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Lot No 1533
France, Le Drapeau, 1917, a uniface cast bronze medal by P. Roche, flag above the date for Bastille Day, 66mm (BDM VIII, 166). Very fine, rare (£60-80)
Lot No 1534
France, Hommage a vous Genereuses et Puissantes Étoiles qui Brillez pour nous Atravers la Tempête, 1917, a uniface cast bronze medal by P. Roche, naked female figure raising her hand to the skies, two children clutching her, 48 stars above, 162mm (BDM VIII, 167; cf. DNW 33, 387). About extremely fine, very rare...
Lot No 1535
France, La Piave, 1918, a cast bronze medal by P. Roche, a pair of wings, rev. two dogs and a naked male boy, 48mm (BDM VIII, 167). Very fine, rare (£60-80)
Lot No 1536
France, Oceani America Liberatrix, 1918, a uniface cast bronze medal by P. Roche, naked mermaid to left, releasing chains, her head divides 13 stars, 81mm (BDM –; cf. BDW 13, 190). Very fine and very rare (£90-120)
Lot No 1537
France, St Mihiel, 1918, a uniface cast bronze medal by P. Roche, winged Victory indicating 13 American stars, 78mm (BDM –). Extremely fine, rare (£80-100)
Lot No 1538
France, Inauguration of the Dunlop Factory at Montluçon, 1922, a bronze medal by R. Baudichon, Mercury tapping for rubber, rev. John Dunlop and the Dunlop factory, 50mm (cf. DNW 64, 1366). Very fine (£20-30)
Lot No 1539
France, L’Étude, c. 1925, an Art Déco silver plaque by C. Charles, young woman, holding a globe, left arm resting on books, looking down with pensive expression, rev. wreath, named (Anciens Élèves de l’École Nationale, Victor Berard, 1939), 60 x 45mm (cf. DNW 44, 931). Very fine, toned; in original maroon...
Lot No 1540
France, Télégraphie, c. 1925, a bronze cliché by G. Contaux, naked female appearing from clouds above a partial globe, arms outstretched to radio equipment at sides, 70 x 41mm. Fine to very fine, rare; pierced at corners for suspension (£30-40)
Lot No 1541
France, Léda et le Cygne, 1925, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by A. Lavrillier, Léda with swan, 100 x 61mm (Classens 107; CGMP p.228; Jones, Art of the Medal, 418; The Medal 44, p.46; cf. DNW 48, 732). One of the classic Art Déco medallic images; two grazes on the left leg of Léda, otherwise very fine, rare...
Lot No 1542
France, Joueur de Flûte, 1925, a uniface Art Déco square bronze plaque by M. Renard, classical male head playing two flutes, back named (Anne Leygues à Pierre Meyer), 54mm (CGMP p.342; Classens 134; cf. DNW 48, 733). Light scuffing on the back, otherwise extremely fine and rare; in maroon fitted case...
Lot No 1543
France, Dieu Pan, 1925, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by P. Turin, head of Zeus Ammon left, rev. xylophone on branch with leaves, 50mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 139; cf. Arethuse 1926, p.77). Some rubbing to high point of Pan’s cheek, otherwise very fine, rare (£60-80)
Lot No 1544
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by P. Turin, semi-naked female sat on a cloud, dispensing roses from a basket, rev. legend, 60mm (Classens 128; cf. Baudey/Bricher 125; cf. DNW 64, 1367). One of the classic Art Déco...
Lot No 1545
France, Compagnie pour la Diffusion d’ÉlEctricité, c. 1927, an Art Déco bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann, facing female head with flame-like hair, rays behind, rev. female figure in cloak and long dress, rays from her outstretched hands pouring over the city of Paris, 64mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.54, 62; cf....
Lot No 1546
Medals Related to Aviation, France, First Aerial Crossing of the South Atlantic, 1927, a bronze medal by Anie Mouroux, conjoined busts of Joseph Le Brix and Dieudonné Costes, rev. Breguet biplane above a map of the globe showing the route from Paris to Tokyo, 68mm (CGMP p.284; cf. DNW 35, 570). Rim nicks and some...
