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Drivier: THE DEATH OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS. SFAM.

France. THE DEATH OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS. By Leon-Ernst Drivier for Société. Française de la Médaille. Bronze 105mm. Obv: Christ on the cross surrounded by various figures. Rev: Inscription. $450.

Léon-Ernst Drivier was born in Grenoble on October 22, 1878. He studied at l’École des Beaux-Arts de Paris after which he collaborated for a time with Rodin. He worked as both a painter and sculptor and created a number of medals. He sculpted several public works and he is well represented in museums in France and in some overseas. Drivier died in Paris in 1951

Price: $450.00

SKU: 53051-8D

Dropsy: 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL.

1963, France. 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 68mm. $80. ———— Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis (1848-1899), French painter, sculptor and medallist entered l’École Nationale Supérieur des Beaux-Arts at the age of seventeen. In 1868 he won the second Prix de Rome for medal engraving and the first Grand Prix de Rome in 1872. He exhibited regularly at the Salon. In 1898 he was made an officer of the Légion d’Honneur. Daniel-Dupuis died tragically in 1899, when he was shot in his sleep by his wife, who had a history of mental illness. His wife then turned the gun on herself and committed suicide. Daniel-Dupuis created an extensive body of medallic works.

Price: $80.00

SKU: 40042-9D

Dropsy: CHAMBERE SYNDICALE DE L’AMEUBLEMENT DE PARIS.

France. CHAMBERE SYNDICALE DE L’AMEUBLEMENT DE PARIS. By Henry Dropsy. Silvered-bronze 52mm x 74mm. $90. ———– Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $90.00

SKU: 40045-9D

Dropsy: CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D’INDUSTRIE DE MARSEILLE, MARSEILLE AIRPORT. Silver

1961, France. CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D’INDUSTRIE DE MARSEILLE – MARSEILLE AIRPORT. By Henrry Dropsy. Silver (1ARGENT) 59mm. $150. ———- Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $150.00

SKU: 40063-9D

Dropsy: ECHO DE PARIS

France. ECHO DE PARIS. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 50mm. $45. ———- Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $45.00

SKU: 40056-9D

Dropsy: LE TRIOMPHE D’AMPHITRITE

France. LE TRIOMPHE D’AMPHITRITE. Unsigned (By Henry Dropsy). Uniface cast bronze 100mm. $150. ————- Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $150.00

SKU: 53006-8D

Dropsy: Medicine ÉDOUARD JEANSELME – HOSPITAL DE SANCT LOUIS.

1928, France. Medicine. ÉDOUARD JEANSELME – HOSPITAL DE SANCT LOUIS. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 68mm. $90. ———- Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $90.00

SKU: 40036-9D

Dropsy: Medicine. PROFESSOR ALBERT SÉZARY, Dermatologist.

1945, France, medicine. PROFEsSOR ALBERT SÉZARY, Dermatologist. By Henri Dropsy. Bronze 68mm. $75. ————— Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

Price: $75.00

SKU: 48019-8D

Dropsy: Sports. SHOT PUTT.

France. Sports. SHOT PUTT. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 49mm. $40

Price: $40.00

SKU: 40031-9D

Simon: Ship building. COMPAGNIE LES ABEILLES – CHANTIERS AUGUSTIN NORMAND.

France. Ships. COMPAGNIE LES ABEILLES – CHANTIERS AUGUSTIN NORMAND. By Georges Simon. Bronze 59mm. $60.

Georges Simon was born in Paris in 1906. He studied at the École Nationale Supérieur des Beaux Arts de Paris under Henry Dropsy. He worked with Lavrillier, Grégoire and Bazor. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français where he received a mention in 1936 and a bronze medal in 1939.He was an engraver and later master-engraver at the Paris Mint from 1931-1971. Simon died in 1982.

Price: $60.00

SKU: 44078-11C

Simon: GASTON LE PREVOST DE LAUNAY PRESIDENT DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL, PARIS.

France. GASTON LE PREVOST DE LAUNAY PRESIDENT DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL, PARIS. By Robert Baron. Bronze 63mm. $75.

Roger Baron, sculptor and medallist, was born in 1907. He was a student of Paupion and Wlérick and he worked in the atelier of Maxime Real del Sarte.

Price: $75.00

SKU: 44066-11C

Poitevin: LE CORBEAU

1968, France. LE CORBEAU (The Crow). By Pierre Poitevin. Silvered-copper 71mm. Published by the Club Français de la Médaille. Number 25 of a limited edition of 100. Catalogue Général Illustré vol. 4 1471/A. $90

Price: $90.00

SKU: 40029-9D

Rispal: ÉMILE PERROT. Professor in Pharmacy.

1935, France and colonies. ÉMILE PERROT. Professor in Pharmacy. By Gabriel Rispal. Bronze 58mm x 72mm. $150.

Gabriel Rispal, sculptor, was bron in Bordeaux on 14 May 1892. He studied under Jean Boucher. He won a silver medal at the 1925 International Exposition and a gold medal at the 1937 International Exposition. He founded the Syndicat des Sculpteurs. Rispal died in December 1970

Price: $150.00

SKU: 44063-11C

Dammann: PIERRE DEFOUQUIERES, Diplomat.

France. PIERRE DEFOUQUIERES, Diplomat. By Paul-Marcel Dammann (1885-1939, Grand Prix de Rome 1908). Bronze 80mm. $100.

Paul-Marcel Dammann, sculptor and medallist, was born on June 13, 1885, at Montgerm. He studied under Chaplain. In 1908 he won the Premier Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving. In 1928 he won a medal of honor at the Salon and was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in the following year. He designed a number of coins for foreign governments. Dammann died in 1939.

Price: $100.00

SKU: 30875-9C

Guzman-Nagotte: SYRIE Société Français des Amis de la Médaille.

Syria. SYRIE. By Aleth Guzman-Nagotte (1904-1978). Cast bronze 85mm. Cast in France for the Société Français des Amis de la Médaille. Edge stamped with the SFAM stamp and numbered 96. $750.

Paul-Marcel Dammann, sculptor and medallist was born on June 13, 1885, at Montgerm. He studied under Chaplain. In 1908 he won the Premier Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving. In 1928 he won a medal of honor at the Salon and was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in the following year. He designed a number of coins for foreign governments. Dammann died in 1939.

Price: $750.00

SKU: 55029-9D