Auction Catalogue

8 September 2000

Starting at 10:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. British and World Paper Money.

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 952

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8 September 2000

Hammer Price:
£35

France, Quatercentenary of the Erection of the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1933, an Art Deco bronze medal by P.-M. Poisson, standing figure of Paris on the prow of a vessel, reverse frontal elevation of the Hotel de Ville, 76mm. Minor surface marks in obverse field, very fine, reverse better, nicely patinated (£40-60)

The Hotel de Ville in Paris, designed by the architect Dominique de Cortone dit le Boccador, was completed in 1533