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Medal with the Image of Judith and Moses Montefiore
Charles Wiener
1864
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Charles Wiener had an illustrious career as a medalist in Belgium. His output featured architectural medals (many of which were collaborations with his brother Jacques) as well as royal portrait and exhibition medals. Notable pieces included a portrait of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria’s consort), the city of London, and a medal commemorating the visit of Tsar Alexander II to London in 1874. Jewish subjects included a medal of E. A. Astruc, chief rabbi of Belgium, and a double portrait of Sir Moses and Lady Judith Montefiore.
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