the Mint there, 12. April 1666. in succession to Claude Poux, until 1667. By him are some fine engravings, and he also worked as a Medallist and Seal-engraver, and shared his father's " Privil?ge de frapper et de vendre des médailles dans l'étendue de la juridiction bisontine. ". His best engravings are : Portrai...
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