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FRANCE. Georges-Henri Prud'homme. Bronze Plaque. 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Moliere Bronze Plaque, 1925. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
67x91mm; 240.62 gms. Maier-242. Engraved and awarded to Mme. Lebard. Obverse: Bust facing slightly right within medallion; below, comedic arms with two simian supporters; Reverse: The muse Thalia standing left, holding masks and crowning Moliere with laurel wreath; to left, Moliere seated left at desk; engraved in three lines to upper left, "LA COMEDIE FRANCAISE / A Mme LEBARD / MATINEE DU 24 NOVEMBER 1925." Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. Yellow-bronze surfaces with a charming matte nature. Include original case of issue, though somewhat distressed.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
67x91mm; 240.62 gms. Maier-242. Engraved and awarded to Mme. Lebard. Obverse: Bust facing slightly right within medallion; below, comedic arms with two simian supporters; Reverse: The muse Thalia standing left, holding masks and crowning Moliere with laurel wreath; to left, Moliere seated left at desk; engraved in three lines to upper left, "LA COMEDIE FRANCAISE / A Mme LEBARD / MATINEE DU 24 NOVEMBER 1925." Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. Yellow-bronze surfaces with a charming matte nature. Include original case of issue, though somewhat distressed.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $75 - $150