FRANCE. Dr. Potain, ND (Before 1903).
58x77mm silvered bronze, by Charpentier. Obverse: Bust right --an uncompromising portrait. Reverse: The doctor making his hospital rounds, above a legend in tribute.
Pierre Carl Potain, 1825-1901. A 167x222mm uniface bronze version is on the Metropolitan Museum's website, noted as a 1903 gift from V.D. Brenner. The September 2012 Baldwin's auction included a silvered bronze example, estimated 60 Pounds, which hammered at 200 Pounds. Some toning.
NEARLY MINT STATE.