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1977, France. MICHEL RAGON, WRITER and Art Historian. By James Guitet. Plated copper 75mm. Published by le Club Français de la Médaille. Number 12 of an edition of 100. Catalogue Général Illustré volume 4/886. $100

Price: $100.00

SKU: 1547-20457-2C

 

1978, France. PRESENTATION MEDAL ? HAND HOLDING A ROSE AND MASK. By Louis Muller. Bronze 100mm. $75. Sorry, SOLD (June, 2023)———— Louis Muller was born on February 22 1902 at V?nissieux into a family of modest means. He started to work with metals at the age of 13. He was apprenticed to various jewelers and silversmiths in Lyon. After completing his national service in 1923 he entered the atelier of sculptor Jean-Baptiste Larriv? at the ?cole des Beaux-Arts de Lyon. He later moved to Paris where he studied under Sculpture under Henri Bouchard and medal engraving under Henry Dropsy and Aguste Patey. Muller also studied at the private academy established by Andr? Lavrillier. In 1929 he won the second prix de Rome in medal engraving and in 1932 won the premier prix de Rome. Muller worked for the Monnaie de Paris and for various private makers of medals. He died at Antony in 1957.

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SKU: 3811-18645-6B

 

(1865), Germany. MAGDEBURG CATHEDRAL. By Jacques Wiener. Bronze 60mm. Hoydonck 210, Reinecke 29, Ross M271. $280. Sorry, SOLD

Jacques Wiener, whose given name was Jacob, was born on March 2, 1815, at Hoerstgen (Rhine Province) to Hungarian parents. He seems to have started using Jacques as his name when he moved to Belgium. At the age of 13 he went to live with his uncle Baruth, an artist, and studied drawing, modelling and engraving. In 1835 he moved to Paris to perfect his skills and in 1839 moved to Brussels, where he established himself as an engraver. He became a naturalized Belgian in 1845. He created an extensive body of medals and is best known for his finely detailed architectural medals, especially his series of Most Remarkable Edifices. He is also widely known for engraving the first Belgian postage stamp. Wiener died in Brussels in 1899.

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SKU: 55087-9D

 

1862, Norway. ST. OLAF’S CATHEDRAL, TRONDHEIM. Bronze 60mm. Hoydonck 192, Reinecke 53, Ross M245 R3. $400. Sorry, SOLD

Jacques Wiener, whose given name was Jacob, was born on March 2, 1815, at Hoerstgen (Rhine Province) to Hungarian parents. He seems to have started using Jacques as his name when he moved to Belgium. At the age of 13 he went to live with his uncle Baruth, an artist, and studied drawing, modelling and engraving. In 1835 he moved to Paris to perfect his skills and in 1839 moved to Brussels, where he established himself as an engraver. He became a naturalized Belgian in 1845. He created an extensive body of medals and is best known for his finely detailed architectural medals, especially his series of Most Remarkable Edifices. He is also widely known for engraving the first Belgian postage stamp. Wiener died in Brussels in 1899.

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SKU: 55094-9D

 

(1855), Germany. BONN MINSTER. By Jacques Wiener. Bronze 60mm. Hoydonck 121, Reinecke 23 Ross M149 R2. $300. Sorry, SOLD

Jacques Wiener, whose given name was Jacob, was born on March 2, 1815, at Hoerstgen (Rhine Province) to Hungarian parents. He seems to have started using Jacques as his name when he moved to Belgium. At the age of 13 he went to live with his uncle Baruth, an artist, and studied drawing, modelling and engraving. In 1835 he moved to Paris to perfect his skills and in 1839 moved to Brussels, where he established himself as an engraver. He became a naturalized Belgian in 1845. He created an extensive body of medals and is best known for his finely detailed architectural medals, especially his series of Most Remarkable Edifices. He is also widely known for engraving the first Belgian postage stamp. Wiener died in Brussels in 1899.

Price: $300.00

SKU: 55095-9D

 

1861, France. STRASBOURG CATHEDRAL. By Jacques Wiener. Bronze 60mm. Hoydonck 185, Reinecke 45, Ross M237. $300. Sorry, SOLD

Jacques Wiener, whose given name was Jacob, was born on March 2, 1815, at Hoerstgen (Rhine Province) to Hungarian parents. He seems to have started using Jacques as his name when he moved to Belgium. At the age of 13 he went to live with his uncle Baruth, an artist, and studied drawing, modelling and engraving. In 1835 he moved to Paris to perfect his skills and in 1839 moved to Brussels, where he established himself as an engraver. He became a naturalized Belgian in 1845. He created an extensive body of medals and is best known for his finely detailed architectural medals, especially his series of Most Remarkable Edifices. He is also widely known for engraving the first Belgian postage stamp. Wiener died in Brussels in 1899.

Price: $0.00

SKU: 55092-9D

 

1864, Italy. DUOMO OF FLORENCE. By Jacques Wiener. Bronze 60mm. Hoydonck 205, Reinecke 46, Ross M266 R2. $300. Sorry, SOLD

Jacques Wiener, whose given name was Jacob, was born on March 2, 1815, at Hoerstgen (Rhine Province) to Hungarian parents. He seems to have started using Jacques as his name when he moved to Belgium. At the age of 13 he went to live with his uncle Baruth, an artist, and studied drawing, modelling and engraving. In 1835 he moved to Paris to perfect his skills and in 1839 moved to Brussels, where he established himself as an engraver. He became a naturalized Belgian in 1845. He created an extensive body of medals and is best known for his finely detailed architectural medals, especially his series of Most Remarkable Edifices. He is also widely known for engraving the first Belgian postage stamp. Wiener died in Brussels in 1899.

Price: $0.00

SKU: 57001-9D

 

France. DEUX CHEVREAUX (Two Kids). By Henry Dropsy. Uniface bronze 50mm. (probably a smaller, struck version of number 78 in the 1964, Paris Mint Exhibition of Dropsy’s medals). $80.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure 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: $80.00

SKU: 4806-20426-2C

 

France. WINE MAKING. By Henry Dropsy. Uniface bronze 50mm. $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 ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure 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: 3164-19354-9C

 

France. SOLDIER IN A TRENCH. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 50mm. $60.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure 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: $60.00

SKU: 6108-20433-2C

 

1965, Germany, Africa. ALBERT SCHWEITZER. By Guy-Charles Revol. Bronze 68mm. $75.

Guy-Charles Revol, sculptor and medallist, was born in Paris on October 3, 1912. He studied at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rior des Beaux-Arts de Paris. He won the premier Grand Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1937 and won many distinctions during his career. Revol died at Ch?tenay-Malabry on December 8, 1991.

Price: $75.00

SKU: 20875-7C

 

1993, Poland. MOZART. By Ewa Olszewska-Borys. Cast bronze 125mm x 118mm. $150. Sorry, SOLD

Price: $0.00

SKU: 51080-TC

 

France. LONG JUMP. Henry Dropsy. Bronze 50mm. $50.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure 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: $50.00

SKU: 2901-20434-2C

 

1800, Great Britain. CHARLES JAMES FOX. By Hancock. Bronze 54mm. BHM 488, Eimer 915. $75. Sorry, SOLD (November, 2023)

Price: $0.00

SKU: 7360-19303-8B

 

1837, France. OPENING OF HISTORICAL GALLERIES AT THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES BY LOUIS PHILIPPE. By Caqué. Copper 57mm. $80

Price: $80.00

SKU: 42041-10C