Lot Archive

Lot

№ 807

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1 March 2000

Hammer Price:
£280

France, Diane Chasseuresse, 1928, a uniface cast bronze Art Deco medal by M. Delannoy for Canale, naked figure of Diana symbolically drawing her bow, back hand-engraved at top (Delannoy 6 – 150), 99mm (Cat. Canale 1930, p.5, 48; cf. BDW 13, 281). Extremely fine with superb chocolate-brown patina, rare; in original red fitted case (£150-200)

A limited issue of 150 pieces, of which this was no.6.
See back cover illustration