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France, Funeral of President Carnot, 1894, a bronze plaque by O. Roty, La France contemplating Carnot’s body lying in state, reverse funeral cortège, 80 x 58mm (PBE 860; CGMP p.358; BDM VIII, 176; Jones, The Art of the Medal, 323; cf. BDW 5, 14, and 15, 864). Extremely fine and as struck with most attractive patination, scarce in this state (£30-40)

Marie-François Sadi Carnot (1837-94), elected President of France 3 Dec. 1887; died 24 June 1894, funeral held 1 July 1894