MOUTERDE, EMMANUEL (French). Son of Louis Antoine Mouterde, born in 1801, died in 1872, and also a Manufacturer of buttons, and Medallist. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts of Lyons, and obtained in 1820 a first Mention for decorative work. Among his medals are : Bust of — Louis Antoine Mouterde (3 var.) ; Dr Joseph Ferdinand Gensoul, 1858 (signed : E. MOUTERDE;; — Notre-Dame de S. Didier au Mont d'Or ; — CAST MEDALLIONS : Alexandre Pierre Francois Barthélemy Monmartin ; — Robert Francois Victor Edouard Bizot ; — Mgr. Pavy, first bishop of Algiers ; — Jacques Bodin ; — H. Jayr, &c. Bibliography. — Chavignerie et Auvray, 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
MOGNETTI, SAMUEL
MOGNETTI, SAMUEL (Swiss). Sculptor and Medallist of the third and fourth quarters of the nineteenth century, who resided at Geneva. He is the author of the following medals : Independence of Neuchâtel and Entry into the Swiss Confederation, 1856; — — Medal of the " Abbaye des Carabiniers" of Geneva, 1875 ; — 4th Centenary of the " Société de l'Arquebuse et de la Navigation ", 1875 (signed : S. Mognetti fecit); — Medal of the “ Société cantonale des Carabiniers genevois", 1877 ; — Tir Cantonal va...
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MOGNETTI, SAMUEL (Swiss). Sculptor and Medallist of the third and fourth quarters of the nineteenth century, who resided at Geneva. He is the author of the following medals : Independence of Neuchâtel and Entry into the Swiss Confederation, 1856; — — Medal of the " Abbaye des Carabiniers" of Geneva, 1875 ; — 4th Centenary of the " Société de l'Arquebuse et de la Navigation ", 1875 (signed : S. Mognetti fecit); — Medal of the “ Société cantonale des Carabiniers genevois", 1877 ; — Tir Cantonal va...
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MOLA, GASPARE
MOLA, GASPARE (ltal.). Goldsmith, Medallist, Coin-engraver, and Chaser in metal, born during the last quarter of the sixteenth century (circ. 1580) at Breglio, in the territory of Como. Nagler, Schlickeysen, Bolzenthal and other writers state in error Lugano as his native town. He was apprenticed to a goldsmith at Milan, where he also learned die-sinking. His first work of note he executed in commission for the celebrated founder Portigiani, who entrusted him with sculptural work for the bronze ...
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MOLA, GASPARE (ltal.). Goldsmith, Medallist, Coin-engraver, and Chaser in metal, born during the last quarter of the sixteenth century (circ. 1580) at Breglio, in the territory of Como. Nagler, Schlickeysen, Bolzenthal and other writers state in error Lugano as his native town. He was apprenticed to a goldsmith at Milan, where he also learned die-sinking. His first work of note he executed in commission for the celebrated founder Portigiani, who entrusted him with sculptural work for the bronze ...
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MOLARD
MOLARD or MOLART, MICHEL (French). Medallist of the second half of the seventeenth century, born at Dieppe, where he first practised carving in ivory. Later he settled in Paris. The date of his activity is comprised between 1643 and 1694. He worked on the medallic series of Louis XIV., and had an apartment in the Louvre, from about 1684 to 1703. According to Guiffrey, he probably died in the early months of 1714. This Engraver's signature occurs in various forms : MOLART. F.; — MOLARD. F.; — M. ...
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MOLARD or MOLART, MICHEL (French). Medallist of the second half of the seventeenth century, born at Dieppe, where he first practised carving in ivory. Later he settled in Paris. The date of his activity is comprised between 1643 and 1694. He worked on the medallic series of Louis XIV., and had an apartment in the Louvre, from about 1684 to 1703. According to Guiffrey, he probably died in the early months of 1714. This Engraver's signature occurs in various forms : MOLART. F.; — MOLARD. F.; — M. ...
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MOLARINHO, JOSÉ ARNALDO NOGUEIRA
MOLARINHO, JOSÉ ARNALDO NOGUEIRA (Portug.). A native of Guimara?s, and a Medallist of merit, who lived at Porto during the second and third quarters of the nineteenth century. He was employed at the Mint of that city as Engraver, and, says Arag?o, his numerous works in die-sinking are justly appreciated. I have noticed his signature on medals of the — Inauguration of the Minho Railway, 1875, and Douro Railway, 1879; — Angola Expedition, 1860; — Prize Medal of the Braga Exhibition, 1863 ; — Frien...
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MOLARINHO, JOSÉ ARNALDO NOGUEIRA (Portug.). A native of Guimara?s, and a Medallist of merit, who lived at Porto during the second and third quarters of the nineteenth century. He was employed at the Mint of that city as Engraver, and, says Arag?o, his numerous works in die-sinking are justly appreciated. I have noticed his signature on medals of the — Inauguration of the Minho Railway, 1875, and Douro Railway, 1879; — Angola Expedition, 1860; — Prize Medal of the Braga Exhibition, 1863 ; — Frien...
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