Auction Catalogue

6 July 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1569

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£50

France, Gabriel Fauré, 1948, a bronze medal by R. Lamourdedieu, bust right, rev. seated figure of Pénélope at her tapestry, 68mm (Niggl 625; CGMP p.1136; cf. DW 20, 452); Paul Dukas, 1950, a bronze medal by R. Lamourdedieu, bust left, rev. apprentice sorcerer, 68mm (Niggl 578; CGMP p.1136); Fernand Gregh, 1951, a bronze medal by J. Briquemont, bust right, rev. bust of Polymnie above a quill pen, 68mm (CGMP p.319); César Franck, 1951, a bronze medal by R. Lamourdedieu, bust almost facing, rev. two angels sounding trumpets, two children at left, 68mm (Niggl 654; CGMP p.1136; cf. DNW 35, 602) [4]. About very fine and better (£60-80)

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), composer; Paul Dukas (1865-1955), composer; Fernand Gregh (1873-1960), poet; César Auguste Franck (1822-90), composer