Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Completion of the First Section of the Grand Canal d’Alsace, 1932, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by M. Renard for the Société Energie Electrique du Rhin, cross-section of the canal set against a construction backdrop, bird flying below, rev. symbolic male nude kneeling, clouds and power station at Kembs in background, 71mm (cf. DNW 64, 1392). A powerful design, very fine and rare (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Art Medals from the Collection of Dr Stephen Martin.

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