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

DENMARK, Berthel Thorvaldsen, 1817, a copper medal by H.-F. Brandt, bust left, rev. robed female seated right meditating on a design, lyre in background, winged naked figure of Genius at right, crowning a lamp on a pillar, owl at feet, 37mm, 26.08g (Bergsøe 1091; BDM I, 263). Good very fine, patinated £40-£60

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

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Baldwin Auction 60, 5-6 May 2009, lot 1107

Albert Berthel Thorvaldsen (1797-1838) was Danish sculptor and medallist, principally domiciled in Italy.