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Ref: 7289 |
National Art Competition 1857, a uniface copper electrotype award by Antoine Vechte, awarded to Harriette
Bradford 1861, in original gilt-blocked maroon case of issue, rare Obv: bust of
Queen Victoria left, surrounded by allegorical figures of Genius, Justice,
Truth, Science, Fame and Time, Time holding a shield named (Harriette Bradford 1861, Stage XIVa) Condition:
Good very fine; Diameter: 145mm References:
Forrer VI/214; E 1512 Notes:
Awarded in the annual National Competition of the students of all the art
schools in the UK between 1857 and 1865, the medal is the highest prize for
success in art given by the Science and Art Dept of the Committee of Council
on Education. Price
£350 |
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