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France, Bicentenary of the Publication of Grandeur et Décadence des Romains, 1934, a bronze medal by R. Bénard, bust of Charles, second Baron de Montesquieu left, after J. Dassier, reverse the Coliseum, Arc de Triomphe and the Forum above an elevation of the Château de la Brède, 68mm (CGMP p.40; cf. BDW 9, 766). Extremely fine with attractive light patina, rare (£50-60)

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

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Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de la Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755), French political philosopher, historian and jurist