France. Medal Francia Carlo Ferdinando, Duca di Berry, Medaglia 1820 opus R. Gayrard.gr. 44,65 40mm (No reserve price)

France Carlo Ferdinando, Duke of Berry, Medal 1820 opus R. Gayrard.gr. 44,65 40mm
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FRANCIA
Carlo Ferdinando, Duke of Berry, 1778-1820.
Medal 1820 opus R. Gayrard.
gr. 44,57 mm 41
Dr. C F BITURIG DUX NAT 24 JAN 1778 -
CONFOSSUS SICA PERIIT 14 FE 1820. Bust of the
Duke of Berry; below, GAYRARD F. Rv. NON EST DOLOR - SICUT DOLOR MEUS. Head of Carolina of Bourbon in mourning veil; at the sides, NUPTA 17 JUN 1816 / ORBA 14 FEBR 1820 - CAR FERD LUD /
BITURIG DUCISSA; in exergue, GAYRARD F.
State:q FDC
For the death of the Duke of Berry.
Charles Ferdinand d'Artois, Duke of Berry
* Born: 24 January 1778
* Died: 14 February 1820 (assassinated by Louvel)
* Medal of 1820
* Engraver: Raymond Gayrard (R. Gayrard)
* Diameter: 40 mm
*Weight: 44,65 g
France - Charles Ferdinand, Duc de Berry
(1778-1820)
Medal commemorative issued after the assassination of the prince in 1820.
Engraver: Raymond Gayrard.
FRANCE - Carlo Ferdinando d'Artois, Duke of Berry (1778-1820)
Medal commemorative, 1820 -
Raymond Gayrard
Splendid and rare French commemorative medal dedicated to Charles Ferdinand d'Artois,
Duke of Berry, second son of the future king Charles X of France. The prince, born on 24 January 1778, was assassinated in Paris on 14 February 1820, an event that caused great shock in Restoration-era Europe.
The obverse features the refined bust of the Duke in military uniform, the work of the celebrated French medalist Raymond Gayrard, whose signature appears below the bust trim. The reverse bears an allegorical composition of high artistic quality, typical of the French medallic school of the early nineteenth century.
Bronze, 40 mm, 44,65 g.
Exceptional preservation with sharp relief, complete details and splendid original brown-chocolate patina. A piece of great historical and artistic charm, representative of the best French Restoration medallic production.
provenance from a private collection
A beautiful and scarce French commemorative medal dedicated to Charles Ferdinand d'Artois,
Duke of Berry, second son of the future King Charles X of France. Born on January 24, 1778, the prince was assassinated in Paris on February 14, 1820, an event that deeply shocked Restoration-era France and Europe.

The obverse presents a finely executed bust of the Duke in military uniform, by the renowned French medallist Raymond Gayrard, whose signature appears below the truncation of the bust. The reverse displays an elegant allegorical composition of remarkable artistic quality, characteristic of early 19th-century French medallic art
Exceptional preservation with sharp details, full original relief, and an attractive chocolate-brown patina. A highly desirable historical and artistic piece, representing the finest traditions of French Restoration medallic engraving.