The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Colombophilie [Pigeon Racing], 1937, an Art Déco octagonal bronze award plaque by F.-P. Lasserre, girl left, holding a pigeon in her cupped hands, rev. three pigeons on tablet, foliage around, un-named, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 61 x 45mm, 87.63g (CGMP p.225; cf. iNumis MBS 32, 1500; cf. BSJ 1, 265). Good very fine £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Collin du Bocage Auction (Paris), 8 December 2015, lot 146