Historical and Art Medals

Poland, 1929. Poland. ADAM MICKIEWICZ (1798-1855) most famous Polish poet, cast Æ medal, 72mm, by A.Lavrillier, celebrates the erection of the monument by Antoine Bourdelle (Classens 155 and see Cat. Exhibition "30 Ans de la Médaille Francaise", Paris 1947, P.18, No 7). Very fine to extremely fine (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Art Medals.

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Ordered in 1908 by a French/Polish committee, the monument was achieved and erected 28th April 1929, Place de l’Alma, Paris.