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NYINC Signature Sale 3063 16-17 Jan 2018
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Napoleon bronze "Ourcq Canal" Medal 1809 Choice UNC, Bramsen-868, Julius-2122. 41mm, 38.32 gm. By Andrieu and Denon. Commemorating the Opening of the Ourcq Canal as the Source of Water for Paris. An exceptionally artistic reverse, featuring the personification of the Canal seated facing upon a ship's prow, holding a cornucopia and having her form poured out by river nymphs to left and right. Rich brown surfaces, with a pleasing underlying luster.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 200-300 USD
Napoleon bronze "Ourcq Canal" Medal 1809 Choice UNC, Bramsen-868, Julius-2122. 41mm, 38.32 gm. By Andrieu and Denon. Commemorating the Opening of the Ourcq Canal as the Source of Water for Paris. An exceptionally artistic reverse, featuring the personification of the Canal seated facing upon a ship's prow, holding a cornucopia and having her form poured out by river nymphs to left and right. Rich brown surfaces, with a pleasing underlying luster.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 200-300 USD