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One of three twentieth-century medals: This, the first and one of the finest portrait medals of Churchill, was commissioned by Hodder & Stoughton to serve as an illustration for the jacket of a book: Philip Guedalla, Mr Churchill – A Portrait (1941). A copy of the book accompanies the medal.: CM.845-2002

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One of three twentieth-century medals: This, the first and one of the finest portrait medals of Churchill, was commissioned by Hodder & Stoughton to serve as an illustration for the jacket of a book: Philip Guedalla, Mr Churchill – A Portrait (1941). A copy of the book accompanies the medal.

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France, Francois Picabia (1879-1953), artist, 1967, by A.H. Torcheux, facing portrait of Picabia; rev. interpretation of his work ‘Woman with monocle’ (Catalogue Generale de la Monnais de Paris 4.1808); bronze, 68mm, in box. From Simmons Gallery mailbid sale 25, lot 111.

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History note: Under Review

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Method of acquisition: Given (2002-11-25) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1967

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Object composed of bronze

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Accession number: CM.845-2002
Primary reference Number: 257550
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Friday 15 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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