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Italy, Antonio Canova (1757-1822), sculptor, a large cast bronze medal by S. Passamonti, bust of Canova right, reverse Hercules and lion, 66mm (Forrer, BDM IV, p. 396). Bold execution, very fine, scarce

Passamonti, a pupil of Canova, was Chief Engraver at the mint of Rome