A Collection of Art Medals

France, 19th Century. France (Syracuse). uniface cast Æ medal with suspension after Syracusan coin-engraver Eukleidas, signed Barbedienne (founder), 115mm. Light brown patina (£100-130)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Art Medals.

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Ferdinand Barbedienne, Founder (1810-1892). See P.K (Bronzes du XIXe) p.30 and BDM II, 30 (for Eukleidas).