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

ENGLAND, Benjamin West, 1866, a copper medal by W.A. Wilson for the Art Union of London, bust left, rev. soldiers surrounding the dying figure of General James Wolfe at the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, the image taken from the central group of figures from West’s painting Death of Wolfe at Quebec, edge impressed art-union of london 1866, 55mm, 88.24g (Beaulah 16; BHM 2862; BM Acq. 1983-7, 19; BDM VI, 510; E 1589). Reverse edge nick at 6 o’clock and some light spotting, otherwise about extremely fine £80-£100

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

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Benjamin West (1738-1820) was a painter, mostly of historical scenes.