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Lot 133
Cosimo I de? Medici, second Duke of Florence (1519-1574), small cast Bronze Medal, by Domenico di Polo de?Vetri, 1537, armoured bust right, COSMVS MED II REI P FLOR DVX, rev the star sign for Capricorn, stars above, ANIMI CONSCIENTIA ET FIDVCIA FATI, 32mm (Att 783; Arm I, 144, 2; Pollard [2007] 360; Kress, 315; Bargello II, 330), 32mm. An extremely fine cast taken from a pierced original.
Lot 134
Exposition International des Arts et Techniques, Paris, 1937, a large cast gilt-bronze medal by H. Dropsy, a female figure preparing to crown a naked male worker with a wreath, rev. three standing figures, named (William C Bullitt Ambassadeur Des Etats-Unis D`Amerique), 115mm Provenance: William Bullitt was appointed the first United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union by Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933-36. He was posted as Ambassador to France from 1936 to 1940.
Lot 12
Henry VIII, large cast bronze restitutional portrait medal, bust almost full-face, wearing broad-rimmed hat, collar of office and St George medal on riband, HENRICVS VIII DE GRATIA ANGLIA REX, 89.5mm (MI 49/46; Pollard 2007, 781; H & P, p. 145, pl. 29.2). A handsome medal, nearly extremely fine, pierced at top, scarce. This portrait, which is derived from Holbein, is sometimes paired with that of Erasmus, taken from a bronze medal of 1519 by Quentin Matsys. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 24 September, 2013 (lot 5266).
Lot 140
James I, the Peace with Spain, cast bronze medal, 1604, laureate and armoured bust right, the armour decorated and sash over right shoulder, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB R, rev., Peace with palm branch faces Religion with beacon-light, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, wide rim around, 38.5mm (MI 194/16). An unusual rare and probably not contemporary medal, extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, June 2001; ticket states ex Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).
Lot 151
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, cast bronze medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28mm (MI 201/30; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). A contemporary cast, very fine and very rare. There are three varieties of this rare medal, struck in gold and silver and all are rare, which might explain the need to produce contemporary cast impressions. See also note to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, 2003.
Lot 182
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast bronze medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length armoured bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing Garter robes and George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 56.5 x 43.5mm (MI 233/95; cf. Eim. 101A), integral suspension loop. An old cast, very fine and very rare. Provenance: Peus Auction, 1 November, 2013 (lot 1082).
Lot 203
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, gilt-bronze medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, bust right, wearing open crown, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/26; Eim. 111; BMC [Jones] 131; Brooker 1259; North 2675; Platt, type A, pp. 120-21). Nearly extremely fine, tiny test mark on bottom edge. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 980); ex Farquhar Collection.
Lot 206
Charles I, "so-called" Pattern Shilling, 1629, Tower mint, by Nicolas Briot, struck in light bronze or brass, crowned shield within the collar of the Order of the Thistle, all within the Garter itself, CAROLUS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., REGIT UNUS UTROQUE, sceptre and trident in saltire, date 1628 in exergue, 28.5mm, 2.15mm thick (MI 251/28; Eimer 112, note; BMC [Jones], 134; ; Platt, type C, p. 121; Brooker - ; N - ). Obverse nearly very fine, the reverse considerably rubbed in centre, very rare. The example listed in MI is bi-metallic, having a copper border to a brass centre. Provenance: Bt. eBay, January, 2005.
Lot 236
Endymion Porter (1587-1649), diplomat and royalist, black basalt medal, believed Wedgwood, after the bronze medal by Jean Warin (1635), his bearded bust right, wearing lace collar, ENDYMION PORTER R CAROLI A CVBICVLIS ÆTAT SVÆ 48, 71.5mm (cf MI 276/78; pl. XXIII, 3; cf BMC [Jones] 298; R & S, p. 282), late 18th century and without mark. As made. Reilly & Savage list an oval example and the Wedgwood Catalogue of 1779 mentions "E. Porter". Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October, 2013.
