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France, Union des Societies de Tir de France, 1894, a bronze medal by H. Dubois and C. Marey, winged figure carrying naked man, HONNEUR PATRIE, rev. tablet on wreath, named (L’Avant-Garde de la Puisaye), 58mm (BDM I, 635; cf. DNW 64, 1345); Monument à la Mémoire des Enfants de Lyon Morts pour la Patrie, 1898, a bronze medal by A. Rivet, lion on rock, rev. soldiers as depicted on the monument, 57mm (BDM V, 136; cf. DNW 44, 873); Concours International de Musique, Paris, 1912, a silver...
Hammer Price: £50
France, Société Philomatique de Bordeaux, XIIIe Exposition, 1895, a plated bronze Art Nouveau Diplome d’Honneur plaque by S. Kulle for Massonnet, wreath both sides, un-named, 56 x 48mm. About very fine, rare (£40-60)
£40–£60
France, La Vierge, 1896, a bronzed and partly gilt maquette by J.-B.-E. Dropsy, robed bust of the Virgin left, 100mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, –; BDM I, 617). About very fine; with attachments on the back for mounting (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £55
France, Exposition Nationale et Coloniale, Rouen, 1896, a plated bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, agricultural scene with woman seated under tree in foreground, NORMANNIA NVTRIX, rev. aerial view of Rouen, 68mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; PBE 865; Coll. R. Marx 50; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 170; BDM V, 236; cf. DNW 39, 506). Extremely fine (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £35
France, Centenary of the Installation of the Chambre des Députés au Palais-Bourbon, 1898, a bronze medal by L.M. Bourgeois, troops at the inauguration ceremony, rev. view of the Palais, tablet in foreground, 72mm (PBE –; BDM I, 240; cf. DNW 48, 829); Centenary of the Re-Establishment of the Ordre des Avocats, Paris, 1910, a bronze plaque by P.-V. Dautel for Sandoz, interior view of chamber above exterior view of building, rev. advocates appealing to standing figure of Justice, 75 x 55mm...
Hammer Price: £65
France, Comité Français des Expositions à l’Étranger, 1899, a bronze plaque by L.-A. Bottee, seated robed female above implements of agriculture and industry, factories in background, rev. flowering tree, 64 x 42mm (PBE 19; Coll. R. Marx 386; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.38, 18; BDM I, 232). Extremely fine with virtually full original colour (£40-50)
£40–£50
France, Orphée, 1899, a bronze medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray, head of Orpheus with lyre, rev. naked winged figure seated on tablet, holding quill and trumpet, violin and bow below, 68mm (PBE 261; CGMP p.100; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.18, 28; Coll. R. Marx 463; The Medal 44, p.41; cf. DNW 53, 1163). Good very fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £40
France, Club-Alpin Français, 1899, a bronze medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, naked female sat on rock, being greeted by two male mountain climbers, rev. tablet, un-named, 64mm (PBE 292; BDM I, 666; cf. BDW 18, 408); Le Ski, 1910, a bronze plaque by M.-A.-L. Coudray, two male skiers watch a female skier on the piste, rev. male skiers lining up to descend a mountain-side, 68 x 50mm (PBE 270; CGMP p.105; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.40, 51 obv.; cf. DNW 48, 966 obv.) [2]. Very fine (£50-70)
France, Jeanne d'Arc, Libératrice du Territoire, 1899, a bronze plaque by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, angel appearing with Joan, rev. legend, 67 x 41mm (PBE 313; CGMP p.174; BDM I, 666; cf. DNW 47, 869). Extremely fine, lightly patinated (£40-60)
France, Salut au Soleil, 1899, a bronze plaque by G. Dupré, old man and child kneeling at sea-side, eyes towards the rising sun on the horizon, rev. birds above landscape, 64 x 50mm (PBE 424; CGMP p. 169; Jones, Art of the Medal, 337; BDM I, 653; cf. DNW 49, 894); La Victoire, c. 1910, a bronze plaque by L. Cariat, Victory with arms raised, exergue engraved (Offert par L’Intransigeant), rev. hunting-horn and fern, 80 x 34mm (PBE 35; BDM VII, 152; CGMP p. 72; cf. DNW 58, 1532) [2]. First...
