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Annibale Fontana

Also known as: Annibale Fontana; primary name: Fontana, Annibale; other name: Annibale Fontana; other name: Annibale, F; other name: Fontana, A
Details: individual; carver; sculptor/medallist; Lombard; Italian; Male
Life dates: 1540-1587
Biography: Annibale Fontana, born in Milan was a gem-engraver and sculptor, who is documented as having made medals.
Bibliography: Attwood, Philip, 'Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections', Vol. I, (London, 2003), p.139.

5 related objects

medal

Museum number: G3,IP.329 |
Producer name: Designed by:Annibale FontanaModelled by:Annibale Fontana |
Production date: 16thC |
Production place: Made in:Lombardy

medal

Museum number: G3,IP.404 |
Producer name: Designed by:Annibale FontanaModelled by:Annibale Fontana |
Production date: 16thC |
Production place: Made in:Lombardy

medal

Museum number: G3,IP.551 |
Producer name: Designed by:Annibale FontanaModelled by:Annibale Fontana |
Production date: 16thC |
Production place: Made in:Lombardy

medal

Museum number: M.153 |
Producer name: Designed by:Annibale FontanaModelled by:Annibale Fontana |
Production date: 16thC |
Production place: Made in:Lombardy

print; portfolio

Title: Ausgewählte Kunstwerke aus dem Schatze der Reichen Capelle |
Museum number: 1878,0209.412-415 |
Producer name: Published by:Franz Xaver ZettlerPrint made by:Brükner & Co |
Production date: 1874 |
Production place: Published in:Munich