Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 14 14 Jan 2018
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World Medals, Fuad (1868-1936; Sultan 1917, King 1922), Official Visit to France, bronze medal, 1927, by S. E. Vernier and (reverse) Falize Frères, uniformed bust r., wearing fez, rev. an obelisk before a radiant Arc de Triomph, an Egyptian lotus to l., rose to r. with olive spray between them, legend in cartouche below, 72mm., matt surface, extremely fine
*bt. Baldwin Islamic Coin Auction 4, 8 May 2002 (lot 472)
The Maison Falize, mostly known for their jewellery designs, lasted for three generations. Alexis Falize (1811-1898) opened his workshop in 1838; he was succeeded by his son Lucien (1839- 1897), then, in turn, André Falize (1872-1936) who worked with his brothers Jean and Pierre under the name Falize Frères.
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*bt. Baldwin Islamic Coin Auction 4, 8 May 2002 (lot 472)
The Maison Falize, mostly known for their jewellery designs, lasted for three generations. Alexis Falize (1811-1898) opened his workshop in 1838; he was succeeded by his son Lucien (1839- 1897), then, in turn, André Falize (1872-1936) who worked with his brothers Jean and Pierre under the name Falize Frères.
($400-500)