Antonio Canova, 1757-1822. Laudatory medal, 1817 (Bronze, 34 mm, 22.52 g) by F. Putinati. ANTONIO CANOVA Bare headed bust right; on the neck cut, PUTINATI. Rev. AL SECOLO DECIMO NONO in three lines; Hermes helmet above, helmeted bust right below; all within a circular line in the shape of a snake biting its tail. Forrer p. 711. Essling 2699. Extremely fine.
Ex Astarte XIII, 12-13 September 2003, lot 1684.