Josef Koelblinger
Josef Kölblinger (born April 6, 1912 in Innsbruck ; † February 26, 1993 there ) was an Austrian goldsmith and medalist .
Life
Josef Kölblinger was born as the son of the gold and silversmith of the same name in Innsbruck and learned the same craft in his father's business. He then studied in Munich at the Academy for Applied Arts and at the Vienna Art School. His main works are works of sacred art as well as coins and medals.
Kölblinger was also President of the Tyrolean Artists for twelve years .
Works (selection)
- Face of the 5 schilling coin 1960–2001
- Value side of the 50 groschen coin 1959–2001
- some medals, including Olympic medals
- Tabernacle in the hospital church in Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and Bad Schallerbach
- Altar cross in the country house chapel in Innsbruck
- Tyrolean eagle on the medals of merit of the state of Tyrol
Awards
- Professional title Professor (1963)
Web links
- Josef Kölblinger on Schmuckstuecke.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ Köblinger, Josef in: Austrian Engravers. English, accessed December 3, 2013.
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SURNAME | Koelblinger, Josef |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian goldsmith and medalist |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 6, 1912 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Innsbruck , Austria |
DATE OF DEATH | February 26, 1993 |
Place of death | Innsbruck , Austria |