Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Société du Fusil de Chasse, 1898, a silver award medal by H. Nocq, Diana walking left with hunting-dog, rev. rifle and spray of flowers, named (Ryde, 15 Juin 1905, P. Craven Hall), 41mm (BDM IV, 280); Garde-Chasse, c. 1905, a plated bronze plaque by P.-C. Lenoir for Arthus-Bertrand fashioned as a triptych, huntsman with dogs, rev. seated female in garden, two dogs at her feet, field impressed (S[ociété] C[anine de] N[ormandie]), 48 x 35mm (cf. PBE 556; BDM VII, 547); Artemis, 1924, an Art Deco bronze medal by L.-C. Mascaux for Arthus-Bertrand, Artemis with dog on lead, rev. prix du conseil supérieur de la chasse, 50mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.56, 272; cf. DNW 48, 720) [3]. Very fine; first in original red fitted case (£40-60)

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

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The first medal was won at the shooting festival held at Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 15 June 1905