Remolding Collection

Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la
FLO4718483 Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la Charite - Eau forte d'une illustration par Victor Auver

Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca
IMB4932604 Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca. 1910; (add.info.: Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors)

Small metiers of Paris: the remover. Drawing by Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez (20th century), 1909
JLJ4652343 Small metiers of Paris: the remover. Drawing by Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez (20th century), 1909 by Pezeu-Carlopez, Charles (1838-1914); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Persian art: bronze sharpener handle in the shape of a boar from Amlach. 8th century BC. Teheran, archeological museum
JLJ4613551 Persian art: bronze sharpener handle in the shape of a boar from Amlach. 8th century BC. Teheran, archeological museum

Le petit remouleur Painting by Jean Michel Grobon (1770-1853) 1794 Lyon, Musee des Beaux Arts
JLJ4679375 Le petit remouleur Painting by Jean Michel Grobon (1770-1853) 1794 Lyon, Musee des Beaux Arts by Grobon, Jean Michel (1770-1853); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Sharpener sharpening a knife on his grinding wheel, with his clients (1819)
FLO4666934 Sharpener sharpening a knife on his grinding wheel, with his clients (1819). Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Man of the Black Forest, sharpening his fake for the harvest - in"
LSE4081908 Man of the Black Forest, sharpening his fake for the harvest - in" Encyclopedia of Voyages" by Grasset St Sauveur, ed

L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers - Remover
ICA4903781 L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers - Remover, Camelot Vendor travelling - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

Wins him, kid. Engraving in "Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith
DUV4211729 Wins him, kid. Engraving in " Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith. Pellerin et Cie a Epinal, patented suppliers of S.M. L Imperatrice. Second half of the 19th century. Plate n.158

Small metier of the city of Naples: a knife sharpener. Engraving after a painting by F
GIA4789900 Small metier of the city of Naples: a knife sharpener. Engraving after a painting by F. Palizza. From a work by Francesco de Bourcard " Costumi del regno di Napoli", 1858

Emouleur (consists in sharpening objects with the grinding wheel); Series on crafts
XEE4411599 Emouleur (consists in sharpening objects with the grinding wheel); Series on crafts, image of Epinal of the 19th century

Le remouleur Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun
JLJ4598368 Le remouleur Painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860) 19th century Sun. 0, 38x0, 32 m by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); Louvre, Paris

Letter R Repastor. Engraving in "Alphabet des jeux". Mr
DUV4210122 Letter R Repastor. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Le gagne petit (remoulder) - engraving, 19th century
LSE4107766 Le gagne petit (remoulder) - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le gagne petit (remoulder) - engraving

Manufacture of metal feathers: sharpening workshop in France in the 19th century
XEE4143595 Manufacture of metal feathers: sharpening workshop in France in the 19th century. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

View of a kitchen. At the bottom, a man sharpenes the knives while in front of another
GIA4788008 View of a kitchen. At the bottom, a man sharpenes the knives while in front of another washes the plates. Engraving from " Opera", book on gastronomy divided into 6 parts

Sculpture made by a German goldfather in ivory, gold and enamel
LRI4646557 Sculpture made by a German goldfather in ivory, gold and enamel. Florence, Museo degli Argenti (Inv. Gem 1921, n)

Letters Q Rs T; Q Querelle; R Repasseur;s Skipping; T Turners
DUV4210113 Letters Q Rs T; Q Querelle; R Repasseur;s Skipping; T Turners. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

A young woman sharpening a knife. 14th century (miniature)
LRI4635934 A young woman sharpening a knife. 14th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: A young woman sharpening a knife)

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"Remolding: A Journey through the Art of Sharpening" Step into the world of remolding, where ancient crafts and artistic expressions converge. From small metiers in Paris to the vibrant streets of Naples, this captivating art form has left its mark throughout history. In Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez's 1909 drawing, we catch a glimpse of a remover at work. With skilled hands and precision, he transforms dull objects into sharp tools that can conquer any task. Meanwhile, an exquisite bronze sharpener handle from 8th century BC Persia showcases the intricate craftsmanship that went into even the smallest details. Jean Michel Grobon's painting "Le petit remouleur" takes us back to Lyon in 1794. The grinding wheel spins as a sharpener diligently hones blades while his clients eagerly await their newly revitalized knives. Thomas Rowlandson's wood engraving captures a bustling scene from 1819 London, where sharpeners catered to customers' needs with expertise and charm. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a gravure from the 16th century depicting an enigmatic remover plying his trade. In another era altogether, amidst the Black Forest harvest season, a man skillfully sharpens his fake for optimal performance. The satirical magazine "L Plate au beurre" humorously portrays various metiers including our beloved remover in their colorful illustrations from 1905_7_29. Similarly amusing is an engraving titled "Wins him kid, " found within "Caricatures-Singeries. " These whimsical depictions add levity to an otherwise laborious craft. Not limited to European landscapes alone, Naples reveals its own knife sharpener through an enchanting engraving inspired by F. 's painting. This portrayal reminds us that remolding transcends borders and cultures; it is truly universal. Embracing this timeless tradition is Alexandre Gabriel Decamps' 19th-century painting "Le remouleur.