A Group of Medals Associated with the Artist Sir George Frampton

15 December 2005

Lot No 1242

Department of Science and Art, Queen’s National Medal, 1856, a silver award after W. Wyon, coronetted head of Victoria left, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (George Frampton, Lambeth, Stage 19e, 1882), 55mm (E 1511). Minor scrape marks on obverse rim at 3 o’clock, otherwise brilliant and as struck, toned; in...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1243

Department of Science and Art, Queen’s National Medal, 1856, a bronze award after W. Wyon, similar, edge named (George Frampton, Lambeth, Stage 19d, 1882), 55mm (E 1511). Brilliant and as struck; in original brown fitted case (£40-50)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1244

Sir Edgar Boehm, 1891, a uniface bronze medal by E. Lanteri, cast by J. Moore, bust right, sculptor’s mallet and sprig of laurel behind, 117mm (Attwood 24; BHM 3414; E 1771; BDM VII, 533). Very fine, rare (£100-150)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1245

500th Anniversary of Winchester College, 1893, a silver medal by Sir G. Frampton for Pinches, William of Wykeham, robed, seated, holding bible and crozier and with model of the college surrounded by scholars, rev. chapel and college in rural setting with shield of arms in field, 76mm (Attwood 17; BHM 3464; E 1785;...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1246

The Art Workers Guild, London, 1900, an openwork cast badge by Sir G. Frampton, robed figure holding casket and standing on orb, 107 x 82mm (BDM VII, 317). Very fine and extremely rare (£80-100)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1247

Richard Phené Spiers, 1905, a bronze plaque by E. Lanteri, bearded bust right, rev. distant...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1248

Royal Society of British Artists, 1906, an openwork gilt award badge by Sir G. Frampton, female seated right holding brushes and easel, female statuary at right and lion above, un-named, 87 x 60mm (BDM VII, 317). Very fine and very rare; with loop for suspension (£60-80)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1249

Royal Institute of British Architects, 1907, a silver medal by Sir G. Frampton, two crowned...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1250

Royal Institute of British Architects, 1907, a silver medal by Sir G. Frampton, similar, 76mm (BHM –; BDM –). Extremely fine, obverse toned, rare (£60-80)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1251

The Worshipful Company of Founders, Award of Honour, a silver medal, unsigned, arms and crest,...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1252

Scotland, Glasgow International Exhibition, 1901, a shield-shaped bronze-gilt badge, arms, rev....

15 December 2005

Lot No 1253

Scotland, University of Glasgow, Department of Engineering, Burnet Medal, 1902, plated clichés of the medal by Sir G. Frampton, moustachioed bust of Lindsay Burnet right, rev. seated female with implements of engineering, 63mm (BDM VII, 317; Brodie –); Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation, 1902, plated...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1254

Scotland, University of Glasgow, David Logan Medal, gilt-bronze medals by Sir G. Frampton (2), two angels standing under an oak-tree, rev. hand holding open book, salmon at left, bird on bough at right, 36mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.73, 22; MJP p.215; BDM VII, 317; Brodie –) [2]. Extremely fine, one with minor traces...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1255

BELGIUM, Société [Hollandaise-Belge de] les Amis de la Médaille d’Art, 1901, a bronze membership plaquette by G. Devreese, man seated left in front of a cabinet of medals, rev. legend, un-named, 29 x 24mm (BDM I, 576; cf. DNW 28, 902). About very fine; with loop for suspension (£10-15)

15 December 2005

Lot No 1256

France, Duval-Janvier, c. 1900, an octagonal Art Nouveau bronze plaque by A.-L.-M. Charpentier, male figure working a coining press, rev. RÉDUCTION ET FRAPPE DE MÉDAILLES, reduced vignettes of the obverse design, 60 x 52mm, edge stamped 30 (PBE 152; BDM VII, 177; Jones, Art of the Medal, 345; cf. DNW 64, 1346)....

15 December 2005

Lot No 1257

France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a bronze award medal by J.-C. Chaplain, head of La France right under the bough of a tree, rev. male figure holding torch above a winged female figure of Victory, Expo pavilion below, tablet named (G. Frampton), 64mm (PBE 82; Baxter 95; BDM I, 404; cf. DNW...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1258

Germany, Erste Internationale Kunstausstellung, Dresden, 1897, a gilt cliché plaque, unsigned,...

15 December 2005

Lot No 1259

Spain, VI Exposicion Internacional d’Arte, Barcelona, 1911, a gilt-bronze award medal by E....

15 December 2005

Lot No 1260

USA, Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a bronze award medal by C.E. Barber, figure of...