Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, plated bronze plaques by L.-O. Roty (3), winged Genius placing a torch in the hand of a dying woman, rev. view of the Petit and Grand Palais, Paris, laureated wreath in clouds above, all 51 x 36mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; Coll. R. Marx 74-5; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.269, 30; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.48, 179; BDM VI, 239; cf. DNW 50, 1296) [3]. One fine, others good very fine and better, both toned (£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 of one example only illustrated