Decorative Arts Online Auction

February 26, 2015

LOT 253

Lot 253

French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846

French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846
Lot 253 Details
French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846

signed (Jean Jacques) Barre and dated, obverse: head right of Louis Philippe, ‘LVDOV PHILIPPVS I, FRANCORVM REX’ recto: scene of procession with casket born by classical pall bearers greeted by Athena at Invalides, RELIQVIIS RECEPTIS, NEAPOLIONIS FVNVS TRIVMPHALE,XV DEC MDCCCXL, edge impressed CUIVRE with pointing hand mark
diameter 2.75" — 7 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $132
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846
  • French Gilt Copper Medal Commemorating the 1840 Paris Funeral of Napoleon I at Invalides, 1846
Note:

From 1845 to 1860 the Paris Mint struck the edge of their medals with a pointing hand.

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