Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, plated bronze award plaques by L.-O. Roty for the Comité Français (2), robed figure of France with winged figure of Genius on quay-side, revs. wreath and tablet, named (Comte d’Ollone; Henry Rabourdin), both 53 x 50mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; PBE 856; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.48, 168; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 28; BDM V, 235) [2]. First almost extremely fine and in maroon fitted case of issue, second about very fine (£60-80)

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

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