The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE/CANADA, Grand Nord à la Saint Jean d’Été [Far North at Midsummer], 1973, an openwork bronze medal by J.-J. Morvan for the Club français de la Médaille, water clearing large areas of partially drifted snow and accumulating in small ponds glistening in the sun, edge impressed br 1973 no 4/40 and cornucopia, 114mm, 573.57g (CGMP p.1354). Extremely fine, green patina £40-£50

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

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bt Simmons, July 2011

Edition of 40. The subject matter on the medal was inspired by melting snow in the far north of Canada.