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Universal Exposition, Ghent, 1913, a gilt-bronze award plaque by G. Devreese, allegorical figures greeting Queen, reverse seated and kneeling figures in pavilion, named (V. Hoüet, Clichy), 71 x 69mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.14, 38; BDM VII, 221; cf. BDW 5, 74). Detailed work, extremely fine; in original maroon fitted case by Fonson (£25-35)
Hammer Price: £45
German violation of Belgian Neutrality, 1914 (struck 1920), bronze medal by Mauquoy, 69mm (Acquisitions of Medals, BM 92; Hull Grundy suppl. 11). Extremely fine (£20-30)
Hammer Price: £15
King Albert, a very large uniface bronze portrait plaque, undated, signed in monogram G V ? (Georges Verbank), 190mm x 180mm. About extremely fine (£40-60)
Hammer Price: £30
Destruction of Reims Cathedral, silvered bronze uniface plaquette, by Cedarlund, 80 x 55mm; and a similar smaller bronze plaquette [2]. Extremely fine, first with dark, somewhat dull tone (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £50
Dog Show Awards (3), by Charlotte Bertrand, in bronze, un-awarded, all different, 50mm. Slightly mishandled, about extremely fine (£30-35)
Medals Related to the Olympic Games, Belgium, Olympic Games, Antwerp, 1920, a bronze Participants’ medal by P. Theunis, standing female figure greets three male athletes, reverse male athlete driving a biga right, 60mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.19, 114; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 113; cf. P.J. Downie, 19.iii.97, lot 2). Fine, rare (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £110
Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930, an octagonal bronze medal by J. Dupon, Neptune watching African boy playing a trumpet-horn, aeroplane above and ship in background, reverse naked female riding side-saddle on a horse, port behind, 80mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 64; cf. BDW 18, 532; cf. DW 24, 242). Extremely fine, nicely patinated (£25-35)
Hammer Price: £20
50th Anniversary of the Union Internationale de Tramways de Chemins de Fer d’Interet Local et de Transports Publics Automobiles, 1935, a bronze medal by F. Huygelen for Fonson, three robed female figures, hands clasped, encircling a globe, reverse wheels, wings and bolts of lightning, symbols of electrified and mechanical public transport, 81mm. Extremely fine, rare (£40-60)
Centenary of Grenadiers, 1937, bronze medal by Devreese, 70mm.,extremely fine; Belgian Resistance, 1940-1946, bronze medal by Dolf Lidel, 70mmgood very fine, cleaning, unusual style (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £25
A collection of Prize Medals, all for best Cow, in bronze, bronze silvered and gilt, mostly of similar design and 45mm dia. Generally extremely fine (£120-150)
£120–£150
World War One, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria and Wilhelm II, German bronze portrait medal, undated, by M. & W. St., 55mm. Extremely fine (£20-25)
World War one, Ferdinand I, German matt finish silver medal, 1915, by Hörnlein for Lauer, on entry of Bulgaria into World War One, 33mm. Good extremely fine (£20-25)
World War One, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria and Wilhelm II, 1916, an unusual German bronze medal, by Löewental, busts face to face, nisch reverse figure wearing winged cap blowing horn, standing on wild boar, Sphinx and pyramid behind to right, mosque behind to left, 92mm. Extremely fine (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £75
Aero, 1930, a uniface bronze plaque by O. Suec for Pichl, formation flight of five aeroplanes over a map of Czechoslovakia, single aeroplane in building below, 81 x 57mm. Extremely fine; in original blue fitted case (£35-45)
Hammer Price: £100
Czechoslovakia, Death of TomÁs Masaryk, 1937, a cast lead medal by H. Frei, bust right, reverse TAG DER VÖLKERVERSTÄNDIGUNG, 101mm. Fine, rare (£30-40)
