$250
FRENCH BRONZE MEDALS & CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION SOUVENIR, DATED 1623-1892, FIVE, DIA 1 1/2"-2":Including 1 circular golden bronze medallion with king's profile, reads "Ludouic XIII D. G. Francor. Et Navara Rex" at one side, Themis on reverse with date 1623 (shows wear); 1 metal medallion by Montagny depicting Jean Jacques Rousseau, 19th century, Dia.1 5/8", in a wooden frame, 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"; 1 by Depaulis depicting P. Corneille, Dia.2 1/2" (small nicks to the rim); 1 oval medallion depicting the profile of a mustached man, unidentified, unmarked, 2 1/4" x 1 7/8"; and 1 Worlds Columbian Exposition medal depicting Christopher Columbus with map at one side, the reverse side with two allegorical women, both pointing towards a view of the Exhibition, inscription reads "Souvenir World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, U.S.A. 1892-1893", Dia.2" (worn patina at the center of one side only, evident in photo). Five pieces total.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2008-05-17
