The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

ENGLAND, David Roberts, 1875, a silver medal by G.T. Morgan for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. Moorish scribe addressing a seated female at left, a scene taken from one of Roberts’ paintings, 56mm, 92.47g (Beaulah 22; BHM 3016; BDM IV, 148; E 1649). Small reverse rim bruise at 12 o’clock, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, very rare; perhaps only 30 struck and awarded as prizes by the Union in 1875 £300-£400

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

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David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter, much of his work depicting scenes from the Middle and Near East.