Auction Catalogue

21 February 1996

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Byzantine, Sicilian, British and World Coins, Medals and Tokens

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 457

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21 February 1996

Estimate: £15–£20

Medals Related to Music, France, Samson François, bronze medal by Christian Dessane, ‘bronze 1980’ on edge, 68mm (Niggl 2938). About as struck (£15-20)

François, Samson (1924–1970). French pianist. A striking medal by Dessane using contrasting dark and paler patinas to achieve effect.