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Create new listBonnetain, Armand (Belgian, 1883-1973); b. Brussels, and Établissements Jules Fonson (Brussels, fl. 1848-1973), specifically Jean Fonson (1871-1937); b. Brussels
BELGIUM, Pour l’Art, XXVe Salon, Brussels [25th Salon for Arts], 1923, a uniface bronze plaque by A. Bonnetain for Fonson on behalf of the Cercle littéraire et artistique, two naked youths, surrounded by bees, squeeze honey from a honeycomb into a vessel, beehive at left, edge impressed j. fonson, 61 x 44mm, 69.18g (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl. 11, 5; Coll. Nivaille 459; cf. Elsen 156, 1946; cf. Gärtner 30, 27064; cf. WAG 29, 2347). Removed from previous edge support, very fine £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 Elsen Auction 85 (Brussels), 10 September 2005, lot 2089.
The Cercle littéraire et artistique staged its 25th salon in Brussels from 21 April to 20 May 1923
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