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Two Medals of 19th Century French Statesmen
Estimate:
$200 - $250
Sold
$125
Live Auction
February 6th, 2020 l Fine Jewelry, Luxury Accessories, Sterling Silver, Coins, Currency & Militaria
Category
Description
1.) L.A. Thiers President of the Republic 1871-1873 (159.6 g, 69.5 mm) in a wood frame (150.5mm x 144.7 mm) medal by Eug�ne Andr� Oudin� (1818-1887) Thiers was the first President of the 4th Republic 2.) 1905 Emile Combes le Block Republicain by L. Deschamps (190.6 g and 75.55 mm) Combes was a French statesman who led the Bloc des gauches's cabinet 1902-1905
Condition
1.) Wood frame cracked at top 2.) Tape residue on reverse
Provenance
Both Medals" The Lucas family Collections, Baltimore, Thence by descent to Bertha Lucas (died 1943) Bequeathed by Bertha Lucas to the manager of Lucas Brothers, Jesse G. Kaufman, 1943 Thence by descent to the present owner.
