Baldwin & Sons
Argentum Auction Fall 2014 1 November 2014
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, WORLD MEDALS, ITALY, Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498), Dominican priest, uniface circular Plaquette, Bronzed-lead, 19th Century, derived from the image by Niccolo di Forzore Spinelli, called Niccolo Fiorentini hooded bust left, P HIERONYMVS SAVONAROLA ORDINIS PRAE, incised "PR" on reverse, 95mm,. Very fine.
Savonarola, who preached against the moral corruption of the clergy, was the leader of Florence from 1494 until his execution in 1498. He is remembered for his destruction of "immoral art" and the burning of books.
Estimate: £40-60
Savonarola, who preached against the moral corruption of the clergy, was the leader of Florence from 1494 until his execution in 1498. He is remembered for his destruction of "immoral art" and the burning of books.
Estimate: £40-60