Archive (Sold Medals and Books)

 

PESSOLANO-FILOS, Francis. The Venus Numismatics Dictionary of Artists, Designers, Modellers, Engravers and Die Sinkers whose works were commissioned by or struck by the United States Mint 1792-1977. New York, 1983. 207 pages, a few illustrations. 6.25? x 9.25?. Used. Very fine. $50. Sorry, SOLD An important and useful biographical reference.

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SKU: 10399918

 

1964, U.S.A. SEA TREASURES. By Frank Eliscu. AE 73mm. Obv: An underwater scene of a fish and coral. Rev: An underwater swimmer. Seventieth issue of the Society of Medalists. Alexander 70. Reported production of 937 in bronze.. Greenish patina to add to the illusion of an underwater scene. In a Society of Medalists cardboard box (no descriptive leaflet). Extremely fine. $75. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10400746

 

1932, Germany. BOWLING AWARD. By F. H?rnlein. Silver 50mm. Obv: A man bowling. Rev: A bowling lane. Color somewhat mottled on the obverse, nearly extremely fine. $75.? Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10399227

 

1970, U.S.A. JOHN Bronze 44mm. Obv: Facing bust of John Lothrop Motley. Rev: Cleo attended by two putti. From the series of medals for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans on University Heights Campus of New York University. In a box with a descriptive leaflet. Extremely fine. $15. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10400909

 

Undated (early 20th C.), Great Britain. THE SIAMESE CAT CLUB, ENGLAND. AE 39mm. Obv: A seated cat. Rev: A rose, thistle and shamrock.Cased. Extremely fine. $150

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SKU: 10399223

 

1968, Mozambique. OPENING OF THE NEW ALAZAR STADIUM, Soccer Match between Portugal and Brazil. AE 80mm. Obv: View of the stadium. Rev: Inscription. An insignificant spot. Extremely fine. $45. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10398084

 

1828, France. VISIT OF CHARLES X TO TROYES. By Alexis Joseph Depaulis. AE 41mm. Obv: Head of Charles X facing right. Rev: A crowned shield above a laurel branch and palm frond. Collignon 551. Color slightly uneven, extremely fine. $55. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10398438

 

1851, Great Britain.? THE GREAT EXHIBITION. By Thomas Ottley. WM 74mm. Obv: Oval medallion portraits of Victoria and Albert above a view of Crystal Palace within a wreath. Rev: Britannia standing amid symbols of art, industry and transport. BHM 2447, Allen HP-B285, Eidlitz 746/83, Taylor 165z. Nearly extremely fine. $175. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10398159

 

1925, Vatican. PIUS XI. By Kissing. Aluminum 101mm. Obv: A central medallion portrait, of Pius XI, surrounded by views of four buildings. Rev: The pope and a group of people before a vision of the Virgin Mary before Christ. Extremely fine. $225. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10400246

 

1.??? 1999, Portugal. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LISBON METROPOLITAN RAILROAD SYSTEM. AE 80mm. Obv: A train and cars. Rev: A map of Lisbon’s railroad system. Extremely fine. $30. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10399276

 

Undated (circa 1990), Spain. PABLO PICASSO, 1881-1973. By Armindo Viseu, published in Portugal. AE 70mm. Obv: Facing bust of Pablo Picasso. Rev: Scene from ?Guernica.? Extremely fine. $30. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10398411

 

Argentina. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OF THE SOCIEDAD RURAL. AE 60mm. Obv: A traction engine and a group of animals. Rev: Armorial shield above a wreath. Extremely fine. $100. Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10397989

 

1945, U.S.A./France. FRENCH TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. By Anie Mouroux. AE 68mm. Obv: Bust of President Franklin Roosevelt facing right. Rev: The American eagle. In a contemporary, circular cardboard box. Extremely fine. $150.? Sorry, SOLD Anie Mouroux, sculptor and medalist was born at Paris in 1887. She studied at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. She was the first female contender fot the Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving. She won the Grand Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1919. She won a gold medal at the ?cole des Beaux-Arts and a silver medal at the Salon de Artistes Fran?aise. Mouroux died in 1978

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SKU: 10399472

 

1957, Belgium. PRESENTATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF MAX FACTOR OF BELGIUM. By J. Witterwulghe. Plaquette silvered-AE 56mm x 98mm. Obv: A female, in a flowing robe, carrying palm fronds. Rev: Inscription. Cased. Extremely fine. $200.? Sorry, SOLD

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SKU: 10399444

 

1933, France. SOCI?T? AMICALE DE LA MARNE. By Eug?ne ?mile Moulin. Silvered-AE plaquette 67mm x 47mm. Obv?: A shepherd seated. with his dog at his side, watching his flock. Cased. Extremely fine. $135. Sorry, SOLD ? Eug?ne ?mile Moulin, French sculptor and medallist, was born at Laval. He studied under Flagui?re, Merci? and Hector Lemaire. He exhibited at the Salon in 1913.

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SKU: 10399989