Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Foundation Stone of the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, Laid, 1896, a plated bronze medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, three standing female figures, head of Alexander III of Russia above, backdrop of Paris behind, rev. semi-naked female holding pot from which water flows, cherub with scroll at side, legend below, 70mm (PBE 310; BDM I, 662; Gaz. Num. 1898, p.22, 55; cf. DNW 46, 779). Very fine (£50-70)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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