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

ALGERIA, Exposition Générale, Oran, 1930, a bronze plaque by G. Salgé for Arthus-Bertrand, aerial view of the city and port, colonnades at sides, rev. central water fountain flanked by artisans and implements of industry and agriculture, edge impressed bronze and with foundry mark of Arthus-Bertrand, 68 x 50mm, 96.39g (Ruedas p.459, 302; cf. MDC 11, 454; cf. DNW 37, 1181). Very fine £90-£120

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

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The exposition, staged ostensibly to mark the centenary of French control over Algeria, opened on 3 March and closed on 30 May 1930.