Franklin Mint sterling silver proof medal honoring John Singer Sargent's 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose'
Record status
Individual type · partial
This collectible commemorative medal is produced by the Franklin Mint and features a detailed relief interpretation of the 1886 painting 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose' by the artist John Singer Sargent.
The medal is struck in sterling silver and finished as a proof, which is characterized by its high-contrast appearance featuring polished fields and frosted relief elements. The design replicates the famous composition of the original Impressionist masterpiece, depicting two young girls lighting paper lanterns in a flower-filled garden at dusk. The physical specimen is struck as a circular metallic token, reflecting the fine detail characteristic of Franklin Mint commemoratives from the era.
The medal weighs 31.5 grams, consistent with standard silver medallions of this size produced by the mint. It serves as a numismatic tribute to 19th-century fine art, translating Sargent's intricate brushwork and play of light into a durable, sculptural form. The piece is a representative example of commemorative medals issued for art appreciation purposes.
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Physical characteristics
- Finish
- proof
- Weight
- 31.5 grams
- Material
- sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Type
- commemorative medal
Design
- Obverse
- relief reproduction of John Singer Sargent's 1886 painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose
Identification
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- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Franklin Mint
Catalogue references
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