Biographical dictionary of medallists: coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, &c., ancient and modern, with references to their works B. C. 500-A. D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer ...

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ALAERDS (ALAERTS), LAURENT or LAUREYZE. (Flem.). Mintengraver at Maestricht, appointed on ist. July 1533 and in office
until 1574.
ALARD, E. (Dutch). This Engraver's signature occurs on a Prize
Medal of the Agricultural Show at Echt, I885; also: Medal of the
Dutch "Schutterijkaderbond", i886; - Agricultural show at
Venloo, I886;- Music Festival atValkenberg, I886; — 5th Anniversary of the Philarmonie of Venloo, I886, &c.
ALBAZZI, Ml- LA COMTESSE IZA DE KIVIATKOWSKA (Rztss.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Lopatynka; pupil of
Falguiere. At the Salon of 1897 she exhibited: Artist's profile,
medallion in wax; - Portrait-medal in silver of M. Alfred
Rambaud; - I898. A reduction of the Alfred Rambaud medal; -
I899. Commemorative medal of President Faure's journey to
Russia; - Portrait-medal of Jules Janssen; - Portrait-medal of
Camille Flammarion, etc.
ALBERICH, LUIS (Span.). Goldsmith of Barcelona. Thieme,
Kiinstler-Lexicon, mentions a drawing by him for a fine medallion
of the year I563.
ALBERT, WILHELM AUGUST JULIUS (B. D. M., vol. I, 1904,
p. 36). Administrator of the Mint of Clausthal I82I-I830, with
Dr Jordan acting as Controller Mint-warden; again from I830 -I83I, and I837-r838.
ALBERTUS (Germ.). Mint-master at Rostock, I262-1268.
ALEAUME (French). Mint-engraver at Macon, circ. 1384-1385; he
was succeeded by Hennequin de Hache.
ALES, RAOULET (French). Mint-engraver at Limoges, circ. 1423 -T I424.
ALEXANDER P. (B. D. M., Vol. I, 904, p. 37). It is now believed
that Alexander represents a family name, and that the P that follows
the signature signifies Pater, or Senior. He is not to be confused with
Alexander von Brugsal, the painter of Antwerp, mentioned by
Albrecht Durer.
ALEXANDRE, PAUL (French). Contemporary Gem-engraver, born
at Suippes (Marne); pupil of Galbrunner and Lorquin. By him is
an onyx cameo " Fantaisie ", which was exhibited at the Salon in
1887.
ALEXAS (B.D.M., Vol. I, I904, p. 37). Gem-engraver of the early
Roman period; the father of Aulos and Quintus. The British
Museum possesses the only authentic gem bearing his signature.