Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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FRANCE. Agricultural Associations Silver Award Medal, ND (ca. 1900). Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
By Alphée Dubois. 40mm. Obverse: France, standing at left and facing right, right hand pointing to a book labeled "SCIENCE" atop a plinth, and left hand on the shoulder of Agriculture who is standing and facing left, sower in the lower right background, perimeter legend above; Reverse: Escutcheon on a cartouche, with "ASSOCIATIONS AGRICOLES" legend in center, superimposed on grains and flowers above; banderole, grapevines and grape clusters below. Cornucopia privy mark. A lovely Art Nouveau medal with a pleasing golden-hued argent patina and matte surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $50 - $80
By Alphée Dubois. 40mm. Obverse: France, standing at left and facing right, right hand pointing to a book labeled "SCIENCE" atop a plinth, and left hand on the shoulder of Agriculture who is standing and facing left, sower in the lower right background, perimeter legend above; Reverse: Escutcheon on a cartouche, with "ASSOCIATIONS AGRICOLES" legend in center, superimposed on grains and flowers above; banderole, grapevines and grape clusters below. Cornucopia privy mark. A lovely Art Nouveau medal with a pleasing golden-hued argent patina and matte surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $50 - $80