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France, Louis XV, agreement (Family Compact) between France and Spain, 1761, in bronze (41mm) by J Duvivier, obverse, bust of Louis XV right, reverse, two semi naked figures with spears shaking hands, around, "Perpetva Consanguinitatis Fides", in exergue, "Galliae Et Hispanae / Foedes / MDCCLXI". One spot of verdigris on reverse, penned number in field, extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
France, Marriage of the Comte de Provence, 1771, in bronze (41mm) by B.Du Vivier, obverse, Louis XV head right, reverse, two shields on a nuptial altar with laurel spray between. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $0
France, Coronation of Louis XV, 1772, in bronze (40mm) by Du Vivier, obverse, bust of Louis XV in coronation robes right, reverse, Louis XV in coronation robes facing, head to right. Number written in ink in obverse field, extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $130
France, French Confederation, 1790, in bronze (35mm) by Gatteaux, obverse, allegorical figures around victory altar, reverse, "Confederation / Des / Francois", wreath around, in exergue, "A Paris Le 14 Juillet / 1790"; Death of Marie Antoinette, 1793, in white metal (33mm), obverse, bust of Marie Antoinette right, reverse, inscription, "Immolee / Par Les Factieux / Le 16.Oct.1793 / Pleures Et / Vences La!"; Jeton of Louis XVI, c.1790s, in silvered bronze (27mm) by Reich, obverse, bust of Louis XVI left, reverse, KIng seated on throne, cherub above, at top, "Dignissimo", in exergue, "Jetton". Very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
France, French Revolutionary Medal, Louis XVI, execution commemorative, 1793, in white metal (46mm), obverse, half figure of Louis XVI left, legend "Lud.XVI.Rex.Galliae Natus 23 August.1754", reverse, trophy of arms and soldier with spear over wild dog with left paw on decapitated head of Louis XVI, legend, "Vindicta Nefandi Criminis", in exergue "Denatus.21.IAN. / 1793". A few edge nicks otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
France, Laying of first stone of National Column in tribute to defenders of the French people, 14 July 1800, in bronze (41mm) by Du Vivier, obverse, bust of Napoleon Boneparte right, 4-line inscription below, reverse, 7-line inscription. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
France/Italy, Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Wagram, 1809, in bronze (42mm) by L.Manfredi, obverse, head of Napoleon right wearing decorated headband, reverse, winged Victory half right. One small spot of verdigris at obverse left edge, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
France, Wedding of Napoleon Bonaparte and Archduchess Maria Louise, official wedding ceremony, 1 April 1810, in bronze (48mm) by Claude Mercie, obverse, heads of Napoleon and Maria left with wreath around, reverse, robed female holding tablet resting on a flaming nuptial altar. Die crack from bottom edge on reverse, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
France, Louis Antoine Duke of Angouleme, 1815, in bronze (40mm) by Andrieu, obverse, Duke's head left, obverse, chair and desk, legend, "S.A.R. Preside Le College Electoral De La Gironde", in exergue, "Aout MDCCCXV / Vote Par La / C.E.". Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
France, Re-establishment of the statue of Henry IV, undated, in bronze (32mm) by Raymond Gayrad, obverse, busts of Henry IV and Louis XVIII right, reverse, 8-line inscription. Small spot of verdigris at bottom left edge of obverse, traces of mint red, extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, Pierre Abailard, 1079-1142, in bronze (41mm) by Gayrard (1817); L'Abbe Suger, 1082-1552, in bronze (41mm) by Depaulis (1820); Francois Rabelais, 1483-1553, in bronze (1818). Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, Michel De Montaigne, 1533-1592, in bronze (41mm) by Gatteaux (1817); J.Francois Regnard, 1447-1529, in bronze (41mm) by Dubois (1818); Espirit Flechier, 1632-1710, in bronze (41mm) by Domard (1820). Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, Rene Descartes, 1596-1650, in bronze (41mm) by Galle (1819); Alan Rotrou, 1609-1650, in bronze (41mm) by Masson (1818); Nicolas Poussin, 1594-1665, in bronze (41mm) by Dubois (1817). Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, F.Eudes De Mezeray, 1610-1683, in bronze (41mm) by Caunois (1817); Clement Marot, 1495-1544, in bronze (41mm) by Gayrard (1818); J.Auguste De Thou, 1553-1617, in bronze (41mm) by Gayrard (1817). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Series of Great French Men, by Galeri Metallique, Pierre Mignard, 1610-1695, in bronze (41mm) by Domard (1817); Jean De La Fontaine, 1621-1695, in bronze (41mm) by E.Gatteaux (1816); Louis Bourdaloue, 1632-1704, in bronze (41mm) by Vivier (1820). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, Alexis Peron, 1689-1773, in bronze (41mm) by Masson (1817); C.Simon Favart, 1710-1793, in bronze (41mm) by Vivier (1818); J.Rodolphe Perronet,1708-1794, in bronze (41mm) by Dubois (1821). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Series of Great French Men by Galerie Metallique, Gaspard Monge, 1746-1818, in bronze (41mm) by Gatteaux (1822); C.F.Chasseboeuf De Volney, 1757-1820, in bronze (41mm) by Caque. Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, Ferdinand Philippe Louis, Duke of Orleans, laying at rest, 1842, in gilt bronze (36mm) by Borrel, obverse, head of Duke of Orleans right, reverse, legend, "Ne A Palermo Le 37bre 1810. Mort A Neiully Le 13 Juillet 1842.", inscription in centre, "Translation / Des Restes Mortels / De S.A.R. Le Duc D'Orleans / A Notre Dame De Paris / Le 30 Juillet / A Deux Le 4 Aout." Surface cracking, particularly on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
