Franz Stiasny
Franz Stiasny (1881–1941, in Poland) was an Austrian engraver who produced a large series of bronze portrait medals of important writers, musicians and historical personages in rectangular formats. Stiasny was best known for his portraits of famous composers. Various bronze medals were cast in Austria, c.
Franz Stiasny
- Born
- 1881 · Poland.
- Died
- 1941 · Vienna.
- Nationality
- Austria
- Occupation
- sculptor · designer
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Franz Stiasny (1881–1941, in Poland) was an Austrian engraver who produced a large series of bronze portrait medals of important writers, musicians and historical personages in rectangular formats. Stiasny was best known for his portraits of famous composers. Various bronze medals were cast in Austria, c.
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The plaques measure mainly 54mm x 65mm and weigh 107gm.
Franz Stiasny (1881–1941) was an Austrian sculptor and designer.
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- 1.Davon abweichend wird auch Polen als Geburtsstaat genannt; vergleiche Biographical Dictionary of Medallists: ... (siehe Literatur)
- 2.Ferdinand Dahl: Katalog zur Ausstellung Kunstmedaillen – Medaillenkunst, Teil 3 (= Der Steckenreiter. Dem Münzvergnügen gewidmete Nebenstunden. Eine Münzpost der Numismatischen Gesellschaft Bonner Münzfreunde e. V., Folge 93). Numismatische Gesellschaft Bonner Münzfreunde, Bonn 2014, S. 15 .
- 3.Austrian Coins Medals & Tokens.
- 4.L. Forrer. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. 1912.
- 5.L. Forrer. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. 1930.
- 6.Bernd Müller: Ludwig van Beethoven in Nummis. Medaillen und Plaketten auf Bonns berühmtesten Sohn. In: Bonner Numismatische Studien. Bd. 1. Hrsg. von der Numismatischen Gesellschaft Bonner Münzfreunde. Redaktion: Eberhard Auer und Bernd Müller. Bonn 2008, S. 361–514, hier S. 450 und Katalognummer 1910.3.
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