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Sir Joshua Reynolds Laudatory Medal: CM.3987-1950

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Joshua Reynolds Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

Production date: AD 1845

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 58.3 mm Diameter 58.3 mm Weight 98.56 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Joshua Reynolds facing left

  • Text: To right REYNOLDS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Infant Hercules seated on skin strangling two snakes

  • Text: Above: ART UNION OF LONDON. Below: 1845
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3987-1950
Primary reference Number: 228989
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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