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January 2014 NYINC Auction - Sess. C-D 13 January 2014
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FRANCE. Louis Liard, Educator/Philosopher, 1899.
54x69mm silver, by Chaplain. Maier 78, Baxter 15. Obverse: Bust left. Reverse: Draped female representing Learning, holding aloft a torch, seated on a globe (countries visible in low relief). The portrait is characteristically excellent; Chaplain was as much in demand as a medallic portraitist as anyone. It is the stunning beautiful reverse, however, that makes this plaquette so popular, in common with many gems from Chaplain. NEARLY MINT STATE.
54x69mm silver, by Chaplain. Maier 78, Baxter 15. Obverse: Bust left. Reverse: Draped female representing Learning, holding aloft a torch, seated on a globe (countries visible in low relief). The portrait is characteristically excellent; Chaplain was as much in demand as a medallic portraitist as anyone. It is the stunning beautiful reverse, however, that makes this plaquette so popular, in common with many gems from Chaplain. NEARLY MINT STATE.