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20 June 2001
Austria, Universal Exhibition, Vienna, 1873, a bronze award medal, unsigned, for the French Ministère de l’Agriculture et du Commerce, seated robed female figure holding wreath, rev. legend, un-named, 51mm. Extremely fine, patinated (£20-30)
Hammer Price: £15
Austria, In Labore Quies, c.1910, a uniface bronze award plaque by H. Kautsch, female seated at desk, holding a quill pen, books on shelf behind, named (L’Association Philotchnique à Alexis Guignard), 85 x 63mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.6, 32; cf. DNW 40, 766). Very fine, scarce (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £65
Belgium, Femme et Arche, c.1910, a uniface bronze plaque by P. Theunis, semi-naked kneeling female holding branches of oak by a portico, 77 x 63mm. Fine and patinated, rare (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £20
Belgium, La Flandre, 1938, a bronze medal by A. de Jaeger for Arthus-Bertrand, female seated facing, holding shield and offering symbolic protection for buildings and ships, field heavily decorated with fauna, rev. legend encircled by 12 shields, 90mm (Gailhouste 190; cf. DNW 44, 932). Extremely fine and attractively patinated, very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £50
Denmark, Exposition Française d’Art Decoratif, Copenhagen, 1909, a plated bronze plaque by S.-E. Vernier for the Comité Français, coronetted bust of Queen Louise of Denmark right, rev. arms of France and Denmark, 65 x 47mm (PBE 947; BDM VI, 234; cf. BDW 38, 697). Brightly polished, very fine (£40-50)
Hammer Price: £35
France, Le Jeune Boverie, 1844, a uniface cast bronze medal signed Luignon, for the Conservatoire Royale de Musique, bust right, foundry mark c below truncation, 200mm (BDM –). High relief in the style of David d’Angers, very fine and very rare; mounted on green velvet backing, with hook for suspension (£120-150)
£120–£150
France, Massacres in Galicia, 1846, a cast bronze medal by D. d’Angers, chained figure of Liberty standing beneath gallows, rev. torch and sword divided by legend in 11 lines, 73mm (Paris Exh. Cat. 1966, –; BDM –; cf. DNW 42, 1393). Minor rim bruising, otherwise very fine and patinated, rare; pierced for suspension (£100-150)
£100–£150
France, Tête d’une Femme, c.1850, an oval uniface cast bronze portrait plaque by E. Tardieu, bust left, hair coiffed into a bun, wearing ear-rings, oak leaves below, 222 x 160mm (BDM –). Extremely fine with wonderful chocolate patina, very rare and a most attractive museum quality piece (£250-350)
£250–£350
France, Communications Aériennes, Paris, 1871, a silver award medal by C.-J. M. Degeorge for the Ministère de la Guerre, female figure seated on the side of a cannon, a carrier-pigeon flying into her arms, dirigible in air behind, rev. pigeon basket, un-named, 62mm (cf. CGMP p.122; BDM I, 544; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.19, 48; Malpas 94; cf. DNW 46, 760). Obverse very fine and toned, reverse fine, rare in silver (£40-60)
France, Sarah Bernhardt, 1876, a large uniface cast bronze model for a medal by H. Ziwnt, bust left, back engraved ‘modèle’, 140mm (BDM VI, 731). High relief, bold, expressive style, fine to very fine, extremely rare; among the earliest of the medallic images of Bernhardt (£150-250)
Hammer Price: £370
France, Courage, Patrié, Moralité, c.1880, a large cast bronze maquette by A. Dubois [after H. Chapu] for Barbedienne, female figure places a wreath at the top of a stepped memorial, 254mm (cf. DNW 46, 763). Very fine, scarce; with clip and ring for suspension (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £70
France, Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul, c.1880, a bronze award medal by C. Trotin, bust left, rev. wreath, centre engraved (1889), 51mm (BDM –). Extremely fine and practically as struck, nicely patinated, rare; in original maroon fitted case (£30-40)
£30–£40
France, Minerve, 1880, a uniface striking in nickel or German silver of the medal by J.-C. Chaplain, Minerva seated with wreath and palm, cherubs at sides, 68mm (CGMP p.78; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 30; BDM I, 404; cf. DNW 44, 886). Minor spotting, very fine (£25-35)
Hammer Price: £30
France, Art Appliqué à l’Industrie, 1884, a plated bronze award plaque by L.-O. Roty for the Société d’Encouragement à l’Art et à l’Industrie, helmeted head of La Republique left, rev. Vulcan showing his work to Minerva, named (Adrien Leroy, École Natle. des Arts Décoratifs, 1906), 59 x 42mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.88; Coll. R. Marx 9 and 69; cf. CGMP p.360 for types; cf. BDM V, 230; Gaz. Num. 1897, p.133, 8 variety; cf. DNW 47, 844). Good very fine (£30-40)
