Pistrucci, Benedetto, 1783-1855

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Benedetto Pistrucci was an Italian-born sculptor, medalist, and gem-engraver. He moved to England and began working at the Royal Mint, where he became Chief Medalist. Among his many designs were coronation medals for George IV and Victoria, and the Waterloo medal, commissioned in 1819 but never released. He also created private medals, gems, cameos, and several portrait busts. Two of his daughters became cameo engravers.

From the description of Benedetto Pistrucci letter to Monsieur, 1851 June 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54852454

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creatorOf Pistrucci, Benedetto, 1783-1855. Benedetto Pistrucci letter to Monsieur, 1851 June 4. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens, 1708-1875, 1768-1836 Yale Center for British Art
referencedIn Papers, 1808-1888. Houghton Library
creatorOf Herschel Family. Papers, 1721-1951, (bulk 1810-1871). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Pistrucci, Elena, 1822-1886. Elena Pistrucci letters to Henry Mogford, 1856-1859. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Herries, John Charles, 1778-1855. Royal Mint papers, 1827-1833. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
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associatedWith Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846 person
associatedWith Herries, John Charles, 1778-1855. person
associatedWith Herschel Family. family
associatedWith Pistrucci, Elena, 1822-1886. person
associatedWith Upcott, William, 1779-1845 person
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Medalists
Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815, in art
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Birth 1783-05-29

Death 1855-09-16

Italians

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