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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Jules-Clément Chaplain. Silver Medal. Beautiful Gardening, 1888. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
68mm; 140.26 gms. Embossed and awarded to Mr. Francois Maillard. Obverse: Female seated left upon rocks in a pastoral setting; at her feet, two nude children, one of whom cradles a long cross; Reverse: Awardee's name and date embossed in five lines: "A Mr. MAILLARD FRANCOIS 5 FEVRIER 1888;" all within laurel wreath. Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT. Presenting deep gray surfaces with some subtle, alluring iridescence, this impressive award medal offers great eye appeal.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300
68mm; 140.26 gms. Embossed and awarded to Mr. Francois Maillard. Obverse: Female seated left upon rocks in a pastoral setting; at her feet, two nude children, one of whom cradles a long cross; Reverse: Awardee's name and date embossed in five lines: "A Mr. MAILLARD FRANCOIS 5 FEVRIER 1888;" all within laurel wreath. Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT. Presenting deep gray surfaces with some subtle, alluring iridescence, this impressive award medal offers great eye appeal.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300