Lot 253
Charles I, gilt-silver portrait medallion, c.1642, in the style of Jean or Claude Warin, bust right wearing lace collar over armour, two sashes, one with Garter George, his hair long with lovelock over his left shoulder, CAROLVS I DG MAGN BRIT FRANC ET HIB REX ET ÆTATIS SVÆ, rev., Aurora in her chariot drawn by a winged horse, VIRTVTIS FORMÆQ PRÆVIA, 70mm, 90.44g (MI 292/107; Platt p. 241, type B), integral shaped suspension loop with ring. A handsome medal, good very fine and extremely rare. This medal was originally known only from the specimen in the collection of Edward Pretty (see MI, where attributed to Jean Warin), which came to light when sold in the Hever Castle Collection sale (Sotheby, 15 June, 1969). [Sir] Mark Jones did not attribute the medal in BMC French Medals, however a note in his hand was sold with the specimen, in silvered bronze, in the Papillon Collection (Bonhams, 25 March, 1998, lot 24), stating, "It seems likely that it is a relatively early and possibly 17th century". The reverse of the medal is a direct copy of the reverse of Trezzo`s medal of Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (Attwood 71; Kress 438). Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 5 May, 2005 (lot 1417).
Lot 302
Charles I, a uniface gilt-bronze Memorial medal, 1649, by Hans Reinhardt the younger, a variation on the previous medal, conjoined busts right of Charles and Henrietta Maria, he, in armour slightly turned, hair falling over plain lace collar, wearing Garter George on ribbon, she with pearl necklace, CAR ET MAR DG ANGL FRANC ET HIBER RR, the design and legend against a stippled background, 73mm (cf MI 350/209; Eim. 159, cf Platt p. 259), with ornate integral suspension loop. A second superb medal, extremely fine. The maker has carefully tooled the design, `improved` the fine detail and simplified the legend.
![Elizabeth Cleypole [Claypole] (1629-1658), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, oval uniface bronze medal, a Stuart restitutio](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10119/2911356/386-2014918143210_468x382.jpg)
Lot 386
Elizabeth Cleypole [Claypole] (1629-1658), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, oval uniface bronze medal, a Stuart restitution after the medal by John Kirk copying Thomas Simon, struck mid-late 18th century, bust right, her hair in ringlets, wearing necklace, within raised laurel wreath border, 50 x 41mm (MI 431/76; cf. Platt II, p. 40). Extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. eBay, April, 2010.
Lot 429
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded 1348, bronze impression of the Great Seal of the Order, by Thomas Simon, St. George in armour with plumed helm, on horseback charging to right and about to slay the dragon, MAGNVMI SIGIILVM NOBILLISS ORDINIS GARTERI, 111mm (Vertue p. 57, pl. XXXV), early-mid 18th century. Very fine and rare. A highly spirited design made shortly after the Restoration of the monarchy. A similar patinated bronze impression was sold in Baldwin Auction 31, 15 October, 2002 (lot 1005). Provenance: Bonham`s Auction, 20 June, 2005.
Lot 458
Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), ships burnt in the Medway, 1667, a cast bronze complimentary medal, by Pieter van Abeele, bust of de Ruyter facing in armour and cravat, wearing Collar and Order, MICHIEL ADr DE RVYTER R L ADM V HOLL E WESTV Ec, rev., garnished shield of arms, ANNO 1667, 72mm (MI 526/174, obv.; MH 578; Frederiks 22/22). Almost very fine and darkly patinated. The medal a cast of a silver piece made in two separate halves and united at the rim. Provenance: Peuss Auction, 31 October 2013 (lot 1241).
Lot 497
Titus Oates and the Popish Plot, small copper / bronze portrait medal commemorating the Popish Plot, 1678, bust three quarters -left, rev., a man spies on the King, walking by a pond (in St. James`s Park), 18.5mm (MI 580/253). Very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Frank Ernest Macfadyen [Newcastle-on-Tyne] Collection, Sotheby, 15-16 July, 1907 (lot 227), sold with collector`s ticket; Bt D. Fearon, January, 2011.
