GATTEAUX, Jacques Édourd (1788-1881) French engraver,
medalist, sculptor. Born Paris, 4 November 1788.
Was engraving medals as early as 1809. He is most
Noted, perhaps, for his designs for the 5 franc (KM 705)
and 50 franc coins of 1815
Died Paris, 8 February 1881.
M E D A L S
1830 Lafayette From The Town of Meaux Medal . Fuld LA 1830.4
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 48:1478, PCA 66:363
R E P L I C A S & R E I S S U E S
1934 Lafayette Centennial of Death Medal (portrait from previous
medal; struck by Paris Mint, but not listed in Paris Mint
Catalogue) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuld LA 1934-2
Auctions: . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. PCA 84:1124-1125
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D3a {2006} Benezit. Dictionary of Artists, p 5:1380.
medalist, sculptor. Born Paris, 4 November 1788.
Was engraving medals as early as 1809. He is most
Noted, perhaps, for his designs for the 5 franc (KM 705)
and 50 franc coins of 1815
Died Paris, 8 February 1881.
M E D A L S
1830 Lafayette From The Town of Meaux Medal . Fuld LA 1830.4
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 48:1478, PCA 66:363
R E P L I C A S & R E I S S U E S
1934 Lafayette Centennial of Death Medal (portrait from previous
medal; struck by Paris Mint, but not listed in Paris Mint
Catalogue) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuld LA 1934-2
Auctions: . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. PCA 84:1124-1125
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D3a {2006} Benezit. Dictionary of Artists, p 5:1380.