Attributed to Giovanni Candida (c. 1445/50-99), Archduke Maximilian I of Austria and Maria of Burgundy, bronze medal, possibly commemorating their marriage in 1477, MAXIMILIANVS FR CAES F DVX AVSTR BVRGVND, bust of Maximilian right with long flowing hair, rev., MARIA KAROLI F DVX BVRGVNDIAE AVSTRIAE BRAB C FLAN, bust of Maria right, her hair braided and knotted at back; behind, crowned MM monogram, 49mm (Hill 831 (47-49mm); Armand II, 80, 1; Kress 225 = Pollard 259; Bargello 264 ff.; Scaglia 106; Scher, Currency of Fame 37), contemporary cast and extremely fine with brown patina Provenance: John R. Gaines collection; Alain Moatti, Paris.

Estimate: GBP 1000 - 1500