Lot 5
John Kendal (d. 1501), Turcopolier (Colonel General of Infantry) of the Order of St John (1477), the Siege of Rhodes by the Turks, cast bronze portrait Medal, 1480, of Italian manufacture, bust right with long hair, IO KENDAL RHODI TVRCVOPELLERIVS, rev., shield of arms, TEMPORE. OBSIDIONIS. TVRCHORVM. MCCCCLXXX, 55mm (MI 17/3; Hill 934; Furse p. 379). A somewhat worn but original cast with old but later gilding applied, reverse fine, obverse better. John Kendal was commissary and deputy to Pope Sixtus IV "throughout the globe" and Turcopolier at the time of the siege of Rhodes by the Turks. The latter post was annexed to that of Grand Bailiff of England and he was also Prior of the Order of St John in London and Grand Master. As such the task of recruiting for troops, especially in Ireland, to fight the Turks fell to him. The medal is sold with an old collector`s ticket priced at "2000 frs". Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 4 May, 2006 (lot 2311).
Lot 505
France, Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), knight, senior painter to the French King, Chancellor of the Academy, French bronze medal, 1684, by Jean Bernard, bust of Le Brun left, hair long, wearing medal on ribbon, rev., the attributes of painting, drawing, architecture and sculpture, HAE TIBI ERVNT ARTES, 55.5mm. Extremely fine with light bronze patination. Le Brun was also the subject of a somewhat similar, but right facing portrait medal, by Charles Jean François Cheron.
Lot 511
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), defeated at the Battle of Sedgmoor, cast bronze medal, 1685, of Dutch manufacture, armoured bust right, hair long and with lace cravat, IACOBVS DVX MONMOUTH, rev., the Duke falls from a column attempting to reach three crowns, military trophies around, PROVIDENTIA, in ex, IMPROVIDENTIA, 42.5mm (MI 614/24). Much as made and without wear, extremely fine and extremely rare. James Scott (1649-1685), Duke of Monmouth, King Charles II`s natural son (with Lucy Waters) who claimed the Protestant throne on the death of his father and was indeed proclaimed King at Taunton on the 20th June, 9 days after landing at Lyme Regis. The medal`s portrait somewhat imitative of that by George Bower (MI 614/25). Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon; ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (Lot 77); ex Greta S. Heckett, Sotheby, 25 May, 1977 (Lot 187); ex Cochran Patrick, Sotheby, 8 November, 1949 (Lot 58).
Lot 58
Sir Richard Shelley (b. 1514), Grand Prior of the Knights of Malta in England, later Turcopolier of infantry, cast bronze portrait medal, 1577, perhaps Venetian, perhaps by Bernard Rantwic, half-length bust right wearing armour bearing the cross of the Knights of Malta on breastplate, ruff collar and scarf tied at his right, RICARDVS SCELLEIVS PRIOR ANGLIAE AN.SVAE.LXIIII rev., a griffin, ducally gorged, in landscape, PATRIARVM EXCVBITOR OPVM, 68.5mm (MI 127/74; cf Eim. 49; Schembri - ; cf Pollard 2007, II, 780; cf Kress 640; cf. Salton 151). An early aftercast (from a pierced example), very fine. Shelley had gone to Spain early in the reign of Elizabeth I and later joined the Grand Master Jean de la Vallette in Malta, taking part in the great siege. Following Valette`s death he retired to Venice, where he was to die. The griffin`s head was the crest of Shelley, and the legend alludes to the story of the war between the Arimaspi and the griffins to steal the gold watched over by the latter. It has been conjectured that this legend refers to the success of Shelley`s negotiations respecting the Levant trade. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (lot 10).
