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France, Quatercentenary of the Birth of Pierre de Ronsard, 1924, a bronze medal by P.-V. Dautel, bust right, reverse semi-naked figure of Apollo attended by several allegorical figures, 63mm (CGMP p.120; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.54, 44; cf. DW 24, 197). Extremely fine, attractive even patina, rare (£30-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Art Medals formed by Christian Christensen.

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Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85), one of the greatest poets of the French Renaissance