PILLON, GERMAIN (French). One of the most eminent French sculptors of the second half of the sixteenth century, born, according to Lacroix du Maine, at Paris, about 1535, appointed ' Contrôleur général des effigies' in 1572; died at -Paris on the 3rd of February 1590. His father was a stone-cutter of the name of Andry or André Germain. This great artist is best known by his works of sculpture, which are numerous and conspicuous by their fine style and originality. He was a follower of Primaticcio's manner. By him are a bronze Relievo in the Louvre representing the dead Saviour mourned by his disciples, and a kneeling figure of René de Birague in the same Museum. The monument to Henry II. and Catherine de' Medici at St. Denis is an important work by him also, and likewise, that of Francis I. which is one of his earliest productions. The Louvre preserves his celebrated group of the Three Graces, the Monument to Valentine Balbiani, the Four Cardinal Virtues, etc. Before his appointment at the ' Monnaie du Moulin ', Germain Pillon had already had some practice in medallic and decorative work. He appears to have been employed, at various times, by goldsmiths, in particular by Richard Toutain, to prepare models and figures, etc. For some years he had been Sculptor-in-ordinary to the King, when in October 1572 Charles IX. decided to create in favour of the artist the new office of ' Controller-general of the Effigies', whose principal duty was to furnish the Engraver-general and his subordinates with models in wax of coins and medals to be issued by the Mint. He entered in office on 13. August 1573. His name frequently occurs in the Mint archives, during his tenure of the post. On a document, dated 1586, we find him requesting the Cour des Monnaies to compel the Engravers Philippe Danfrie and Jean Beaucousin to submit to him for correction the puncheons of coins cut by them. The attribution to Germain Pillon, by the late M. Piot and more recently by M. F. Mazerolle, of the fine Portrait-medallions of Henry II., Catherine de' Medici, Charles IX., Henry III., Chancellor
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
PESCIA, PIER MARIA SERBALDI DA
PESCIA, PIER MARIA SERBALDI DA (Ital.). Gem-, and Coinengraver, surnamed Il Tagliacarne, born at Pescia in Tuscany, circ. 1455, died about 1522. In the early years of the fifteenth century he had a shop at Florence, but his name occurs in the accounts of the Pontifical Court, in 1499 and earlier. In 1499, he was appointed Engraver at the Mint of Rome on the death of Lorenzo Corbolini and again in 1515, in conjunction with Vittore Camelio, remaining in office until 1522. Pope Leo X. honoured h...
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PESCIA, PIER MARIA SERBALDI DA (Ital.). Gem-, and Coinengraver, surnamed Il Tagliacarne, born at Pescia in Tuscany, circ. 1455, died about 1522. In the early years of the fifteenth century he had a shop at Florence, but his name occurs in the accounts of the Pontifical Court, in 1499 and earlier. In 1499, he was appointed Engraver at the Mint of Rome on the death of Lorenzo Corbolini and again in 1515, in conjunction with Vittore Camelio, remaining in office until 1522. Pope Leo X. honoured h...
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PESEZ
PESEZ (French). Medallist of the eighteenth century, about whom nothing is known, beyond that he produced a number of very fine Portrait-medals, usually signed : PESEZ; — PESEZ. P.; — Pz or P. The following specimens are in the Berlin Museum ; they all measure 67 mill, in diameter, and exhibit remarkable work: Lulli, creator of the Paris opera (1633-1687); — Marshal Catinat; —Comtesse de Grignan; — Marquise de Pompadour; — Mme du Barry. His signature occurs also on a uniface medallion of Homer (...
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PESEZ (French). Medallist of the eighteenth century, about whom nothing is known, beyond that he produced a number of very fine Portrait-medals, usually signed : PESEZ; — PESEZ. P.; — Pz or P. The following specimens are in the Berlin Museum ; they all measure 67 mill, in diameter, and exhibit remarkable work: Lulli, creator of the Paris opera (1633-1687); — Marshal Catinat; —Comtesse de Grignan; — Marquise de Pompadour; — Mme du Barry. His signature occurs also on a uniface medallion of Homer (...
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PETER, VICTOR
PETER, VICTOR (French). Contemporary Sculptor, and Medallist, residing at Paris ; pupil of Devaulx, and Sebastien Cornu. He studied art against his parents' wish, and was obliged to earn his living, when still quite young, by doing work for Falgui?re, Paul Dubois, and Antonin Mercié. He began to exhibitat the Paris Salon in 1868, and won his first medal in 1879. At the Universal Exhibition of 1900, he was awarded a gold medal, and decorated with the Legion of Honour. He is now Professor of pract...
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PETER, VICTOR (French). Contemporary Sculptor, and Medallist, residing at Paris ; pupil of Devaulx, and Sebastien Cornu. He studied art against his parents' wish, and was obliged to earn his living, when still quite young, by doing work for Falgui?re, Paul Dubois, and Antonin Mercié. He began to exhibitat the Paris Salon in 1868, and won his first medal in 1879. At the Universal Exhibition of 1900, he was awarded a gold medal, and decorated with the Legion of Honour. He is now Professor of pract...
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PETERSEN, PETER
PETERSEN, PETER (Dan.). Medallist, born in 1810; Mintengraver at Copenhagen, circ. 1850-1864. His signature PP occurs on coins of 1857 and also on medals. Among his best known medallic works are : War Medal presented by Denmark to Swedish and Norwegian volunteers during the Campaign of 1848- 1849 (Al. 3 ; AR. 369; and ?. 812); — Jubilee Medal of Anders Sandoe Orsted, jurist (1778-1860); — Hans Christian Orsted, 1851 (Obv. by Harald Conradsen) ; — War Medal with bust of Christian IX. for the W...
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PETERSEN, PETER (Dan.). Medallist, born in 1810; Mintengraver at Copenhagen, circ. 1850-1864. His signature PP occurs on coins of 1857 and also on medals. Among his best known medallic works are : War Medal presented by Denmark to Swedish and Norwegian volunteers during the Campaign of 1848- 1849 (Al. 3 ; AR. 369; and ?. 812); — Jubilee Medal of Anders Sandoe Orsted, jurist (1778-1860); — Hans Christian Orsted, 1851 (Obv. by Harald Conradsen) ; — War Medal with bust of Christian IX. for the W...
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