Hammer Price: £30
France, Hommage aux Graveurs, 1899, a bronze plaque by A.-E. Lechevrel, naked female engraving the names of medallists on a scroll, tree in background and a copy of Marx’ book Les Médailleurs Français in the foreground, rev. oak branch, 68 x 48mm (PBE 505; CGMP p.230; cf. Coll. R. Marx 339; BDM III, 360; cf. DNW 42, 1431). Very fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £120
France, François Dissard, 1899, a large bronze maquette by E.R. Ledevin, bust left, 140mm. Extremely fine and nicely patinated, very rare (£70-90)
France, La Marseillaise, c. 1900, a bronze award plaque by H. Dubois after F. Rude for Arthus-Bertrand, figures representing the Republic against the background of a brick wall, rev. tablet on palm and laurel spray, named (Lucien Delteil, 1933), 67 x 50mm (cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, p.41, 68; cf. DNW 49, 898). Some streaks on reverse, otherwise very fine; in original maroon fitted case of issue [base a little distressed] (£40-60)
France, Chambre Syndicale du Commerce en Gros des Vins & Spiriteux de Paris et de la Seine, c. 1900, a plated award medal by B.L. Hercule, head of Marianne left, rev. winged putti inscribing scroll, named (E. Caumet, 1946), 57mm. Almost extremely fine, toned (£40-60)
France, ASSOCIATION LéOPOLD BELLAN, c. 1900, a bronze award medal by C.P. Pillet, semi-draped female seated under tree, reading a book, rev. allegorical figure of Learning with student boy and girl, cartouche above named (Georgette Dars), 80mm (PBE 711; BDM –). About extremely fine; in original maroon fitted case (£30-50)
Hammer Price: £20
France, École de Cordonnerie de Paris, c. 1900, a plated bronze award medal, unsigned, classical robed female seated under tree, temple in background, rev. wreath and tablet, named (C. Bernardet), 51mm. Very fine, unusual beehive suspension loop; an unusual medal for the cordwaining trade (£40-60)
France, Enfant Nu, c. 1900, a bronze plaque, unsigned, naked infant standing with back to viewer, head turned to right, 136 x 54mm. Very fine and a charming study; mounted on a wooden base (£90-120)
Hammer Price: £140
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a uniface cast silver and gilt Art Nouveau medal by J. Loysel, crouching naked female inscribing banner, 55mm. Extremely fine and most attractive, very rare; in original maroon case of issue (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £600
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, winged Genius placing a torch in the hand of a dying woman, rev. view of the Petit and Grand Palais, Paris, laureated wreath in clouds above, 51 x 36mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; PBE 880; Coll. R. Marx 74-5; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.269, 30; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 179; BDM VI, 239; cf. DNW 54, 840); Le Vainqueur de Samothrace, 1920, a bronze plaque by E.-P. Blin, winged and robed headless statue, rev....
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, Exercices Physiques et Sports, a plated bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, winged Victory showering branches over city of Paris, rev. male athlete on a podium, robed, holding a branch, 60 x 42mm (PBE 970; BDM VI, 243; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 191; Gaz. Num. 1904, p.410, 102 and pl.viii; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 45; cf. DNW 51, 1149). Very fine, rare (£100-150)
Hammer Price: £150
France, Assemblée Générale des Actionnaires du Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée, 1901, a silver plaque by L.-O. Roty, naked winged Genius holding the hand of a female with flowers, two other females standing at right, rev. exterior of the new Gare de Lyon, Paris, 60 x 45mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.93; PBE –; Coll. R. Marx 77; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 180; BDM V, 239; Moyaux 181; cf. Swan 284; cf. DNW 54, 842). Good very fine (£30-40)
France, Les Sports, 1902, a bronze medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray, female Victory indicating the route to success for a young athlete, rev. bicycle and rifles in foreground, targets in distance, tablet in centre, 68mm (CGMP p.104; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.35, 30; cf. DNW 49, 899); Gymnastique, a plated bronze plaque by F. Rasumny for the 53e. Fête Fédérale de Gynmastique, Paris, 1931, male gymnast holding crossbar, Eiffel Tower behind, rev. arms, 60 x 45mm (cf. BDM V, 35); together with other...
France, Inauguration of the Bains d’Evian, 1902, a plated bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon [after C. Beylard], naked female seated on rock, right hand extended to gushing spring water, SOURCE CACHAT, rev. view of Evian, 64 x 44mm (PBE 975; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.50, 193; BDM VI, 240; Gaz. Num. 1904, p.417, 132; cf. DNW 64, 1353); La Grande Source de Vittel, c. 1928, a repoussé bronze plaque by F.P. Niclausse, naked female figure sat in clouds, overseeing a jug from which water flows over...
Hammer Price: £45
France, École Coloniale, 1903, the rev. of the medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray paired with a rev. by H. Dubois, robed figure of La France bringing succour and the benefits of progress to her overseas citizens, rev. wreath, offert par le président de la république…avril, mai 1947, 68mm (cf. CGMP p.100; cf. BDM VII, 194; cf. DW 24, 90). Drill hole in centre of reverse, otherwise very fine (£30-40)
France, Bucolique, 1904, a bronze plaque by P.-C. Lenoir, naked boy seated under tree playing a flute, sheep, goats and a dog around, rev. agricultural implements, engraved in field (4 Février 1944), 60 x 46mm, edge stamped metal d (PBE 543; CGMP pp.242-3; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.190, 5; BDM III, 393); Le Matin, c. 1930, a bronze medal by E. Fraisse, standing female figure holding quill and telegraph wires, rev. torch and wreath, LE MATIN on scroll, 50mm (cf. DNW 47, 898) [2]. First about...
