PARK J. (Brit.). A Liverpool Die-sinker, whose signature, as Maker,occurs on various advertisement tickets and tokens, two of which have been brought to my notice by Dr H. R. Storer viz. S. R. Wilde, dental token; — Dr Woodhead token, both of which were described in Amer. Journ. Num. 1229 and 1237.
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
OLIER
OLIER (French). Medallist of Dauphiny, who flourished circ. 1608-1630. His signature, OLIER or OLIER F., occurs on several cast medals, size 50 mill. ; amongst them : Claude Fr?re, first President of the Parliament of Grenoble; and his consort Madeleine Plovier, 1624 (illustrated); — Claude Expilly, 1630; — Claude Fr?re, 1623; R. frvor.dvm.foveo; — Another, 1624. As last; — Claude Fr?re, uniface medallion ; — Madeleine Plovier, uniface medallion ; — Claude Expilly, 1629. Bibliography. — Bolzent...
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OLIER (French). Medallist of Dauphiny, who flourished circ. 1608-1630. His signature, OLIER or OLIER F., occurs on several cast medals, size 50 mill. ; amongst them : Claude Fr?re, first President of the Parliament of Grenoble; and his consort Madeleine Plovier, 1624 (illustrated); — Claude Expilly, 1630; — Claude Fr?re, 1623; R. frvor.dvm.foveo; — Another, 1624. As last; — Claude Fr?re, uniface medallion ; — Madeleine Plovier, uniface medallion ; — Claude Expilly, 1629. Bibliography. — Bolzent...
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OLIVA, ALEXANDRE JOSEPH
OLIVA, ALEXANDRE JOSEPH (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Saillagrousse (Pyrénées-Orientales) in 1823 ; pupil of J. B. Delestre; died in Paris, 1890. By him is a large uniface Portrait-medallion representing Mr. de Béhague (the father of Mme la Comtesse R.de Béarn), signed: OLIVA 1877 (diam. about 200 mill.) (communicated by M. Florange), and various others. Oliva was a Knight of the Legion of Honour, and obtained awards several times between 1852 and 1863. For 40 years he exhibited regu...
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OLIVA, ALEXANDRE JOSEPH (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Saillagrousse (Pyrénées-Orientales) in 1823 ; pupil of J. B. Delestre; died in Paris, 1890. By him is a large uniface Portrait-medallion representing Mr. de Béhague (the father of Mme la Comtesse R.de Béarn), signed: OLIVA 1877 (diam. about 200 mill.) (communicated by M. Florange), and various others. Oliva was a Knight of the Legion of Honour, and obtained awards several times between 1852 and 1863. For 40 years he exhibited regu...
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OLIVER, ISAAC
OLIVER, ISAAC (Brit.). Miniature Painter, probably of French origin, who flourished in London, towards the end of Queen Elizabeth's reign, and died in September 1617. He was a pupil of Nicholas Hilliard, whom he excelled in the painting of the face and hands. Like his master he also did line-engraving, and it is possible that he may even have had some connection with the preparing of the designs for the later coinage of Queen Elizabeth. Horace Walpole, Catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors, 1st ...
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OLIVER, ISAAC (Brit.). Miniature Painter, probably of French origin, who flourished in London, towards the end of Queen Elizabeth's reign, and died in September 1617. He was a pupil of Nicholas Hilliard, whom he excelled in the painting of the face and hands. Like his master he also did line-engraving, and it is possible that he may even have had some connection with the preparing of the designs for the later coinage of Queen Elizabeth. Horace Walpole, Catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors, 1st ...
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OLIVIER, ALEXANDRE
OLIVIER, ALEXANDRE (French). Son of Aubin Olivier, born in 1527, died in Paris, 27. December 1607. He married the daughter of Claude de Héry, with whom he probably learned engraving. In 1568 he was appointed Die-cutter at the Monnaie des Etuves. On his father's resignation of office in 1581, he became " Maitre ouvrier, Garde et Conducteur des engins de la Monnaie du Moulin ". In 1882 he applied for the post of Engraver-general of the French coins. The lawsuit which Alexandre Olivier fought with ...
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OLIVIER, ALEXANDRE (French). Son of Aubin Olivier, born in 1527, died in Paris, 27. December 1607. He married the daughter of Claude de Héry, with whom he probably learned engraving. In 1568 he was appointed Die-cutter at the Monnaie des Etuves. On his father's resignation of office in 1581, he became " Maitre ouvrier, Garde et Conducteur des engins de la Monnaie du Moulin ". In 1882 he applied for the post of Engraver-general of the French coins. The lawsuit which Alexandre Olivier fought with ...
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