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FRANCE. Jules-Clément Chaplain. Silver Medal. National Conservatory for Music & Declamation, 1894. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
68mm; 150.52 gms. Embossed and awarded to Mr. Dufour for first place in comic opera. Obverse: Euterpe reclining right on rocks, holding lyre and resting head upon hand; to right, Melpomene standing facing, head lowered left, holding mask and dagger; Reverse: Legend in five lines "R. F. / 1er PRIX / D'OPERA-COMIQUE / Mr DUFOUR / 1894." Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 5h. Though exhibiting numerous hairlines, this light gray specimen presents elegant artistry and belonged to Mr. Dufour, a very renowned opera figure at the end of the 19th century. Includes original case of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
68mm; 150.52 gms. Embossed and awarded to Mr. Dufour for first place in comic opera. Obverse: Euterpe reclining right on rocks, holding lyre and resting head upon hand; to right, Melpomene standing facing, head lowered left, holding mask and dagger; Reverse: Legend in five lines "R. F. / 1er PRIX / D'OPERA-COMIQUE / Mr DUFOUR / 1894." Edge: [cornucopia] ARGENT located at 5h. Though exhibiting numerous hairlines, this light gray specimen presents elegant artistry and belonged to Mr. Dufour, a very renowned opera figure at the end of the 19th century. Includes original case of issue.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500