France, Inauguration of Chapel St Ferdinand in memory of Duke D'Orleans, 11 July 1843, in bronze (26mm) by Borrel, obverse, Ferdinand Philippe Louis, Duke of Orleans head right, reverse, chapel; Birth of Napoleon IV Prince Imperial, 16 March 1856, in bronze (24mm) by Borrel; Louis Philippe 1er King of France / Marie Amelie Queen of France, undated, in bronze (17mm), obverse, King's head right, reverse, Queen's head left; Louis XVI jeton in brass (21mm), undated, obverse, Louis XVI half length figure left, reverse, Minerva half facing right, legend, "Armis Nunc Tota", in exergue, "Lajer". Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
France, Louis Philippe I, gilding technique commemorative, 1844, in silver and gilt (37mm) by Barre, obverse in silver, head of Louis Philippe I left, reverse in gilt, figures of Courage and Humanity holding laurel wreath above an oval tablet inscribed in declaration that the gilding technique used for this medal was done in the presence of the Queen of France by Charles Christofle. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
France, Insurgency of 22-24 February 1848, in bronze (24mm) by Alphee, obverse, Liberty capped head right, reverse, inscription; Promulgation of new French Republic constitution, 12 November 1848, in bronze (26mm) by Gayrard, obverse, head of Liberty wearing laurel wreath left, reverse, inscription; presentation medal in bronze (26mm), obverse, Napoleon and Maria Louisa head right, reverse, wreath around edge, centre plain. Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
France, Laying and Commemoration of Foundation Stone of the Hotel of the Ain District, 6 September 1855, in bronze (50mm) by Barre, obverse, head of Napoleon III left, legend "Napoleon III Empereur", reverse, inscription, "6 Septembre 1855. / Pose et Benediction / De La Premiere Pierre / De L'Hotel De Prefecture / De L'Ain / Mon. Le Comte F. De Goetlogon / Prefet De L'Ain / Mr. Chalendon, eveque de Belley / Mr. Le Comte De Jonage / President / Du Conseil General." Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
France, .925 fine silver jeton (40mm), Casino de Chamonix, Mont Blanc, stamped "421", fine milled edge, for 500 (francs) as a gambling chit. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Germany, Frederich William, Elector of Brandeburg, 1648-88, in silver (17mm), obverse, Frederich William on horseback right, at top, "Elector Brandebvrg", reverse, faces blowing wind at each side of column, at top, "Non Electvr". Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Germany, commemorative festival medal, undated, in bronze (diamond shape 32mm), obverse, two adults and six children, arms raised towards heavenly rays, at top, "Wan Sie Koch Reden / Wil Ich Horen. Es.65.", in exergue, "Avgspvrgischer / Rindler Frie / Dens Fest", reverse, 4-line inscription; France, Italian Independence Alliance, 1859, in bronze (23mm) with suspension loop, obverse, facing heads of Napoleon III and Emmanuelle II in cameos, eagle above, lion and shield below, reverse, 6-line inscription inside wreath, legend around, "Alliance Franco Sarde Pour L'Independance L'Italia"; Venetia, medal in bronze (43mm), obverse, winged lion left, holding sword, reverse, cross, above, "In Hoc Signo Tvta", below, "Palma", legend around. The last medal is holed near lion's back leg, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $110
Germany, Bavaria, Ottoneuren 1200 years commemorative medal, 1864, in 900 fine gold (26mm), weight 10.47 grams. Matt finish, uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Germany, gold medal commemorating Graf Zeppelin flight of 1929, 22mms, 900 fine, weight 6.50 grams. Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Germany, gold medal to commemorate 800 years of Leipzig, (900 fine), 6.9 grams. Uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Greece, University of Athens, Contributor's medal, undated, in bronze (44mm) by K.Lange, obverse, large bust of Otho left, in uniform, reverse, view of university building (cf. Meletopoulos P.15/16). Two minor verdigris spots, good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Hungary, Ludwig II, (1516-1526), but since 1509 King of Bohemia, silver medal 29mm, dated 1508, (7.90 grams), struck for his coronation, obv. the childlike crowned Ludwig II sits on Parade pillow with thick haircut, rev. seven line legend, (Fiala, Donebauer 974 variety). Has been mounted on edge, tooling in obverse field, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $550