A Collection of Art Medals

France, 1912. France. “La Danse”, large uniface Æ medal by H.Dropsy, 100mm, issued by V.Canale (See Baudey & Bricher [1992] No 95 and BDW 5 [1994] No 73). Extremely fine (£80-100)

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

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The design was inspired by the American dancer Isadora Duncan (1878-1927).
Henry Dropsy (1885-1969) studied under his father Jean-Baptiste Emile, Vernon and Patey. A prolific medallist, he worked mainly in collaboration with Victor Canale.