Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Gustave Charpentier, 1890, a uniface cast bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, bust left, 173 x 120mm (Niggl 466; BDM VI, 240-1). Extremely fine and very rare; one of the most important works by this artist (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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Plate X. Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956), operatic composer, most active in the opening years of the 20th century