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LOT 2172
Post Medieval Bronze Medallion of Maria Magdalena of Austria
FRANCE, 17TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (93 grams, 76 mm).
A heavy medallion bearing the profile bust of Maria Magdalena of Austria (1587-1629), cast from a medal by Guillaume Dupré, circa. 1613; pierced twice through the edge for mounting.
Provenance
Private collection, UK.
Footnotes
Maria Magdalena of Austria (1587-1629) was the Archduchess of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany and wife of Cosimo II de’ Medici (1589-1636).
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LOT 2172
Post Medieval Bronze Medallion of Maria Magdalena of Austria
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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