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Ref: 1319

France, "La Source" (the Spring), silver plaquette medal issued 1900, by Daniel Dupuis

Obv: naked woman stands drinking from an ornate fountain

Rev: cherub on a rockface, right hand in stream of water which plunges into pool below

 

Diameter: 36 x 66mm; Condition: about extremely fine, charming style, scarce in silver

References: CGMP 3/175; BM Acq. 1983-87 p.20

Notes: This medal was issued just after the artist's death in 1899 - Dupuis had the misfortune to be murdered by his insane wife, who then shot herself.

Price £195

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