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France. BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS – LOURDES. By Marcel Renard (1892-1974). Bronze 59mm. Catalogue Général Illustré vol. 3 340/C. Lacqueured finish (which was used by the Monnaie de Paris in the post World War II years). $80

Marcel Renard sculptor and medallist was born at Lyon in 1892. He studied at the ?cole des Beaux-Art de Lyon and then at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. He spent time in the ateliers of Boucher and Patey. In 1923 he won the Premier Second Prix de Rome and a gold medal at the Salon des Artistes D?corateurs. Renard died in 1974

Price: $80.00

SKU: 2043-16404-9T

 

1957, France. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF L’UNION DES COOPERATEURS. By Maurice Delannoy (1885-1972) Bronze 60mm. In a circular cardboard box. $125. Sorry, SOLD (July, 2022)

Maurice Delannoy was born on March 11, 1885, in Paris.  He studied at the École Germain Pilon under Charles Valton and Jules Édouard Roiné. He became a professor of drawing and worked as a medallisst and sculptor. He designed coins for Morocco, Monaco and Lebanon, and a considerable number of medals. Delannoy was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in 1947. He died in Paris on April 26, 1972.

 

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SKU: 8243-15714-10T

 

U.S.A. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By Maurice Delannoy (1885-1972), published by the Paris Mint. Bronze 68mm. Catalogue Général Illustré vol. 3 133/E, Cunningham 8-150. $150. Sorry, SOLD (June, 2023)

Maurice Delannoy was born on March 11, 1885, in Paris.  He studied at the École Germain Pilon under Charles Valton and Jules Édouard Roiné. He became a professor of drawing and worked as a medallisst and sculptor. He designed coins for Morocco, Monaco and Lebanon, and a considerable number of medals. Delannoy was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in 1947. He died in Paris on April 26, 1972.

 

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SKU: Q6714-16078-1T

 

1966 (edge stamp), Italy. RAPHAEL. By Pierre Bouret. Published by the Paris Mint. Copper 74mm. Number 4 of an edition of 500.Général Illustré vol. 4 283/E. $60. Sorry, SOLD (April, 2022)

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SKU: 8219-15763-12T

 

1970 (date awarded), France. ORDRE NATIONAL DES EXPERTS COMPATABLES ET DES COMPTABLES AGRÉÉS. By Henry Dropsy. Silver (edge stamped 1ARGENT) 60mm. Cased. $150. Sorry, SOLD (June, 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.

 

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SKU: 3826-17146-7A

 

France. ORDRE NATIONAL DES EXPERTS COMPATABLES ET DES COMPTABLES AGRÉÉS. By Henry Dropsy. Bronze 60mm. Cased. $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: 7336-17147-7A-

 

France. LOUIS PASTEUR. By Ren? Lalique. Uniface cast bronze 99mm. $750. Sorry, SOLD (August, 2023)

The American Numismatic Society has an example of this portrait in glass.

René Lalique was born in Ay, Marne on April 6, 1860. When he was twelve, he entered the Collège Turgot where he learned drawing and sketching. He attended evening classes at the École des Arts Décoratifs from 1874–1876. He then moved to England, where he spent two years at the Crystal Palace School of Art in Sydenham. Lalique practiced as an apprentice goldsmith to leading Parisian art nouveau jeweller and goldsmith, Louis Aucoc. He began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was working as a freelance designer for Boucheron, Cartier and other Parisian jewellers. He opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris in 1885. He is best known for his glasswork, but created jewellery, hood ornaments,and other works of art, including a few medals.  Lalique died in Paris on 1 May 1945.

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SKU: A6967-15663-1T

 

1870-1, Germany, France. THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. By E. Weigand. Bronze 45mm. Cased. Some weakness to the hinge of the case. $120. Sorry, SOLD (January, 2020).

Price: $0.00

SKU: 15993-KS

 

1903-1904, Great Britain. THE SCOTTISH CHESS ASSOCIATION – BEARSDEN CHESS CLUB. Silver 38mm. Cased. $75. Sorry, SOLD (October, 2020)

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SKU: K15733-15733-KS

 

France. AERIAL COMMUNICATION BY PIGEONS. By ?mile Monier (1883-1970). Bronze 41mm. $30. Sorry, SOLD ———– ?mile Monier, sculptor and medallist was born in 1883. He studied at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, and in the studios of Ponscarme and Peter. In the course of his career he received numerous honors and became a Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur. Monier died in 1970.

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SKU: 15811-4A

 

Great Britain. SALISBURY CATHEDRAL. By Halliday. Whitemetal 50mm. BHM 2380. $60. Sorry, SOLD (August, 2023)

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SKU: 3443-15684-7A

 

AVIATION AWARD. By Huguenin, Switzerland. Silvered-bronze 50mm. $175. Sorry, SOLD (November, 2022)

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SKU: 5548-17510-7A

 

France, World War I. LES AMIS DES SOLDATS AVEUGLES (Friends of Blind Soldiers). By Pierre-Marc Fr?d?ric-Tourte (1863-1960)Bronze plaquette 84mm x 66mm. $175. Sorry, SOLD (May, 2020) ———– Pierre-Marc Fr?d?ric-Tourte was born at Caz?res (Haute-Garonne) on July 11, 1863. He was a student of Falgui?re and Merci?. He worked as a sculptor and medallist, winning various awards. He died at Caz?res on December 10 1960.

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SKU: 15725-1T

 

1950, France. C.S.A.G. PRIX DU FAIRPLAY. By Louis Muller (1902-1957). Bronze 69mm. $125.

Louis Muller was born on February 22 1902 at Vénissieux 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 Larrivé at the École 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 Auguste 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.

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: $125.00

SKU: 6589-15586-4A

 

France. FIDELITÉ – ÉTABLISSEMENTS A. GREGOIRE ET L. BARILLEAU. By Marcel Renard (1892-1974). Bronze 68mm. Cased. $125.

Marcel Renard sculptor and medallist was born at Lyon in 1892. He studied at the ?cole des Beaux-Art de Lyon and then at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. He spent time in the ateliers of Boucher and Patey. In 1923 he won the Premier Second Prix de Rome and a gold medal at the Salon des Artistes D?corateurs. Renard died in 1974

Price: $125.00

SKU: 5931-16235-4A