LAUTH, Julius (1913-1991) medalist; art director, vice president, Medallic Art Company.
Born Brooklyn, New York, 11 April 1913.
Trained as an architect, went to work for Medallic Art
1931 as errand boy, rose to director (1956) and owner
(1960); his entire working career (except for military
service, World War II) was with this firm. Was diecutter
under company founders, Henri and Felix Weil. He knew
every production process, later directed all production
and sculpture operations 1960 to his retirement 1973.
As art director (1956-73) he issued commissions, dealt
with sculptors, issued production orders. Edited all
models and dies, and, when necessary, prepared models
for medals, including those listed below. Chairman
Medal Committee, American Numismatic Society,
(1960-80). Medallic mentor to D. Wayne Johnson
(present author).
Patron National Sculpture Society.
Lauth was a member of the jury (1974) of the National
Bicentennial Competition which chose the three coin
designs for the reverses of the U.S. quarter, half and
dollar coins (won by Jack L. Ahr, Seth G. Huntington,
and Dennis R. Williams, qq.v.). Other jury members
were: Adlai S. Hardin, Gilroy Roberts, Robert Weinman,
all sculptors, and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli, Smithsonian
Institution numismatic curator.
Died Annapolis, Maryland, 23 April 1991.
E M B L E M S
Born Brooklyn, New York, 11 April 1913.
Trained as an architect, went to work for Medallic Art
1931 as errand boy, rose to director (1956) and owner
(1960); his entire working career (except for military
service, World War II) was with this firm. Was diecutter
under company founders, Henri and Felix Weil. He knew
every production process, later directed all production
and sculpture operations 1960 to his retirement 1973.
As art director (1956-73) he issued commissions, dealt
with sculptors, issued production orders. Edited all
models and dies, and, when necessary, prepared models
for medals, including those listed below. Chairman
Medal Committee, American Numismatic Society,
(1960-80). Medallic mentor to D. Wayne Johnson
(present author).
Patron National Sculpture Society.
Lauth was a member of the jury (1974) of the National
Bicentennial Competition which chose the three coin
designs for the reverses of the U.S. quarter, half and
dollar coins (won by Jack L. Ahr, Seth G. Huntington,
and Dennis R. Williams, qq.v.). Other jury members
were: Adlai S. Hardin, Gilroy Roberts, Robert Weinman,
all sculptors, and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli, Smithsonian
Institution numismatic curator.
Died Annapolis, Maryland, 23 April 1991.
E M B L E M S
1968 Malvern Plantation Pin . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1968-078
M E D A L S
1951 American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee Medal
(obv by Lauth, rev hand cut die) . . . . . . MAco 1951-027
1951 Industrial Designers' Institute Medal. . . . MAco 1951-060
M E D A L S
1951 American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee Medal
(obv by Lauth, rev hand cut die) . . . . . . MAco 1951-027
1951 Industrial Designers' Institute Medal. . . . MAco 1951-060
1952 Green (W.) Electric Company Medal (obv by Lauth,
rev hand cut die). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1952-008
rev hand cut die). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1952-008
1954 Grolier Society Achievement Medal. . . . . . MAco 1954-039
1966 Friends Academy Peace Award Medal. . . . . . MAco 1966-035
Auctions:. . . . . J&J 11:1441, J&J 18:762, J&J 21:1500
Exhibited: F.I.D.E.M. 13th Congress, Prague (1969) . 840
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 2:1962.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
P20 {1964} Lauth (Julius) Modeling for a Medal. National Sculpture Review 13:4
(Winter 1964- 65) p 23-26, illustrated.
AF13{1969} F.I.D.E.M. Exhibition Catalog 13th Congress. Prague (1969) 840, p 58.
Px {1971} Shapiro (Hal) Medal Firm Veep Believes in Art Long Island Pres
(18 April 1971) p 10.
Auctions:. . . . . J&J 11:1441, J&J 18:762, J&J 21:1500
Exhibited: F.I.D.E.M. 13th Congress, Prague (1969) . 840
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 2:1962.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
P20 {1964} Lauth (Julius) Modeling for a Medal. National Sculpture Review 13:4
(Winter 1964- 65) p 23-26, illustrated.
AF13{1969} F.I.D.E.M. Exhibition Catalog 13th Congress. Prague (1969) 840, p 58.
Px {1971} Shapiro (Hal) Medal Firm Veep Believes in Art Long Island Pres
(18 April 1971) p 10.