Natal Colony: Durban Fine Art Exhibition, Honoris Cause Award
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Allan Wyon |
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Date:
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1892 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1251;
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Variations:
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| 41 mm | Copper | | $120 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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British Royal coat of arms with motto: “DIEU ET MON DROIT” on an ornate ribbon. Below on a cartouche, emblem of Natal Colony, a pair of wildebeests galloping to the right, mountains behind. Signed: "ALLAN WYON" on truncation.
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Reverse:
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Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom with a ribbon, in the middle a small circle of dots enclosing: "1892". Around above: "DURBAN" and below between floral stops: "NATAL". Signed: "A. WYON" below. Legend above: "FINE . ART . EXHIBITION" and below between floral stops: HONORIS . CAUSA".
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Notes:
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The exhibition coincided with the establishment of the Durban Art Gallery, located in the City Hall, in 1892.
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