A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

France, 1909. (Red Cross), “Les Dames Françaises”, unifaceÆ plaquette, 42 x 49mm, by Lalique. Inscribed and dated green cardboard box, extremely rare with the box, extremely fine (£200-250)

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

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René Lalique (1860-1945), one of the most illustrious representatives of Art Nouveau.
The same plaquette was presented in the B & B Mail bid Auction (1992), No. 111, sold for £210 plus premium, but wrongly dated without the box.