Lot 59
Sir Richard Shelley (b. 1514), Grand Prior of the Knights of Malta in England, later Turcopolier of infantry, cast bronze portrait medal, 1577, by Bernard Rantwic, half-length bust right wearing armour bearing the cross of the Knights of Malta on breastplate, ruff collar and scarf tied at his left, RICARDVS SCELLEIVS PRIOR ANGLIÆ, signed below truncation, rev., a griffin, ducally gorged, in landscape, PATRIARVM EXCVBITOR OPVM, 68.5mm (MI 127/74; cf Eim. 49; Schembri - ; Pollard 2007, II, 780; Kress 640 [an electrotype]; Salton 151). An early aftercast (from a pierced example), very fine. See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 March, 1998 (lot 10); ex Spink, 1977.
Lot 591
ITALY, two satyrs, Venetian School, cast bronze medal, 16th century, a satyr head to left, incorporating some animal features, rev., a satyr-head to left, composed of a tangle of phalluses and testicles, 40.5mm (Attwood 416). Very fine, scarce. The phallus-head medals are linked with the well-known poet Pietro Aretino (1492-1557), who was famous for his satirical poems. There have been several suggestions for the medal; that Aretino commissioned it and that the obverse is Paolo Giovio; that it is revenge by someone insulted by Aretino; that it alludes to Aretino`s homosexuality. One variety depicts Aretino on the obverse and the medal has legends on both sides. As an image, the phallus-head first appeared in a drawing attributed to Cecchino del Salviati and also on a maiolica plate from 1536.
Lot 8
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c.1471-1530), cast bronze medal, unsigned, bust right wearing buttoned gown and cap, THOMAS VOLSEY S F E CA…, rev., naked female figure, perhaps Peace, holding palm branch and standing facing on globe, around which entwined a serpent with three heads, 59mm (MI -; Eim. -; Att -; Pollard -; Arm. -). A piece broken from edge, at 4 o`clock, very fine and a cast of considerable age. The medal is a late 17th century restitution. It appears to be by the same hand as the excessively rare medal of Sir Thomas Moore (MI 34/23) and by an unknown Florentine medallist (D.Fearon, Numismatic Circular, June 1978, where the Moore medal is discussed). Provenance: Ex. Michael Hall Collection, Part III; Baldwin Auction, 28 September 2010 (lot 2522)
Lot 58
Sir Richard Shelley (b. 1514), Grand Prior of the Knights of Malta in England, later Turcopolier of infantry, cast bronze portrait medal, 1577, perhaps Venetian, perhaps by Bernard Rantwic, half-length bust right wearing armour bearing the cross of the Knights of Malta on breastplate, ruff collar and scarf tied at his right, RICARDVS SCELLEIVS PRIOR ANGLIAE AN.SVAE.LXIIII rev., a griffin, ducally gorged, in landscape, PATRIARVM EXCVBITOR OPVM, 68.5mm (MI 127/74; cf Eim. 49; Schembri - ; cf Pollard 2007, II, 780; cf Kress 640; cf. Salton 151). An early aftercast (from a pierced example), very fine. Shelley had gone to Spain early in the reign of Elizabeth I and later joined the Grand Master Jean de la Vallette in Malta, taking part in the great siege. Following Valette`s death he retired to Venice, where he was to die. The griffin`s head was the crest of Shelley, and the legend alludes to the story of the war between the Arimaspi and the griffins to steal the gold watched over by the latter. It has been conjectured that this legend refers to the success of Shelley`s negotiations respecting the Levant trade. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (lot 10).
Lot 59
Sir Richard Shelley (b. 1514), Grand Prior of the Knights of Malta in England, later Turcopolier of infantry, cast bronze portrait medal, 1577, by Bernard Rantwic, half-length bust right wearing armour bearing the cross of the Knights of Malta on breastplate, ruff collar and scarf tied at his left, RICARDVS SCELLEIVS PRIOR ANGLIÆ, signed below truncation, rev., a griffin, ducally gorged, in landscape, PATRIARVM EXCVBITOR OPVM, 68.5mm (MI 127/74; cf Eim. 49; Schembri - ; Pollard 2007, II, 780; Kress 640 [an electrotype]; Salton 151). An early aftercast (from a pierced example), very fine. See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 March, 1998 (lot 10); ex Spink, 1977.
