France, 1900. Albert Gaudry, a bronze plaque by F.-C.V. de Vernon, 70 x 52mm (BDM VI, 240 [date given as 1902]). Very fine to extremely fine, rare; in original leather box (£50-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Albert Gaudry, palaeontologist, excavated the rich fossil deposits at Pikermi, 1855-60