Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 34 12 Jun 2019
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Commemorative Medals, Elizabeth I, silver oval portrait medal by Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), c. 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed 'Si: Pas. f›', in narrow border at top of obverse, bust of Elizabeth three-quarters r., her eyes turned to the viewer, with small crown, her hair richly jewelled, wearing her 'Armada' dress with high ruff collar (after the miniature by Isaac Oliver), rev. crowned Royal shield within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters, DIEV ET MON DROIT on ribbon above, Latin epigram on tablet below, QVI LEO DE IVDA EST ET FLOS DE IESSE LEONES PROTEGAT ET FLORES ELIZABETHA TVOS, 61 x 49.5 mm. (MI.183/187; Farquhar 138; BDM IV, pp. 396-400; Cheek p.44, fig. 33, gold example in Royal Collection; cf. Foley 539), very fine with minute piercing at top, extremely rare
Believed 15-20 examples extant.
Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), was born in Cologne, the second son of Crispin van de Passe, an eminent artist and engraver from Utrecht, who was to teach him the art of engraving. He worked in Utrecht from 1612, coming to England in 1615 and living here some 10 years, mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hilliard. In 1624, he moved to the service of the King of Denmark, where he remained for the rest of his life.
(4000-6000 GBP)
Believed 15-20 examples extant.
Simon van de Passe (1595-1647), was born in Cologne, the second son of Crispin van de Passe, an eminent artist and engraver from Utrecht, who was to teach him the art of engraving. He worked in Utrecht from 1612, coming to England in 1615 and living here some 10 years, mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hilliard. In 1624, he moved to the service of the King of Denmark, where he remained for the rest of his life.
(4000-6000 GBP)