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Medals: CM.96-1985

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Gatteaux, Nicolas Marie

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Description

Struck copper medal of Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) by N.M. Gatteaux (1751-1832), issued to commemorate the first performance in France of 'The Creation' on Christmas Eve 1800. diam. 55m. Niggl no. 863

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-06-03) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1800

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.96-1985
Primary reference Number: 283496
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 April 2021 Updated: Wednesday 25 August 2021 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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