France, Assistance Publique, 1888, a bronze award medal by L.-O. Roty, female figure of Charity greeting a mother, daughter and baby, rev. legend above tablet on wreath, named (Docteur Obissier), 68mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.88; PBE –; Coll. R. Marx 20; BDM V, 230). Slight staining by feet of figures, otherwise good very fine, rare (£40-50)
France, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889, a bronze medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, bust of Marianne right, rev. seated female crowning a seated artisan, naked Genie at left, view of the Eiffel Tower at right, 63mm (PBE –; Coll. R. Marx 307; BDM I, 664). Extremely fine; in original gilt-blocked leather pouch [seams distressed] (£30-50)
France, 70th Birthday of Charles Hermite, 1892, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, bust right, rev. legend in 15 lines, palm branch to left, 99mm (PBE 56; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 31; BDM I, 403; cf. DNW 45, 729). About extremely fine, patinated; in red fitted case of issue (£50-70)
France, La Gloire, 1893, a gilt-bronze award plaque by F. Rasumny for Duseaux, robed female standing by a tree, holding wreath and branch, engraved (Société Anonyme Maison des 100000 Chemises, Paris), rev. tablet on branches of oak and palm, engraved (Souvenir de 30 Années de Travail dans la Fabrique de Chateauroux) and named (Me. Marie Rousselet, 1898-1928), 82 x 62mm (BDM V, 33). About extremely fine, scarce (£40-60)
France, Joseph Bertrand, 1894, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, bust left, rev. legend in 13 lines, oak wreath at left, 68mm (PBE 61; BDM I, 403). About extremely fine, patinated, rare; in original maroon fitted case of issue (£50-70)
Hammer Price: £95
France, Université de Paris, 1895, a silver medal by J.-C. Chaplain, female seated on throne, holding a book, attended by two standing students, rev. ship of Paris, FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITVR, 68mm (PBE –; CGMP p.78; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 34; cf. DNW 46, 776 and 49, 887). Good very fine, rare in silver (£70-90)
£70–£90
France, Exposition des Artistes Français & Russes, 1895, a plated bronze award plaque by F. Rasumny, conjoined busts of Marianne and Russie left, rev. legend above conjoined shields, tablet below, un-named, 51 x 45mm (BDM V, 34). Very fine and very rare (£50-70)
£50–£70
France, Death of Paul Verlaine, 1896, a large uniface cast bronze medal by J.-P. Legastelois, bust right, 135mm (PBE –; BDM –). About very fine, very rare; with tiny piercing at top for suspension (£50-70)
France, Léon Say, 1896, a plated bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, half-length portrait right, rev. winged female congratulating a robed student, 60mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.93; PBE –; Coll. R. Marx –; BDM VIII, 175; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.270, 54). Very fine, reverse better, toned, very rare (£60-80)
Hammer Price: £75
France, Centenary of the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, 1898, a plated bronze award plaque by H.A.J. Patey, female figure representing Technique showing the implements of industry to pupils and teachers, rev. tablet above view of the Conservatoire, named (Travaux Pratiques 1925-1926, A. Coinchot), 68 x 48mm (PBE 664; CGMP p.299 for obv.; BDM IV, 427; cf. DNW 38, 731 for obv.). Extremely fine, scarce (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £85
France, Orphée, 1899, a uniface bronze medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray, head of Orpheus with lyre, 115mm (PBE 261; CGMP p.100; Classens 40; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.18, 28; Coll. R. Marx 463; cf. DNW 48, 694). About extremely fine, light patina, very rare in this, the largest size (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £170
France, Orphée, 1899, a bronze award medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray, similar, rev. naked winged figure seated on tablet, holding quill and trumpet, violin and bow below, named (Ville d’Agen), 68mm (PBE 261; CGMP p.100; Classens 40; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.18, 28; Coll. R. Marx 463; cf. DNW 45, 738). About extremely fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £40
