1817 Pierre Mignard Medal - Galerie Métallique des Grands Hommes Français
1817 Pierre Mignard Medal - Galerie Métallique des Grands Hommes Français

1817 Pierre Mignard Medal - Galerie Métallique des Grands Hommes Français

£67.00
 
£67.00
 

Obverse: Portrait of Pierre Mignard, a renowned French Baroque painter, depicted in high relief, facing right. His hair is long and flowing, emphasizing his artistic character.
Obverse legend: "PIERRE MIGNARD" around the edge.
Artist signature: "DOMARD F." at the bottom right, indicating that the medal was designed by renowned French engraver, Domard F..
Reverse: Contains a bold inscription detailing Mignard's birth and death dates, along with his significance as one of France's great historical figures.
Reverse legend: "NÉ A TROYES EN M.DC.X. MORT EN M.DC.XCV." ("Born in Troyes in 1610, Died in 1695.")
Below the date: "GALERIE MÉTALLIQUE DES GRANDS HOMMES FRANÇAIS" followed by "1817," 
Edge: Smooth, with damage where a loop was removed.
Engraver: DOMARD Joseph-François (1792-1858)
Country: France.
Year: 1817.
Metal: Cooper
Weight: ± 35.79 g
Diameter: ± 40.5 mm.
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!

 
SKU: MED178-
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