ITALY. Mixed Lots. Italian States - France. Quartet of Bronze Biographical Medals, "1818-23" (ca. 1818-44). All NGC Certified.
1) Domenico Cimarosa, 1818. Diameter: 41mm. By Barre & Durand in Paris. NGC MS-63 Brown. 2) Michelangelo, 1819. Diameter: 41mm. By Gayrard & Durand in Paris. NGC MS-64 Brown. 3) Vittorio Alfieri, "1820" (ca. 1826-44). Diameter: 41mm. By Donadio & Durand in Munich. NGC MS-64 Brown. 4) Ulysses Aldrovandus, 1823. Diameter: 42mm. By Peuvrier & Durand in Paris. NGC MS-63 Brown. A great arrangement of famous Italian men from Durand's massive French series illustrating famous men (and a few women) from throughout history. All are glossy brown with great luster in the fields and excellent portraits. Further, the pedigree increases their allure that much more.
Ex: Johns Hopkins University/John Work Garrett Collection, Part III (Numismatic Fine Arts/Bank Leu - 3/1985) Lot # 1303.
Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00