The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

FRANCE, Jean-Louis Barrault, 1949, a restrike bronze medal by P. Belmondo, bust left, rev. Polymnia standing in front of winged Pegasus to left, masks of Comedy and Tragedy below, torches of Intelligence, bird of Liberty and the façade of the Odeon theatre at right, edge impressed 1967 bronze and cornucopia, 63mm, 164.83g (CGMP pp.142-3; Paris Exh. Cat. 1965, 67; cf. Elsen 153, 1951). Extremely fine; in blue fitted case £20-£30

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Jean-Louis Barrault (1910-94), actor, director and mime artist, director of Théâtre de France, 1959-69