H-33/15. Commemorative medal "J.Haydn" (w/d)

Obverse

Bust to left

J.HAYDN

Reverse

plain

Comments

Profile portrait bust of the composer relief carved in wood and identified below as "J. Haydn." Acquired from a Dorset, UK estate and probably of English origin. By an anonymous artist, late 18th century or early 19th century and possibly based on the 1794 profile portraits by George Dance (Somfai, "Haydn: His Life in Pictures," p. 214). 13.5 cm in diameter.
Haydn visited London for two lengthy periods during 1791-92 and 1794-95 and it is possible that this portrait dates from one of these visits.

Specifications

Article: H-33/15
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: w/d
Diameter: 135 mm

Est. Value: $2500