[Chopin, Frédéric. (1810–1849)] Bovy, J.F. Antoine. (1795–1877) Portrait by J.F. Antoine Bovy

[Chopin, Frédéric. (1810–1849)] Bovy, J.F. Antoine. (1795–1877)

Portrait by J.F. Antoine Bovy

Fine, large high-relief bronze medallic portrait of the composer in profile, turned to the left, with Chopin’s name in capitals around the circumference. Originally cast in 1837, this is a later impression, with an added loop affixed to the upper edge and lacking the incised signature of the artist. 104 mm in diameter, 246 gr. (8.68 oz.). In very fine condition. Idsikowski & Sydow "Le Portraits de Fryderyk Chopin", 1953, plate 8 and page xvii; Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina, Warsaw [M/96].

In 1847, Bovy issued another bronze medallic portrait, but the present example is one of the earliest known medals of the composer. In contrast to some strikes of this medal, the present example does not include a braided border around the circumference. Many objects bearing a portrait of Chopin were based on Bovy’s work, which was used in lithographs by F. Schauer and L. Denis among others. (7226)

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