Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 52 18 Nov 2020
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From the remaining stock of Mrs Irene [Neddy] Allen (1928-2020), European and World Medallions, France, Art Nouveau, 'Orphée Endort Cerbère Aux Sons De Sa lyre', massive uniface bronze medal, c.1893, by Marie-Alexandre Lucien Coudray (1864-1932), head of Orpheus with lyre, 115mm. (MeF. 261; Classens 40; BM Acq. 1983-1987, p.18, 28; Coll. R Marx 463; The Medal 44, p.41), possibly a 1920's or 1930's striking, a magnificent Art Nouveau medal, nearly extremely fine
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
At the entrance to the Underworld on his quest to reclaim his bride Eurydice, Orpheus was able to lull the guard dog Cerberus to sleep with the sounds of his lyre.
(150-200 GBP)
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
At the entrance to the Underworld on his quest to reclaim his bride Eurydice, Orpheus was able to lull the guard dog Cerberus to sleep with the sounds of his lyre.
(150-200 GBP)