The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

ENGLAND, John Bacon, 1864, a copper medal by J.S. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. Bacon’s statue of Samuel Johnson in Roman attire, 55mm, 107.45g (Beaulah 15; BHM 2797; BDM VIII, 297; E 1573). About extremely fine £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

View
Collection

John Bacon (1740-99) was a sculptor; Samuel Johnson (1709-84) was a poet, playwright, essayist and lexicographer.