1967, Switzerland. HOMMAGE – URS GRAF, Goldsmith, Engraver and Mercenary. By Henry Dropsy. Published by le Club Français la Médaille. Cast bronze 135mm. Number EE (editor’s edition) of a limited edition of 200. Catalogue Général Illustré vol. 4 668/A. $350. Sorry, SOLD (May, 2024).

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.