France. Médaille en bronze "Louis XVI. Abandon de tous les privilèges 1789" par Duvivier et Gatteaux (No reserve price)
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French bronze historical medal, about 63 mm in diameter, weighing 130.3 g, dating from 1789, obverse with a Louis XVI portrait by B. Duvivier and reverse by Gatteaux depicting the National Assembly and the Abandonment of all privileges, not certified or graded.
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Important historical French bronze medal dedicated to the abandonment of privileges during the session of the National Assembly on 4 August 1789, a major event of the French Revolution.
The obverse features a relief portrait of Louis XVI turned to the right, surrounded by the legend: “LOUIS XVI RESTORER OF FRENCH LIBERTY”.
Under the portrait stands the signature “B. DU VIVIER S.”, corresponding to the engraver Benjamin Duvivier.
The reverse presents a particularly detailed composition depicting the National Assembly and the abandonment of privileges. Around the scene the inscription reads: “ABANDON DE TOUS LES PRIVILEGES”.
In the center, on the altar, is inscribed: “A LA PATRIE”.
In the lower part the inscription reads: “ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE – IV. AOUT – MDCCLXXXIX”, corresponding to 4 August 1789. The reverse composition is signed Gatteaux.
The medal is distinguished by its pronounced relief and the great fineness of its details, notably in the portrait of Louis XVI, the clothing, the figures of the Assembly and the architecture depicted on the reverse.
Metal: bronze
Diameter: about 63 mm
Weight: 130.1 g
Country: France
Theme: history / French Revolution
Engravers: Benjamin Duvivier and Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux
Uncertified and ungraded.
The medal shows an old patina and signs of use compatible with its age. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow an exact appreciation of its condition, its relief, its inscriptions, its signatures and its rim.
The object will be carefully protected and packaged for shipping to ensure delivery in the best possible conditions.
Important historical French bronze medal dedicated to the abandonment of privileges during the session of the National Assembly on 4 August 1789, a major event of the French Revolution.
The obverse features a relief portrait of Louis XVI turned to the right, surrounded by the legend: “LOUIS XVI RESTORER OF FRENCH LIBERTY”.
Under the portrait stands the signature “B. DU VIVIER S.”, corresponding to the engraver Benjamin Duvivier.
The reverse presents a particularly detailed composition depicting the National Assembly and the abandonment of privileges. Around the scene the inscription reads: “ABANDON DE TOUS LES PRIVILEGES”.
In the center, on the altar, is inscribed: “A LA PATRIE”.
In the lower part the inscription reads: “ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE – IV. AOUT – MDCCLXXXIX”, corresponding to 4 August 1789. The reverse composition is signed Gatteaux.
The medal is distinguished by its pronounced relief and the great fineness of its details, notably in the portrait of Louis XVI, the clothing, the figures of the Assembly and the architecture depicted on the reverse.
Metal: bronze
Diameter: about 63 mm
Weight: 130.1 g
Country: France
Theme: history / French Revolution
Engravers: Benjamin Duvivier and Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux
Uncertified and ungraded.
The medal shows an old patina and signs of use compatible with its age. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow an exact appreciation of its condition, its relief, its inscriptions, its signatures and its rim.
The object will be carefully protected and packaged for shipping to ensure delivery in the best possible conditions.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
Médaille en bronze "Louis XVI. Abandon de tous les privilèges 1789" par Duvivier et Gatteaux
Precious metal
Bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
130.3 g
Theme
History
Number of items
1
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