Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 40 21 Nov 2019
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Commemorative Medals, John Locke, FRS (1632-1704), philosopher - the 'Father of Liberalism', small oval carved ivory portrait medallion, c. 1740-1769, probably by Gaspar van der Hagen (d. 1769), his togate bust r., 57.5 x 42mm., without signature but hints of an inked inscription to the reverse, a strong expressive portrait, minor natural flaws to ivory, otherwise excellent condition
The attribution is based on the style of the portrait, which is similar to an oval carved ivory portrait medallion of Alexander Pope in the Victoria and Albert Museum [A.44-1931]. Another possible carver could be Alexander van der Hagen (1683-1773). The Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, has a small carved ivory portrait bust of Locke by David Le Marchand, now paired with a bust of Isaac Newton and both from the collection of Lord Thompson of Fleet. Another medallion of Pope can be found in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
(320-350)
The attribution is based on the style of the portrait, which is similar to an oval carved ivory portrait medallion of Alexander Pope in the Victoria and Albert Museum [A.44-1931]. Another possible carver could be Alexander van der Hagen (1683-1773). The Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, has a small carved ivory portrait bust of Locke by David Le Marchand, now paired with a bust of Isaac Newton and both from the collection of Lord Thompson of Fleet. Another medallion of Pope can be found in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
(320-350)