Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, La Vigne, c. 1898, a silver award medal by G.-H. Prud’homme and J. Lagrange, naked female seated on a tun in front of a vineyard, rev. wreath of vines and animal’s heads, in centre, tablet named (Paul Guéry, Maison Comptoir Rouennais), 50mm (CGMP p.333 [dated to 1906]; PBE –; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.23, 122; cf. DNW 37, 1228). Extremely fine, rare; in fitted case of issue (£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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