Lot Essay
See footnote to lot 238, Aileen Dawson, op. cit. (1994), p. 292, for a mention of a previously unrecorded medallion of Isaac Newton.
CIRCA 1764-68, INCISED 30/LB MONOGRAM
Details
A Château de Lassay (Brancas Lauraguais) (Hard Paste) biscuit circular portrait medallion of Isaac Newton
Circa 1764-68, incised 30/LB monogram
Modelled in bust profile to the left with the initials C.G. beneath the shoulder and the inscription ISAAC NEWTON. within a raised circular surround (very slight rim chip at 1 o'clock and small blemish at 3 o'clock)
5in. (12.8cm.) diam.
Circa 1764-68, incised 30/LB monogram
Modelled in bust profile to the left with the initials C.G. beneath the shoulder and the inscription ISAAC NEWTON. within a raised circular surround (very slight rim chip at 1 o'clock and small blemish at 3 o'clock)
5in. (12.8cm.) diam.