£30–£40
France, Exposition Française d’Art Decoratif, Copenhagen, 1909, a bronze plaque by S.-E. Vernier for the Comité Français, coronetted bust of Queen Louise of Denmark right, reverse arms of France and Denmark, 65 x 47mm (PBE 947; BDM VI, 234). Extremely fine and very rare (£50-70)
£50–£70
Exposition Française, Cairo, 1929, a bronze medal by A. Maillard, bust of Georges Philippar left, reverse view of temples and mosque in Cairo, 68mm (cf. BDW 18, 533 and DW 24, 232). Extremely fine; in red fitted case of issue (£40-50)
Hammer Price: £60
Finland, Finland, Independence Proclaimed, 1917, a bronze medal by Prof. E. Wikström, crowned arms of the Republic, stout oak tree behind, reverse robed female figure of Victory standing with lion, 72mm (cf. DW 24, 155). Extremely fine, lightly patinated (£30-40)
A. de Forbin, 1830, a uniface cast bronze medal by D. d’Angers, bust left, 122mm (BDM –; Paris Exh. Cat. 1966 –; CGMP –). Very fine, rare (£80-100)
Hammer Price: £120
Inauguration of the Église Saint-Pierre de Montrouge, Paris, 1870, a yellow-bronze medal by C.-J.-M. Degeorge, cherubs supporting a scroll bearing the architect’s plan, reverse interior of the Church, 75mm (PBE 343; Coll. R. Marx 398; BDM I, 543). Extremely fine (£30-40)
France, Empress Eugene, consort of Napolean III, Bois Durci portrait, 113 mm, bust right. Extremely fine (£80-100)
£80–£100
Siege of Paris, 1871, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, standing figure of Paris, cannon at feet, indicating to a balloon in the sky, reverse EMPLOI DES AÉROSTATS POUR LA DÉFENSE DE PARIS within wreath, 76mm (PBE 45; Coll. R. Marx 181; BDM I, 402). Very fine (£50-60)
Hammer Price: £70
France, Death of Auguste Barye, 1876, a bronze medal by H.A.J. Patey, bust three-quarters left, reverse lion subduing serpent, 68mm (PBE 659; CGMP p.299; Coll. R. Marx 407; BDM IV, 423; cf. Kjellberg, p.66; cf. BDW 18, 391). Very fine or better, scarce (£60-80)
£60–£80
J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, 1876, a uniface cast bronze portrait medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, cast by Thiebaut & Fils, bust left, 122mm (cf. PBE 293; BDM I, 663; cf. Kjellberg p.676; Gaz. Num. 1898, p.27, 83). Extremely fine with chocolate patina, attractive and very rare (£100-130)
Hammer Price: £130
Exposition Universelle International, Paris, 1878, a light bronze medal by E.-A. Oudiné, standing figures in front of the Expo entrance, reverse two cherubs holding a plan of the Expo on a scroll, 86mm (PBE 646; BDM IV, 350; cf. DNW 37, 1219; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 5). Good very fine; in maroon fitted ‘Services Rendus’ case of issue by Martin-Besson, Paris, inside of lid named (Monsieur Joseph Fau, Membre de la Commission des Sciences Historiques) (£40-50)
Hammer Price: £55
Universal Exposition 1878, vulcanite medal, 48mm, exterior view of exhibition buildings, reverse two naked female figures proclaim Peace. Extremely fine, scarce (£20-40)
Réédification de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris, 1882, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, seated female figure of Paris indicating the rebuilt building, reverse arms of Paris, laurel branches below, 76mm (PBE 50; Coll. R. Marx 197; BDM I, 402). Extremely fine, nicely patinated, scarce (£40-50)
Fauvette, Chienne d’Arret, 1883, a uniface bronze plaque by V. Peter, bloodhound left, 91 x 52mm (ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.231, no.12; BDM IV, 462; cf. DNW 30, 704). Extremely fine, rare ( (£40-60)
Art Appliqué à l’Industrie, 1884, a light bronze award medal by L.-O. Roty for the Ministère de l’Instruction Publique et des Beaux-Arts, Vulcan showing his work to Minerva, reverse tablet on a large palm with branches at sides, un-named, 80mm (Coll. R. Marx 7; CGMP p.360; BDM V, 230). Very fine (£40-60)
