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The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

David Silich

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№ 264

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6 March 2024

Hammer Price:
£75

Massoulle, André Paul Arthur (French, 1851-1901); b. Épernay, and Desaide, Alphonse (French, 1850-1911); b. Paris

FRANCE, La Paix Educatrice [Educating Peace], 1898, a plated bronze award plaque by A.P.A. Massoulle for A. Desaide, seated figure of Peace with sword and shield, protecting a child who reads a book partly resting on her left knee, rev. standing cock and palm branch, tablet named (à J. Cavanna, Souvenir d’une longue collaboration, 1857-1905), edge stamped bronze and with foundry mark, 68 x 49mm, 89.66g (BDM III, 603; cf. Möller 80, 939; cf. DNW 35, 535). Very fine; in original named maroon case, stamped Desaide-Roquelay, Graveur Magdelaine, successeur, Quai de Orfèvres 59, Paris £30-£40

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

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