Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Nessus et Déjanire, 1944, a uniface bronze Art Deco medal by R. Delamarre, the centaur Nessus lifting a semi-naked Déjanire, back named (Offert par la Société Naturiste, 1er Prix, Omnisport, 1946), 81mm (CGMP p.127; cf. DNW 66, 1430). Extremely fine, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue (£90-120)

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