Lot No 1547
France, Cinéma, 1928, an Art Déco bronze award medal by M. Delannoy, Venus rising in triumph from the light emitted by a film projector, images behind, rev. the interior of a cinema, screen in centre, un-named, 68mm (CGMP p.138; Classens 119; Jones, Art of the Medal, 425; cf. DNW 47, 924). Good very fine...
Lot No 1548
France, Conseils de l’Amour, 1928, a uniface bronze Art Déco medal by M. Delannoy, young woman listening to suggestions whispered into her ear by Cupid, 49mm (CGMP p.136; cf. DNW 64, 1373). Very fine (£30-40)
Lot No 1549
France, Le Feu, 1928, a uniface hexagonal bronze plaque by H. Dropsy for Canale, blacksmith at his anvil, fire behind, 60 x 52mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, 71; cf. DNW 66, 1417). About extremely fine, rare (£70-90)
Lot No 1550
France, Union Syndicale de l’Industrie du Gaz en France, 1928, a silver members’ medal by H. Dropsy, male Faune starts a fire under a tree, rev. gasometer, named (M. F. Hardy), 54mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, 75; cf. DNW 35, 572). Very fine (£30-50)
Lot No 1551
France, War Memorial Erected, Nice, 1928, an Art Déco bronze medal by A. Lavrillier after A. Janniot, warrior clasping sword, head of wild boar behind, rev. the memorial, 72mm (Classens 104; V&A Exh. Cat. 1998, 53; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 145; cf. DNW 70C, 2690). Good very fine and a powerful rendition...
Lot No 1552
France, Syndicat Général de la Construction Electrique, c. 1930, a bronze medal by R. Pelletier, semi-naked figure representing Electricity seated on globe, rev. workers with turbines, named (M. Raoul Loury), 68mm (cf. DNW 53, 1201). About extremely fine (£30-40)
Lot No 1553
Medals Related to Aviation, France, First French Aerial Crossing of the North Atlantic from East to West, 1930, a bronze medal by Anie Mouroux, conjoined busts of Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte left, rev. Breguet biplane Le Point d’Interrogation rising over an aerial view of Paris, view of the Manhattan...
Lot No 1554
France, Quatercentenary of the Founding of the Collège de France, 1930, an Art Déco bronze medal by P. Turin, female head with torch, SCIENTIA, rev. monument to Guillaume Budé, 68mm (CGMP p.378; cf. DNW 38, 825; cf. Simmons FPL 9, 280). Good very fine (£80-100)
Lot No 1555
France, Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a bronze medal by E.-P. Blin for Teteger, conjoined busts of three French Colonial figures, rev. two elephants vis-à-vis, elevation of the Expo pavilion above, 68mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.50, 44; cf. DNW 50, 1313). Good very fine, light patina (£40-60)
Lot No 1556
Medals Related to Aviation, France, Aviation, 1931, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by R. Delamarre, naked female with flock of birds in flight, 72 x 52mm (CGMP p.127; cf. DNW 56, 819). About extremely fine (£90-120)
Lot No 1557
France, Fumeuse, 1931, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by P.-C. Lenoir, semi-naked female reclining on sofa, cigarette between fingers, exhaling smoke, 74 x 52mm (CGMP p.243; cf. DNW 42, 1509). Virtually as struck, rare (£120-150)
Lot No 1558
France, Danseur au Tambourin, 1931, a uniface square Art Déco bronze plaque by M. Renard, Faune kneeling, balancing tambourine against her left leg, 53mm (CGMP p.342). Bright appearance, about extremely fine and very rare (£90-120)
Lot No 1559
France, La Parure, or Femme au Collier, 1931, a uniface square Art Déco bronze plaque by M. Renard, naked female on one knee, in the act of placing a cloak around herself, 53mm (CGMP p.341; Classens 135; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.58, 113; The Medal 44, p.51; cf. DNW 48, 760). A most attractive image, about very fine and...
