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FRANCE. Louis-Oscar Roty. Silvered Bronze Plaque. Society for the Encouragement of Art and Industry, 1924. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
41x59mm; 80.12 gms. Engraved and awarded to Henri Sauvage. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Marianne left, wearing garlanded laurel wreath; Reverse: Minerva/Athena standing right, advising Vulcan/Hephaistos in the art of forging a shield with the head of Medusa; shield set upon anvil, against which rests a hammer and tongs; in rectangular plaque in exergue, "HENRI SAUVAGE 1924." Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. Entirely argent and with a lovely matte nature, this award presents great beauty and radiance.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300
41x59mm; 80.12 gms. Engraved and awarded to Henri Sauvage. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Marianne left, wearing garlanded laurel wreath; Reverse: Minerva/Athena standing right, advising Vulcan/Hephaistos in the art of forging a shield with the head of Medusa; shield set upon anvil, against which rests a hammer and tongs; in rectangular plaque in exergue, "HENRI SAUVAGE 1924." Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE located at 6h. Entirely argent and with a lovely matte nature, this award presents great beauty and radiance.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300