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FRANCE. Louis-Alexandre Bottée. Cast Uniface Bronze Maquette. "Marianne", ND (ca. 1890). Paris Mint. AS MADE.
123mm; 203.97 gms. Obverse: Armored bust of Marianne facing slightly left, wearing laurel wreath and Phrygian cap; below, Rumor advancing left, sounding trumpet; Reverse: Rough incuse of obverse. Edge: Some light marks as made, otherwise plain. Charming brown surfaces that are essentially as made. This design was later used in smaller format with a variety of reverse types by the Paris mint. VERY RARE and impressive.
Estimate: $75 - $150
123mm; 203.97 gms. Obverse: Armored bust of Marianne facing slightly left, wearing laurel wreath and Phrygian cap; below, Rumor advancing left, sounding trumpet; Reverse: Rough incuse of obverse. Edge: Some light marks as made, otherwise plain. Charming brown surfaces that are essentially as made. This design was later used in smaller format with a variety of reverse types by the Paris mint. VERY RARE and impressive.
Estimate: $75 - $150