Michael Norz

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Michael Norz (born February 15, 1934 in Innsbruck ) is an Austrian medalist , goldsmith and sculptor .

Michael Norz with his wife Gertraud, 2016

Life

Michael Norz was born as the second child into an old Innsbruck goldsmith family. Studied with Ferdinand Welz at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna , graduated in 1960. Master goldsmith 1962. He is married to Gertraud Norz and has five children, Johannes Norz , Birgit Hofer-Norz, Christoph Norz, Maria Schröcksnadel and Florian Norz.

Works

"Forelle" fountain, private property
"When three are gathered in my name"
Ambo, Spitalskirche , Innsbruck
Sculpture "Diamant"
Norzplatzl, Innsbruck

Michael Norz made several designs for 25-schilling and 50-schilling coins . During his time as managing director and designer of the Norz goldsmith business in Innsbruck, Norz played a key role in shaping the very independent style of Innsbruck goldsmiths between 1965 and 1999. As a sculptor, he created the bronze interior of the Innsbruck Hospital Church as well as several fountains and sculptures in Vienna and Innsbruck.

  • 25 Schilling 1959.jpg
  • 25 Schilling 1959 ErzherzogJohann.jpg
  • 50 Schilling 1959.jpg
  • 50 Schilling 1966 150 years of OENB.jpg


personal data
SURNAME Norz, Michael
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian medalist, goldsmith and sculptor
DATE OF BIRTH February 15, 1934
PLACE OF BIRTH innsbruck