The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler

France, Union des Yachts Français, 1892, silver award medals by F.-C.-V. de Vernon (2), winged Victory regarding river-god who propels a boat to the right, revs. Neptune and Marianne in waves, holding tablet, named (S.V. Arcachon 1895, 1 Prix Serpolette, à Mr Gredy; S.N. Cannes, 2e Prix ‘Electa’, à Mr Fava), both 50mm (BDM VI, 238); Yacht-Club de France, c. 1905, a bronze award medal by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, similar, named (Chatou 1911, 4e Prix Sans Atout à M. Havrette), 50mm (cf. DNW 30, 726); Sport Nautique de l’Ouest, Nantes, c. 1905, a bronze award plaque by A. Desaide for Arthus-Bertrand, two yachts racing, coastline in background, rev. wreath of oak and palm, un-named, 59 x 43mm [4]. Third extremely fine, others very fine (£50-70)

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

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