Hibján, Samu (1864 - 1919)

Hungarian goldsmith trained in Paris. From 1895 he held a teaching post at the National Hungarian School of Applied Arts, He built up his reputation primarily as a teacher and artist engaged in enamel work. He won a Grand Prix at the Millennium Exhibition of 1896, a silver medal at the at the International Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Turin in 1902, and state-awarded medal in applied arts in the same year. He successfully applied several enamelling technique in his work (painted Limoges enamel, filigree enamel, etc.). The jewellery he made was designed by, among others, Ernő Foerk, Gyula Háry, Mór Hirschler and Pál Horti.