Lot 60
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James Tassie
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James Tassie

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James Tassie
A portrait medaillion of Warren Hastings, in profile to left, head and shoulders
paste mounted on glass, blue background, gilt-metal mount engraved RIGHT HON. WARREN HASTINGS. DIED 22 AUGT. 1818. AGED 86., turned wood frame
1¼ in. (31 mm.) diam.
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Lot Essay

James Tassie (1735-1799) is best known for his portrait medallions of eminent contemporaries, modelled from life.

Tassie produced medallions of many distinguished men and women from the fields of politics, medicine, commerce, the arts, and the armed services. Many were Scottish.

Warren Hastings (1732-1818) was the first Governor-General of India from 1773-1784. He was a patron of Indian learning and showed a keen interest in Indian literature and philosophy.

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