Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Danseuse, 1912, a large uniface struck bronze medal by H. Dropsy for Canale, young female dancer, 100mm (cf. Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, 27; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 95; cf. BDW 1, 687). Very light rubbing on right thigh and calf, otherwise extremely fine and an attractive example (£90-120)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector.

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The figure on the medal was inspired by the innovative and influential American dancer, Isadora Duncan (1878-1927)