Two copper medals : -Second Empire, Tribute... - Lot 101 - Oger - Blanchet

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Two copper medals : -Second Empire, Tribute... - Lot 101 - Oger - Blanchet
Two copper medals : -Second Empire, Tribute of the city of Paris to the Emperor Napoleon I, 1854 Paris. Divo 226 - Bramsen 2051 The right one represents Ingres' painting of the apotheosis of Napoleon I for the ceiling of the Salon de Napoléon III in the Hôtel-de-ville of Paris (destroyed in the fire of May 24, 1871). Napoleon is represented in the chariot of Glory, crossing the sphere indicated by the zodiac. He is preceded by an eagle, crowned by Immortality, while Fame waves palms before his chariot. France spreads its veils of mourning and contemplates him with joy, while the Disorder which is pursued by Justice plunges back into the night screaming) -Second Empire, the cradle of the Imperial Prince offered by the city of Paris, 1856 Paris. Collignon 1723 - Divo 301. Diam : 7,5 cm With " hand " and COPPER hallmark : period stamp. Slightly rubbed. Small marks on the scrolls. Almost Superb.
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