Lot 140
James I, the Peace with Spain, cast bronze medal, 1604, laureate and armoured bust right, the armour decorated and sash over right shoulder, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB R, rev., Peace with palm branch faces Religion with beacon-light, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, wide rim around, 38.5mm (MI 194/16). An unusual rare and probably not contemporary medal, extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, June 2001; ticket states ex Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).
Lot 151
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, cast bronze medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28mm (MI 201/30; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). A contemporary cast, very fine and very rare. There are three varieties of this rare medal, struck in gold and silver and all are rare, which might explain the need to produce contemporary cast impressions. See also note to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, 2003.
Lot 182
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast bronze medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length armoured bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing Garter robes and George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 56.5 x 43.5mm (MI 233/95; cf. Eim. 101A), integral suspension loop. An old cast, very fine and very rare. Provenance: Peus Auction, 1 November, 2013 (lot 1082).
Lot 203
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, gilt-bronze medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, bust right, wearing open crown, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/26; Eim. 111; BMC [Jones] 131; Brooker 1259; North 2675; Platt, type A, pp. 120-21). Nearly extremely fine, tiny test mark on bottom edge. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 980); ex Farquhar Collection.
Lot 206
Charles I, "so-called" Pattern Shilling, 1629, Tower mint, by Nicolas Briot, struck in light bronze or brass, crowned shield within the collar of the Order of the Thistle, all within the Garter itself, CAROLUS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., REGIT UNUS UTROQUE, sceptre and trident in saltire, date 1628 in exergue, 28.5mm, 2.15mm thick (MI 251/28; Eimer 112, note; BMC [Jones], 134; ; Platt, type C, p. 121; Brooker - ; N - ). Obverse nearly very fine, the reverse considerably rubbed in centre, very rare. The example listed in MI is bi-metallic, having a copper border to a brass centre. Provenance: Bt. eBay, January, 2005.
Lot 236
Endymion Porter (1587-1649), diplomat and royalist, black basalt medal, believed Wedgwood, after the bronze medal by Jean Warin (1635), his bearded bust right, wearing lace collar, ENDYMION PORTER R CAROLI A CVBICVLIS ÆTAT SVÆ 48, 71.5mm (cf MI 276/78; pl. XXIII, 3; cf BMC [Jones] 298; R & S, p. 282), late 18th century and without mark. As made. Reilly & Savage list an oval example and the Wedgwood Catalogue of 1779 mentions "E. Porter". Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October, 2013.
Lot 237
Sir William Ducy, Bt., later Viscount Downes (1612-1697), aged 21, uniface cast bronze portrait medal, 1636, by Claude Warin, bust right, in falling lace collar and doublet, the reverse incuse, 78.5 mm. (MI 277/80; BMC [Jones] 300). Good very fine and well cast on thin flan (with sharp indented image and lettering), good patination, two minute casting holes in truncation of bust, very rare. William Ducy [Ducye, Ducie] was the 2nd son of Sir Robert Ducy and Elizabeth Pyott. He married Frances Seymour, daughter of Lord Seymour. In 1656 he succeeded his brother Richard, becoming the 3rd Baron Ducy. He and his uncle Hugh, were appointed a Knights of the Bath in 1662 and Charles II also created him Viscount Downe of Ireland. In 1636, the year this medal was issued, Sir William Ducy and his wife were amongst the principal contributors to the Merchant Tailors` Company Almshouses, near Tower Hill, London. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1137); Glendining Auction, 22 November 1989 (lot 435).
