Netherlands, Utrecht Plaquette 1907 Anthon Begeer - Portrait - By Wienecke EF

Netherlands, Utrecht. Anthon Begeer, 1907. Portrait plaque by Johannes Cornelis Wienecke (1872–1945).

Uniface rectangular plaque depicting Anthon Begeer facing left, with a long, flowing beard. Below the portrait:

AAN / ANTHON BEGEER / TOT AANDENKEN ONZER / VRIENDSCHAPPELIJKE SAMENWERKING.

“To Anthon Begeer, in remembrance of our friendly collaboration.”

Signed and dated below: J. C. WIENECKE, UTRECHT, 1907. Plain reverse.

Anthon Begeer (1856–1910), director of the Koninklijke Utrechtsche Fabriek van Zilverwerken, was an important figure in the production of Dutch art medals. This plaque records the professional and personal relationship between Begeer and Wienecke.

The design also circulated among numismatists: at the general meeting of the Société Royale de Numismatique de Belgique on 7 March 1909, Begeer presented an example to each member attending.

References: CJCW/Pelsdonk 85; Tijdschrift voor Munt- en Penningkunde, 1913, p. 186, no. 724.

Weight: 116 g. Dimensions: 54 × 72 mm.

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