Baldwin & Sons
Auction 93 5 May 2015
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, World Medals, France, Madame Roland (1754-1793), Revolutionary publicist, Uniface Struck Copper Medal, after David d'Angers, bust right in dress with crimped bodice, her hair tied up with scarf, her name before her, 68mm. Very fine.
Though lead-backed, the medal appears to be solid and not produced by the electrotyping process.
Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland, better known as Madame Roland, together with her husband Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière, were active supporters of the revolution but she was to be executed during the Reign of Terror. She is remembered for looking up at the statue of Liberty from the guillotine and uttering "O Liberté, que de crimes on commet en ton nom!" (Oh Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name!).
Estimate: £60-80
Though lead-backed, the medal appears to be solid and not produced by the electrotyping process.
Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland, better known as Madame Roland, together with her husband Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière, were active supporters of the revolution but she was to be executed during the Reign of Terror. She is remembered for looking up at the statue of Liberty from the guillotine and uttering "O Liberté, que de crimes on commet en ton nom!" (Oh Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name!).
Estimate: £60-80