The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

BELGIUM, Sainte Gudule, 1931, a bronze medal by J. Jourdain for Fisch on behalf of Les Amis de la médaille d’art, robed female bust right, lantern behind, rev. Gudule at prayer in front of the body of Christ, winged figure behind spearing a manticore on the ground, edge impressed fisch & cie, 70mm, 119.38g (cf. Möller 78, 1302). Extremely fine £30-£40

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

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bt Simmons, June 2014

Saint Gudule (†712) is the patron saint of Brussels.