Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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FRANCE. Georges-Henri Prud'homme. Bronze Plaque. "The Widows", ND (ca. 1906). Paris Mint. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
69x76mm; 140.23 gms. Maier-237. Cross-shaped. Obverse: Fisherman's wife watches ship sinking to left upon a stormy sea; Reverse: Five veiled widows walking toward a pastoral church. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. A solemn and exceedingly artistic piece, this type is also presented in a rather interesting shape somewhat resembling a cross. Yellow-brown surfaces with a charming matte nature. VERY RARE.
From the Collection of Richard Jewell.
69x76mm; 140.23 gms. Maier-237. Cross-shaped. Obverse: Fisherman's wife watches ship sinking to left upon a stormy sea; Reverse: Five veiled widows walking toward a pastoral church. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. A solemn and exceedingly artistic piece, this type is also presented in a rather interesting shape somewhat resembling a cross. Yellow-brown surfaces with a charming matte nature. VERY RARE.
From the Collection of Richard Jewell.
Ex: Heritage 1100 (9/2008) Lot # 28960.
Estimate: $300 - $500