Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
November 2015 Baltimore Auction - Online Sess. 10 Nov 2015
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ITALY. Papal States. Opening of the Holy Door Bronze Medal, ND (Restitution Medal ca. 1664). Sixtus IV (1471-84). EXTREMEL FINE.
43.27 mm; 45.32 gms. CNORP-Vol I #146. By Girolamo Paladino after Francesco della Rovere of Celle. Bust of Sixtus IV right; Reverse: The Pope at right wielding pickaxe to demolish wall and open Holy Door while faithful and clergy look on, angels above, three line inscription in exergue. A well preserved piece with handling marks only at the highest points. Partial deep brown patina on obverse while the rest has a warm milk chocolate tone to it. EXTREMEL FINE.
From the Collections of The Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museum's collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00
43.27 mm; 45.32 gms. CNORP-Vol I #146. By Girolamo Paladino after Francesco della Rovere of Celle. Bust of Sixtus IV right; Reverse: The Pope at right wielding pickaxe to demolish wall and open Holy Door while faithful and clergy look on, angels above, three line inscription in exergue. A well preserved piece with handling marks only at the highest points. Partial deep brown patina on obverse while the rest has a warm milk chocolate tone to it. EXTREMEL FINE.
From the Collections of The Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museum's collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00