HANS FREI (Swiss, 1868-1947) Copper & Pewter Bas-Relief Roundel PESTALOZZI
- For your consideration is an impressive bas-relief roundel
- Made of cast copper, silver plated on top
- It futures a Neo-Classical scene with a Greek goddess or muse placing a laurel wreath on a monument
- The stone pedestal bears Greek characters with the name [EPISTEMO] -KNOWLLEGE
- At the background one can see a majestic building
- Art Nouveaux image, masterly rendered with smooth lines and great detail
- The roundel is stamped by the artist F. Bowcher F
- FRANK BOWCHER (British, 1864-1938), who also studied in Paris, worked as engraver at the Royal Mint, London and was one of the select group of founder-members of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, and a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy. His reputation was made chiefly as a medalist and designer of seals. Many of his art pieces are a part of Victoria & Albert Museum collection
- Circa 1900's, England
- Measurements: Approximately 5" diameter ( across) = 12.7 cm
- It weighs 3+ oz.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original.
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