Lot 253
Charles I, gilt-silver portrait medallion, c.1642, in the style of Jean or Claude Warin, bust right wearing lace collar over armour, two sashes, one with Garter George, his hair long with lovelock over his left shoulder, CAROLVS I DG MAGN BRIT FRANC ET HIB REX ET ÆTATIS SVÆ, rev., Aurora in her chariot drawn by a winged horse, VIRTVTIS FORMÆQ PRÆVIA, 70mm, 90.44g (MI 292/107; Platt p. 241, type B), integral shaped suspension loop with ring. A handsome medal, good very fine and extremely rare. This medal was originally known only from the specimen in the collection of Edward Pretty (see MI, where attributed to Jean Warin), which came to light when sold in the Hever Castle Collection sale (Sotheby, 15 June, 1969). [Sir] Mark Jones did not attribute the medal in BMC French Medals, however a note in his hand was sold with the specimen, in silvered bronze, in the Papillon Collection (Bonhams, 25 March, 1998, lot 24), stating, "It seems likely that it is a relatively early and possibly 17th century". The reverse of the medal is a direct copy of the reverse of Trezzo`s medal of Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (Attwood 71; Kress 438). Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 5 May, 2005 (lot 1417).
Lot 302
Charles I, a uniface gilt-bronze Memorial medal, 1649, by Hans Reinhardt the younger, a variation on the previous medal, conjoined busts right of Charles and Henrietta Maria, he, in armour slightly turned, hair falling over plain lace collar, wearing Garter George on ribbon, she with pearl necklace, CAR ET MAR DG ANGL FRANC ET HIBER RR, the design and legend against a stippled background, 73mm (cf MI 350/209; Eim. 159, cf Platt p. 259), with ornate integral suspension loop. A second superb medal, extremely fine. The maker has carefully tooled the design, `improved` the fine detail and simplified the legend.
Lot 429
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded 1348, bronze impression of the Great Seal of the Order, by Thomas Simon, St. George in armour with plumed helm, on horseback charging to right and about to slay the dragon, MAGNVMI SIGIILVM NOBILLISS ORDINIS GARTERI, 111mm (Vertue p. 57, pl. XXXV), early-mid 18th century. Very fine and rare. A highly spirited design made shortly after the Restoration of the monarchy. A similar patinated bronze impression was sold in Baldwin Auction 31, 15 October, 2002 (lot 1005). Provenance: Bonham`s Auction, 20 June, 2005.
Lot 458
Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), ships burnt in the Medway, 1667, a cast bronze complimentary medal, by Pieter van Abeele, bust of de Ruyter facing in armour and cravat, wearing Collar and Order, MICHIEL ADr DE RVYTER R L ADM V HOLL E WESTV Ec, rev., garnished shield of arms, ANNO 1667, 72mm (MI 526/174, obv.; MH 578; Frederiks 22/22). Almost very fine and darkly patinated. The medal a cast of a silver piece made in two separate halves and united at the rim. Provenance: Peuss Auction, 31 October 2013 (lot 1241).
Lot 497
Titus Oates and the Popish Plot, small copper / bronze portrait medal commemorating the Popish Plot, 1678, bust three quarters -left, rev., a man spies on the King, walking by a pond (in St. James`s Park), 18.5mm (MI 580/253). Very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Frank Ernest Macfadyen [Newcastle-on-Tyne] Collection, Sotheby, 15-16 July, 1907 (lot 227), sold with collector`s ticket; Bt D. Fearon, January, 2011.
Lot 511
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), defeated at the Battle of Sedgmoor, cast bronze medal, 1685, of Dutch manufacture, armoured bust right, hair long and with lace cravat, IACOBVS DVX MONMOUTH, rev., the Duke falls from a column attempting to reach three crowns, military trophies around, PROVIDENTIA, in ex, IMPROVIDENTIA, 42.5mm (MI 614/24). Much as made and without wear, extremely fine and extremely rare. James Scott (1649-1685), Duke of Monmouth, King Charles II`s natural son (with Lucy Waters) who claimed the Protestant throne on the death of his father and was indeed proclaimed King at Taunton on the 20th June, 9 days after landing at Lyme Regis. The medal`s portrait somewhat imitative of that by George Bower (MI 614/25). Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon; ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (Lot 77); ex Greta S. Heckett, Sotheby, 25 May, 1977 (Lot 187); ex Cochran Patrick, Sotheby, 8 November, 1949 (Lot 58).