Lot No 1560
France, Completion of the First Section of the Grand Canal d’Alsace, 1932, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by M. Renard for the Société Energie Electrique du Rhin, cross-section of the canal set against a construction backdrop, bird flying below, rev. symbolic male nude kneeling, clouds and power station...
Lot No 1561
France, Saint Georges, 1934, an octagonal bronze award plaque by E.-P. Blin, St George on horseback spearing dragon, rev. tablet on shield with fleur-de-lis, un-named, 53mm (CGMP p.46; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.29, 46; cf. DNW 66, 1549); Saint Michel, 1936, an octagonal bronze award plaque by P. Turin, un-named, 55mm (CGMP...
Lot No 1562
France, Minerve Pensive, 1934, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by L. Muller, standing figure of Minerva leaning on upturned spear, back impressed (Hommage de Rome-Athènes 1951), 76 x 42mm (Muller Hommage 1958, no.5; CGMP p.287; cf. DNW 66, 1550). Very fine (£30-40)
Lot No 1563
France, Fame, c. 1935, an Art Deco bronze award medal by M. Delannoy, head of Fame left, blowing trumpet, rev. wreath, un-named, 50mm (cf. DNW 45, 862). Very fine (£30-40)
Lot No 1564
France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, an Art Déco bronze medal by J. Vernon, sea-goddess freeing sea-horse, rev. liner under steam, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. DNW 66, 1555). Very fine (£60-80)
Lot No 1565
France, Athena, 1936, an Art Déco bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann for Arthus-Bertrand, adapted for the 6th arrondissement of Paris, helmeted bust left, rev. Pegasos right, names of civic officials around, 80mm. Extremely fine, obverse attractively patinated, rare (£80-100)
Lot No 1566
France, Au Soldat Inconnu, 1936, a uniface Art Déco bronze plaque by A. Lavrillier, Victory supporting the helmeted head of a dead soldier, 72 x 53mm (CGMP p.226; cf. DW 24, 283). A powerful image, extremely fine and attractively patinated, scarce (£150-200)
Lot No 1567
France, La Loire, 1936, an Art Déco bronze medal by M. Renard, naked water nymph standing in front of boat laden with flowers and fruit, rev. shields of the provinces traversed by the Loire, named (à Ernest Houlard, pour son dévouement à la Touraine à Paris, 3-5-53), 59mm (CGMP p.338; cf. BDW 13, 362). Very...
Lot No 1568
France, Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, an Art Déco bronze award medal by P.-M. Dammann, Paris with four allegorical figures, rev. ship of Paris, named (Mr J. Rebiffé), 77mm (CGMP p.115; cf. DNW 64, 1404). Extremely fine; in official maroon case of issue (£60-80)
Lot No 1569
France, Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, an octagonal aluminium plaque by P.-A. Morlon, elevation of the Aluminium pavilion, rev. molten aluminium being poured from a bucket, AVIONS, AUTOS, CYCLES, etc. around, 60mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.57, 299; cf. BDW 64, 1406). Virtually as struck...
Lot No 1570
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, a bronze medal by H. Navarre, after H. Favier, for Canale on behalf of Philips of Eindhoven, legend around Philips logo, rev. fountains of light incorporating radio masts, 55mm (cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 189; cf. DNW 48, 869). Extremely fine,...
Lot No 1571
France, Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, an Art Déco bronze medal by P. Turin, classical head and standing figures, rev. caduceus of Mercury divides two torches of progress, 68mm (CGMP p.382; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.50, 386; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 188; cf. DNW 66, 1559). Extremely fine...
Lot No 1572
France, Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, a yellow-brass Art Déco box medal, unsigned, aerial view of the Expo pavilion, rev. gate of the Place de l’Alma, containing a complete set of 10 black-and-white photographic roundels, 58mm (cf. DNW 66, 1560). Medal about extremely fine,...
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