Special Collections

Sold on 3 April 1998

1 part

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A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 685

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3 April 1998

Hammer Price:
£190

Completion of the First Section of the Grand Canal d’Alsace, 1932, an octagonal Art Deco bronze medal by M. Renard for the Société Energie Electrique du Rhin, cross-section of the canal set against a construction backdrop, bird flying below, reverse symbolic male nude kneeling, clouds and power station at Kembs in background, named (Monsieur Alfred Margaine, Sous Sécrétaire d’Etat), 71mm. A powerful design, extremely fine and rare (£150-180)

Ex BDW 5 (159)