R. Waldeck-Rousseau, 1884, a plated bronze electrotype plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, bust right, reverse robed female representing Justice with scroll, two blacksmiths shake hands at right, 99 x 70mm (PBE 955; BDM VI, 241). Minor rim knocks on reverse, otherwise very fine, rare (£60-80)
France, Enseignement Secondaire des Jeunes Filles, 1886, a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, seated figure of La France instructing a girl pupil, reverse basket containing books and needlework, 68mm (Coll. R. Marx 6; CGMP p.359; BDM V, 230; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.47, 160; cf. BDW 13, 738). Extremely fine (£35-45)
The French Youth to Michel Chevreul on his 100th Birthday, 1886, a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, bust right with wavy hair, reverse female student with seated figure of Chevreul, 69mm (Coll. R. Marx 14; PBE 840; CGMP p.359; BDM V, 231; Baxter 32; cf. BDW 13, 748 and 18, 395). Extremely fine (£30-40)
Memorial to the Pupils of the École des Beaux-Arts Killed in the Franco-Prussian War, 1887, a bronze medal by C.-J.-M. Degeorge, female figure placing a wreath of palm on the body of a slain martyr, reverse monument, 81mm (PBE 341; CGMP p.122; Coll. R. Marx 397; BDM I, 543; cf. DW 24, 436). Small obverse rim nick, otherwise extremely fine, an attractive example (£40-50)
France, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, 1888, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated figure of La France holding torch, being presented with a bag of money by a robed figure, reverse legend commemorating the opening of the Canal in 1869, 42mm (Coll. R. Marx 21; PBE –; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.25, 147; BDM V, 230; cf. DNW 34, 506). Very fine (£30-40)
Hammer Price: £35
France, Eiffel Tower, 1889, souvenir award medals by C. Trotin for the Usine Metallurgique Parisienne (2), in silver and bronze, view of the Tower, reverse legend, 2me Étage (silver), 1er Étage (bronze), both un-named, 42mm (PBE 921) [2]. Silver extremely fine, bronze very fine; both in fitted cases of issue (£20-30)
£20–£30
The Inhabitants of Chantilly to the Duc d’Aumale, 1889, a bronze medal by H.A.J. Patey, standing female figure with wreaths being cheered by a group of spectators to left, view of Chantilly to right, reverse figure of Spes sat on a rock, 103mm (PBE –; BDM IV, 424 [dated to 1890]; Maz. p.11, 15). Very fine, reverse better, very rare; in red fitted case of issue (lid with one hinge detached) (£90-120)
Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, Établissement Bergougnan, Clermont Ferrand, c.1890, a bronze award plaque, unsigned, standing warrior in winged helmet, carrying sword and shield, reverse view of the Bergougnan factories, un-named, 61 x 47mm. Very fine, rare; in dark maroon fitted case (£30-40)
France, Les Armes de France, c.1890, a uniface bronze plaque by J. Desbois for Hébrard, rear view of naked female clasping a palm tree, arms at feet, 66 x 44mm (PBE 358; cf. DNW 30, 707). Charming style, about extremely fine and lightly patinated, very rare (£80-120)
Horticulture, 1892, a bronze plaque by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, female figure teaching another to prune a plant in a flower-pot, reverse naked young girl sat under tree, making a posy, 62 x 48mm (PBE 304; Coll. R. Marx 306; CGMP p.175; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.41, 72; BDM I, 664). Very fine and a charming reverse (£35-45)
Hammer Price: £40
France, 70th Birthday of Charles Hermite, 1892, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, bust right, reverse legend in 13 lines, palm branch to left, 99mm (PBE 56; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 31; Gaz. Num. 1897, p.22; BDM I, 403). Very fine, rare; in red fitted case of issue, one hinge to lid detached (£70-90)
£70–£90
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