Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1572

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25 June 2003

Hammer Price:
£45

France, Porte-Avions Arromanches, 1947, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, robed figure of Liberty above the artifical harbour of Arromanches, rev. aircraft-carrier, three aeroplanes in sky above, arms of Great Britain and France united by an anchor below, engraved in field (Coupe Martini-Ailes, 1950, 4e Prix), 59mm (CGMP p.881; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.57, 75). About extremely fine (£30-50)

Provenance:
DNW Auction 49, 21 March 2001, lot 1090 (part)