France, Pêche à la Ligne, 1905, a bronze plaque by A. Borrel, naked female standing by river-bank with fishing-rod and net, rev. rods and fish on river-bank, man in boat and townscape in background, 64 x 47mm (CGMP p.57; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.32, 11). Extremely fine with virtually full original colour, most attractive, scarce (£50-70)
France, Au Village, La Couture, 1906, a bronze plaque by Blanche-Adèle Moria, young woman seated outside her house, sewing, rev. well and water barrels in foreground, houses behind, 63 x 44mm (PBE 608; CGMP p.265; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.43, 99; BDM IV, 149). Brilliant mint state, rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £100
France, La Victoire, 1908, a bronze award plaque by L.-J. Cariat, Victory with arms raised, rev. hunting-horn and fern, 80 x 34mm (PBE 35; BDM VII, 152; CGMP p. 72; cf. DNW 44, 1002). Very fine (£40-50)
France, 50th Anniversary of the Association Générale des Médecins de France, 1908, a bronze plaque by G.-H. Prud’homme, Æsculapius facing two females, one seated with scroll, rev. Genius with torch reclining on sarcophagus, 70 x 58mm (Storer 6681; BDM VIII, 147; cf. BDW 9, 692). Very fine, obverse better, patinated (£40-60)
France, La Musique, 1909, a bronze plaque by Geneviève Granger, standing female holding lyre by trees, rev. sun over a plain landscape, trees at sides, 67 x 43mm (CGMP p.194; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.113, 6 [labelled as La Poésie, 1901]; BDM VII, 391; cf. DNW 42, 1464). About very fine, scarce (£40-50)
France, Honoré Daumet, 1909, a plated cast plaque by D.P. Puech, bust right, 99 x 79mm (BDM VIII, 147). About very fine, very rare; with attachment for mounting on the back (£40-60)
France, Alberto Santos-Dumont, c. 1910, a cast silver-gilt repoussé portrait medal by C. George, bust left, 40mm, edge stamped 26 and hallmarked CL in lozenge (cf. BDW 5, 66). Extremely fine, rare (£80-100)
France, Les Chatons, c. 1910, a large base metal electrotype by F. Rasumny, two kittens in a basket suspended from a nail, 165mm (cf. DNW 33, 360). About extremely fine, a decorative piece (£70-90)
Hammer Price: £110
France, Au Bord de la Mer, c. 1910, a uniface bronze plaque by A.P. Schwab, elderly lady in Breton hat seated on rock by the sea, contemplating a monument, 120 x 95mm (BDM V, 410). About very fine, very rare (£70-90)
Hammer Price: £75
France, Les Travailleurs du Ferme, 1910, a bronze plaque by L. Lamer, triptych comprising farm workers in various poses, rev. shepherd and dog seated under tree, minding sheep, 80 x 49mm. Traces of paper label on reverse, otherwise very fine and lightly patinated, very rare (£60-80)
France, Frantz Blondel, 1910, a uniface cast and bronzed repoussé plaque by J. Larrive for the Association Provinciale des Architectes Français, bearded bust right, 196 x 144mm. Very fine and patinated, very rare (£70-90)
France, Pierre Delbet, 1910, a bronze plaque by P. Richer, bust left, rev. naked figures of Truth and Beauty holding hands, column behind, 68 x 49mm (cf. DNW 57, 1333). Very fine (£40-60)
France, Auvergnate, 1910, a bronze plaque by Ernesta Robert-Mérignac, Auvergne woman in regional head-dress, rev. bulls grazing in field, the hills of Cantals in background, 63 x 47mm (CGMP p.351; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.47, 131; BDM VIII, 54; cf. DNW 48, 709). Extremely fine with much original colour, attractive (£50-70)
France, Les Aïeules, 1911, a uniface bronze plaque by A.P. Schwab, three Breton women seated left, hands clasped in front of them, 118 x 93mm (BDM VIII, 196; cf. BDW 13, 173). About very fine, very rare (£70-90)
Hammer Price: £70
France, Georges Dieulafoy, 1911, a bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, bust left, rev. view of Nôtre Dame, medical symbols below, 70 x 50mm (PBE 989; Storer –; cf. DNW 57, 1332). Black patina, very fine (£40-60)
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