Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Greece, 50th Anniversary of the École Française, Athens, 1898, a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, seated female figure examining a statue among antique ruins, rev. view of the Parthénon at top, façade of the École at bottom, palm and laurel wreath in centre, 60mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.88; Coll. R. Marx 71; PBE 868; CGMP p.359; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 174; Gaz. Num. 1898, p.403, 157; cf. Spink 5, 390; cf. DNW 37, 1389). Extremely fine (£90-120)

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

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