A Collection of Art Medals formed by Christian Christensen

France, Proclamation of La République, 1870, a bronze medal by A. Dubois, seated figure of La République being proclaimed by standing figure of La Nation, reverse legend in wreath, 81mm (PBE –; CGMP p.155). A handsome medal, extremely fine and very rare (£50-80)

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

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The 3rd Republic was proclaimed in September 1870; this medal was issued by the Monnaie in 1871