BACON, John  (1740-1799) British wax modeler, sculptor.
          Born Southwark, England, 24 November 1740.
          Known as John Bacon the elder, because his son of the
          same name (1777–1859), was also a sculptor, called
          John Bacon the younger.
          The elder attended Royal Academy beginning in 1758.
          He is noted for his low reliefs; exhibited at Royal Academy
          (1769-1799) and Free Society (1762-1764).
          Died London, 7 August 1799.

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Series Numismatica (by Durand):

1819 Washington (Georgius) Fictional Effigy Medal (from
          model by Bacon, unknown engraver; published by Durand;
          Rulau & Fuld say for distribution in France) . . . . Baker 130
          Auctions:. . . . . . . .  J&J 10:1533, J&J 18:504; PCA 48:294,
                    PCA 57:207, PCA 61:145, PCA 66:902, PCA 75:173,
                    PCA 78:48, PCA 81:1120
          Collection: American Numismatic Soc [>1].0000.999.39155

          B I O G R A P I C A L  R E F E R E N C E S

D13 {1951} Gunnis, p 24-28.
D16 {1959} Murray.
D3a {2006} Benezit. Dictionary of Artists, 1:942 (both Elder and Younger).

N U M I S M A T I C   R E F E R E N C E S

E3  {1902-30} Forrer 1:111, 7:37.
S48 {1985} Rulau and Fuld (Baker) 130, p 117 (R.A. means Royal Academy and not middle initials listed herein).