Special Collections

Sold on 3 April 1998

1 part

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A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 679

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3 April 1998

Hammer Price:
£180

Dieu Pan, 1925, a large octagonal cast bronze medal by P. Turin, head of Zeus Ammon left, reverse xylophone and flower, 83mm, edge stamped 75 (BM Acq. 1978-82, 139; cf. Arethuse 1926, p.77). About extremely fine and very rare (£200-250)

One of Pierre Turin’s most important, yet seldom-seen medals