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May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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FRANCE. Philomathic Society of Bordeaux, 13th Exhibition Gilt Bronze Medal, 1895. UNCIRCULATED.
By Adolphe Rivet. 62mm. Obverse: Bust of Burdigala (Bordeaux), facing left, with ship and grapes in her hair; Arms to right, reclining female pouring jug of wine in exergue, perimeter legend at left; Reverse: Partially-clad female, sitting, facing right, with tablet and stylus, cityscape in the background above, blank escutcheon below. The Philomathic Society of Bordeaux was formed in 1808 with the aim of "the promotion of knowledge, the dissemination of culture and the popularization of science and technology" and still exists today. An attractive example of the Art Nouveau in medal work. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $150
By Adolphe Rivet. 62mm. Obverse: Bust of Burdigala (Bordeaux), facing left, with ship and grapes in her hair; Arms to right, reclining female pouring jug of wine in exergue, perimeter legend at left; Reverse: Partially-clad female, sitting, facing right, with tablet and stylus, cityscape in the background above, blank escutcheon below. The Philomathic Society of Bordeaux was formed in 1808 with the aim of "the promotion of knowledge, the dissemination of culture and the popularization of science and technology" and still exists today. An attractive example of the Art Nouveau in medal work. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $150