Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, L’Amour Console l’Humanité, 1899, a silver plaque by L.-O. Roty, kneeling semi-naked female with arm around winged cherub, rev. wreath, 52 x 37mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.88; PBE 874; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.270, 52; BDM V, 238; cf. DNW 66, 1383). Charming style, very fine and rare (£60-80)

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

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Obverse only illustrated