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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Louis-Alexandre Bottée. Bronze Medal. Baron Camille de Rochetaillee/Saint Just Church, 1892. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
68mm; 149.26 gms. Obverse: Bust facing slightly left in frock coat; below, on decorative plaque between laurel branches, "EXre D'AUTEUR;" Reverse: Female personification of Religion partially kneeling left, holding cathedral model; above, upper body of Jesus facing slightly right, with drapery and Sacred Heart; long cross and anchor behind. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 7h. Alluring light reddish-brown surfaces and appealing matte nature throughout. A VERY RARE offering from the artist, this piece is made that much more desirable by being stamped on the obverse as part of his personal holdings. A majestic piece with great history. Includes original box of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
68mm; 149.26 gms. Obverse: Bust facing slightly left in frock coat; below, on decorative plaque between laurel branches, "EXre D'AUTEUR;" Reverse: Female personification of Religion partially kneeling left, holding cathedral model; above, upper body of Jesus facing slightly right, with drapery and Sacred Heart; long cross and anchor behind. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 7h. Alluring light reddish-brown surfaces and appealing matte nature throughout. A VERY RARE offering from the artist, this piece is made that much more desirable by being stamped on the obverse as part of his personal holdings. A majestic piece with great history. Includes original box of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Ex: Collection of Louis-Alexandre Bottée.
Estimate: $500 - $1000