Baldwin & Sons
Auction 90 24 September 2014
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, WORLD MEDALS, France, Pierre-Jean de Béranger (1780-1857), French poet and songwriter, uniface Bronze Medal, by David d'Angers, bust in high relief left, J. P. DE BERANGER, signed below truncation DAVID and dated 1830, 133mm, foundry mark of Richard Frères, integral suspension loop at top (Reinis 36; Chesneau 399; Schaz p.54). About extremely fine, dark patination.
Béranger has been described as "the most popular French songwriter of all time". However following the downfall of Napoleon, his songs and poems became very critical of the restored Bourbon monarchy and government. Whilst these were to bring him instant fame, they also saw to his imprisonment in 1821 for three months.
Estimate: £180-220
Béranger has been described as "the most popular French songwriter of all time". However following the downfall of Napoleon, his songs and poems became very critical of the restored Bourbon monarchy and government. Whilst these were to bring him instant fame, they also saw to his imprisonment in 1821 for three months.
Estimate: £180-220