Summary
Electroformed uniface Portrait medal of Napoleon, by Bertrand Andrieu, Issued by France. The medal has been joined by a circular frame with lugs on the back, may have been designed to be incorporated in a piece of furniture or a book cover.
Obverse Description
Draped and laureate busts of Napoleon facing right wearing Legion of Honour medal; around, 'NAPOLEON EMPEREUR'; on truncation, 'ANDRIEU F'.
Reverse Description
Draped and laureate busts of Napoleon facing right wearing Legion of Honour medal; around, 'NAPOLEON EMPEREUR'; on truncation, 'ANDRIEU F'. Crude incuse of obverse.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Issued By
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Artist
Bertrand Andrieu
A copy of the Andrieu medal probably unofficial but retaining his name for commercial reasons -
Series
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Material
Copper
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
78 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round