Lot 591
ITALY, two satyrs, Venetian School, cast bronze medal, 16th century, a satyr head to left, incorporating some animal features, rev., a satyr-head to left, composed of a tangle of phalluses and testicles, 40.5mm (Attwood 416). Very fine, scarce. The phallus-head medals are linked with the well-known poet Pietro Aretino (1492-1557), who was famous for his satirical poems. There have been several suggestions for the medal; that Aretino commissioned it and that the obverse is Paolo Giovio; that it is revenge by someone insulted by Aretino; that it alludes to Aretino`s homosexuality. One variety depicts Aretino on the obverse and the medal has legends on both sides. As an image, the phallus-head first appeared in a drawing attributed to Cecchino del Salviati and also on a maiolica plate from 1536.
Lot 5
John Kendal (d. 1501), Turcopolier (Colonel General of Infantry) of the Order of St John (1477), the Siege of Rhodes by the Turks, cast bronze portrait Medal, 1480, of Italian manufacture, bust right with long hair, IO KENDAL RHODI TVRCVOPELLERIVS, rev., shield of arms, TEMPORE. OBSIDIONIS. TVRCHORVM. MCCCCLXXX, 55mm (MI 17/3; Hill 934; Furse p. 379). A somewhat worn but original cast with old but later gilding applied, reverse fine, obverse better. John Kendal was commissary and deputy to Pope Sixtus IV "throughout the globe" and Turcopolier at the time of the siege of Rhodes by the Turks. The latter post was annexed to that of Grand Bailiff of England and he was also Prior of the Order of St John in London and Grand Master. As such the task of recruiting for troops, especially in Ireland, to fight the Turks fell to him. The medal is sold with an old collector`s ticket priced at "2000 frs". Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 4 May, 2006 (lot 2311).
Lot 8
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c.1471-1530), cast bronze medal, unsigned, bust right wearing buttoned gown and cap, THOMAS VOLSEY S F E CA…, rev., naked female figure, perhaps Peace, holding palm branch and standing facing on globe, around which entwined a serpent with three heads, 59mm (MI -; Eim. -; Att -; Pollard -; Arm. -). A piece broken from edge, at 4 o`clock, very fine and a cast of considerable age. The medal is a late 17th century restitution. It appears to be by the same hand as the excessively rare medal of Sir Thomas Moore (MI 34/23) and by an unknown Florentine medallist (D.Fearon, Numismatic Circular, June 1978, where the Moore medal is discussed). Provenance: Ex. Michael Hall Collection, Part III; Baldwin Auction, 28 September 2010 (lot 2522)
Lot 12
Henry VIII, large cast bronze restitutional portrait medal, bust almost full-face, wearing broad-rimmed hat, collar of office and St George medal on riband, HENRICVS VIII DE GRATIA ANGLIA REX, 89.5mm (MI 49/46; Pollard 2007, 781; H & P, p. 145, pl. 29.2). A handsome medal, nearly extremely fine, pierced at top, scarce. This portrait, which is derived from Holbein, is sometimes paired with that of Erasmus, taken from a bronze medal of 1519 by Quentin Matsys. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 24 September, 2013 (lot 5266).
Lot 81
LOT DE QUATRE OBJETS en porcelaine, bleu de cobalt sous couverte et émaux polychromes dans le style de la famille rose, comprenant un vase meiping, transformé en aiguière par l’adjonction d’une monture en bronze doré de style Régence, à décor de personnages, deux vases bouteilles, l’un à décor incisé d’un dragon poursuivant la perle enflammée, l’autre à décor de ruyi, rinceaux, lotus et lambrequins, et, un pot à thé couvert hexagonal, à décor de personnages. Marque apocryphe de l’empereur Chenghua et double-cercle émaillés sous deux des bases. (Quelques fêlures et égrenures).Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIe et XIXe siècles. FOUR PORCELAIN ITEMS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH & 19TH CENTURY. HAUT. (MAX) 25 cm (9 13/16 IN.)
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