France, Chien, c.1900, a bronze plaque by L.-J.-H. Cariat, red setter standing left, rev. wreath of pine and oak, tablet engraved (Société Canine de Poitou), 44 x 31mm. Very fine, a charming little plaque (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £25
France, Duval-Janvier, c.1900, an octagonal Art Nouveau bronze plaque by A.-L.-M. Charpentier, male figure working a coining press, rev. RÉDUCTION ET FRAPPE DE MÉDAILLES, reduced vignettes of the obverse design, 60 x 52mm (PBE 152; BDM VII, 177; Jones, Art of the Medal, 345; cf. DNW 49, 895). About extremely fine; in octagonal fitted brown and buff case of issue (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £80
France, Muse avec Couronne, c.1900, a bronze award plaque by H. Kautsch for Arthus-Bertrand, robed female standing right, holding wreath, rev. olive branch above tablet, un-named, 55 x 35mm (BDM VII, 497; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.5, 15; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.159, 23; cf. DNW 47, 876). Charming style, about extremely fine (£30-40)
France, Femme Assise au Bord de la Rivière, c.1900, a cast copper-washed lead maquette for the reverse of a medal, unsigned, semi-nude female seated left, holding an olive branch and shield, her feet in reeds by a river at left, 263mm. Very fine, rare (£60-80)
£60–£80
France, Les Génies et le Chien, c.1900, a uniface lead electrotype plaque, unsigned, seated dog in front of a group of naked boys, holding hands and dancing, 106 x 86mm. About very fine, rare (£50-70)
France, Institut de France, c.1900, a silver award medal, unsigned, bust of Minerva right, rev. wreath, named (Denys Puech, 1905), 32mm. Good very fine, grey tone, an interesting association piece; in red fitted case (£30-40)
France, Tête d’un Homme, c.1900, a large uniface cast bronze portrait medal, unsigned, bust left, 220mm. Bold style, about extremely fine and patinated (£70-100)
France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a silver medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, robed female symbolising History inscribing the date on a tablet held by a naked boy, rev. monnaie de paris, winged Genius brandishing torch and leaning on a coining press, 50mm (PBE 317; CGMP pp.172-3; BDM I, 666; Coll. R. Marx 310; cf. BDW 5, 5). Very fine, grey tone, rare in silver (£60-80)
France, Banquet des Maires, 1900, a bronze award plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, emblematic figures of Paris and the Republic raise their glasses to the crowd of civic figures below, rev. fasces and flag, named (J.-B. Sebillon-Millet, Champlitte), 63 x 46mm (PBE 971; CGMP p.394; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.50, 192; BDM VI, 243; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 48; cf. BDW 9, 675). Very fine; in original maroon card box of issue (£30-40)
France, La Peinture, 1901, an Art Nouveau bronze plaque by M. Charpentier-Mio, youth painting, rev. wreath, un-named, 52 x 40mm (PBE 154; CGMP p.86; BDM VII, 177; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 58; cf. DNW 48, 696). Good very fine, patinated (£40-60)
France, Inauguration of the Bains d’Evian, 1902, a plated bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon [after C. Beylard], naked female seated on rock, right hand extended to gushing spring water, SOURCE CACHAT, rev. view of Evian, 64 x 44mm (PBE 975; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.50, 193; BDM VI, 240; Gaz. Num. 1904, p.417, 132; cf. DNW 40, 756). Charming style, about extremely fine and toned, attractive; in original fitted maroon wallet by Brezina, Paris, inscribed ‘À M le Docteur Malphettes’ (£40-60)
France, Angelots Jardiniers, 1903, a gilt-bronze award medal by A. Dubois, three naked cupids in the act of gardening, rev. société tourangelle d’horticulture, un-named, 50mm (PBE 385; BDM I, 632). Obverse extremely fine, reverse nearly so (£30-50)
France, Agriculture, or Travaux des Champs, 1904, a bronze plaque by M.-A.-L. Coudray, peasant driving bullocks pulling a plough, being urged on by a boy, setting sun in background, rev. farmworker with scythe in a field of wheat, 100 x 62mm (PBE 280; CGMP p.103; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.18, 33; cf. DNW 40, 759). Good very fine, patinated (£40-60)
France, Paris, c.1905, a uniface bronze artist’s trial for a plaque, signed D.C., female standing at the river-side under a tree, leaning on book, view of Notre Dame at left, back stamped 50 04, 70 x 57mm. Usual scratching on back associated with such trials, otherwise good very fine, patinated, rare (£70-90)
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