Gilbert Stuart Medal, designed by Salathiel Elliss
Gilbert Stuart, designed by Salathiel Ellis; the reverse with laurel wreath bestowed on artists by Peter Paul Dugan, both dies engraved by Charles Cushing Wright. This medal is one of a series of three medals issued by the American Art Union that honored prominent artists. 250 issued in 1848. 2 1/2" diam. Edge dings, rubs, black spot on front.
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Gilbert Stuart, designed by Salathiel Ellis; the reverse with laurel wreath bestowed on artists by Peter Paul Dugan, both dies engraved by Charles Cushing Wright. This medal is one of a series of three medals issued by the American Art Union that honored prominent artists. 250 issued in 1848. 2 1/2" diam. Edge dings, rubs, black spot on front.