ENGLAND, National Art Competition, 1857, a copper electrotype award

ENGLAND, National Art Competition, 1857, a copper electrotype award by A. Vechte, bust of Queen Victoria left, surrounded by allegorical figures of Genius, Justice, Truth, Science, Fame and Time, the last-named holding a shield, named (James S. Buckham, 1860, Stage VIb), 145mm, 99.83g (cf. Burt, The Medal 5, p.48-9; BDM VI, 214; E 1512; cf. Silich I, 414). Extremely fine; in original maroon leather case of issue, lid gilt-blocked ‘VR, Science and Art Department’ £100-£150.

Estimate:$133.95

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