Historical and Art Medals

France, 1853. France (Archeology). Napoleon III, Discovery of Niniveh, Æ medal by L. Merley, 63mm (CGMP II, 198). Rare, slightly rubbed but very fine to extremely fine (£50-70)

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

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Louis Merley (1815-1883) studied under Pradier, David d'Angers and Galle. Premier Grand Prix de Rome 1843 (gem-engraving). (See BDM IV, p. 41).