Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Marriage of the Count of Gargilesse Gold Medal, ND (1842). PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
Terisse-870 (this piece). By DePaulis. Obverse: A priest blessing a kneeling couple; with signatures DEPAULIS F. / DEPUYMAURIN. D in exergue; Reverse: Crowned arms flanked by unicorn and lion all within wreath. The edge inscription: "LCG DUBREUIL DU BOST COMTE DE GARGILLESSE AND ISABELLE DE BARRAL UNITED ON 17 Jer 1842". This beautifully engraved medal, struck in high relief, exhibits bold intricate and frosty devices. The intricate hand engraved motif of the reverse obviously executed by an experienced hand and took much time and patience. Upon close inspection light signs of handling are noticed, but are hardly a distraction for this massive gold medal. This impressive numismatic relic exhibits a lovely display of fine engraving certain to catch the attention of many medal enthusiasts.
Ex: Henri Terisse Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
Terisse-870 (this piece). By DePaulis. Obverse: A priest blessing a kneeling couple; with signatures DEPAULIS F. / DEPUYMAURIN. D in exergue; Reverse: Crowned arms flanked by unicorn and lion all within wreath. The edge inscription: "LCG DUBREUIL DU BOST COMTE DE GARGILLESSE AND ISABELLE DE BARRAL UNITED ON 17 Jer 1842". This beautifully engraved medal, struck in high relief, exhibits bold intricate and frosty devices. The intricate hand engraved motif of the reverse obviously executed by an experienced hand and took much time and patience. Upon close inspection light signs of handling are noticed, but are hardly a distraction for this massive gold medal. This impressive numismatic relic exhibits a lovely display of fine engraving certain to catch the attention of many medal enthusiasts.
Ex: Henri Terisse Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000