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Pedro I silver "Foundation of the Academy of Fine Arts" Medal 1826 MS61 NGC, VC-24, Meili-6. 44mm. Produced by artist Zepherin Ferrez (1797-1851), a member of the French Cultural Mission to Brazil in the early nineteenth century exalted for his exquisite engraving style--most importantly the so-called "Coronation Piece of Pedro I" of 1822, the RLM Collection's example of which we sold in our January 2014 New York International Auction #3030 for just under $500,000 (Lot 23072)--this stunning example depicts the Portuguese monarch in full stately attire with ruff collar and rich garments. Commemorating the establishment of the Academy of Fine Arts in its own building in 1826 (the Academy had been originally founded under João VI), this seldom-seen offering displays high relief devices, graced by peach-slate toning over mirrored fields.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-pedro-i-silver-foundation-of-the-academy-of-fine-arts-medal-1826-ms61-ngc-/a/3098-33447.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
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Estimate: 1600-2400 USD
Pedro I silver "Foundation of the Academy of Fine Arts" Medal 1826 MS61 NGC, VC-24, Meili-6. 44mm. Produced by artist Zepherin Ferrez (1797-1851), a member of the French Cultural Mission to Brazil in the early nineteenth century exalted for his exquisite engraving style--most importantly the so-called "Coronation Piece of Pedro I" of 1822, the RLM Collection's example of which we sold in our January 2014 New York International Auction #3030 for just under $500,000 (Lot 23072)--this stunning example depicts the Portuguese monarch in full stately attire with ruff collar and rich garments. Commemorating the establishment of the Academy of Fine Arts in its own building in 1826 (the Academy had been originally founded under João VI), this seldom-seen offering displays high relief devices, graced by peach-slate toning over mirrored fields.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-pedro-i-silver-foundation-of-the-academy-of-fine-arts-medal-1826-ms61-ngc-/a/3098-33447.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1600-2400 USD