Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Funeral of President Carnot, 1894, a bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, Carnot’s body lying in state, rev. funeral cortège, 80 x 57mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 70; PBE 860; CGMP p.358; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 175; BDM VI, 237-8; Jones, Art of the Medal, 323; Baxter 35; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 27; cf. DNW 70C, 2474). Extremely fine; in maroon gilt-blocked fitted case of issue (£50-70)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Art Medals from the Collection of Dr Stephen Martin.

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