Reference:3971 King George III, Royal Academy of Arts Prize, 1770

Bust of George III, right, his hair bound with a fillet and tied with a bow. A leaf border enclosed by a beaded border. A torso, the word STVDY above. Around, a beaded border. Edge inscribed: 'To Mr E. Ross for a drawing from the antique, December 10th 1823'. By Thomas Pingo Jr. (signed T.Pingo F. on the truncation). Silver, 55 mm. (2.2 inches).

Condition: Good very fine, once cleaned, and now with a light and pleasant tone.

Notes: This medal was awarded annually in silver for a drawing or a model of an academy, or for an architectural drawing of some noted building. The reverse side was based on a design by Giovanni Cipriani. Would you please note that you are in the ARCHIVE page of the website, where all sold items are placed. For items that are still available, please go to the menu opposite and click on MEDALS & MEDALLIC ART.