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Sold on 21 February 1996

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

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№ 487

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£15

Jean François Le Sueur, bronze medal by Peuvrier, 41mm (Niggl 1072; A.u.E. 167); André Grétry, bronze medal, 1814, by Gatteaux, 30mm (Niggl 750; A.u.E. 108) [2]. First extremely fine, second good very fine (£15-20)

Le Sueur, Jean François (1760–1837). French composer, born near Abbeville, died in Paris: Gréntry, André Erneste Modeste (1741-1813), French composer of opera.