Bronze Portrait Medals

A series of bronze medals showcasing profiles of significant historical figures, highlighting artistry in metal casting and portraiture.

Completion of the Palace of the Scholarship and the Commercial Court of Paris, 1825 Louis-Michel Petit (1791-1844). Completion of the Palace of the Stock Exchange and the Commercial Court of Paris, 1825. Bronze, 1825.

Entrance to Louis XVIII to Paris, May 3, 1814 Jean-Pierre Droz (1740-1823). Entrance to Louis XVIII to Paris, May 3, 1814. Bronze, 1814.

Completion of the Palace of the Scholarship and the Commercial Court of Paris, 1825 Louis-Michel Petit (1791-1844). Completion of the Palace of the Stock Exchange and the Commercial Court of Paris, 1825. Bronze, 1825.

Widowhood of the Duchess of Berry, February 14, 1820 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). WOMEN OF THE DUCHESS OF BERRY, 14 FEBRUARY 1820. BRONZE. 1820.

FEBRUARY CAMPAIGN 1814 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822) and Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846). Campaign of February 1814. Bronze, 1814.

Jean-Baptiste Isabey signed and dated 1845, cast between 1845 and 1857 Medalist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers French Pierre-Jean David dAngers was the most prolific and one of the most important French sculptors of the first half of the nineteenth century. Throughout his almost fifty-year career (1819-1856) David remained true to his conviction that sculptural monuments dedicated to the achievements of great men and women most permanently and vividly express the greatness of a people. He continuously sought commissions for monuments portraying historical and contemporary figures whom he admired in order to commit their contributions to posterity. His most famous public commission, the figurative pediment of the Pantheon in Paris (1830-1837), which commemorates great men and was dedicated by a grateful nation, exemplifies these life-long principles. David dAngers extended his definition of public monuments to include portrait medallions. In the 1820s he dedicated himself to a personal c

Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840 Maurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I, December 1840. Bronze.

Mary Somerville (née Fairfax), Scottish mathematician and astronomer (1780-1872) 19th century Pierre Jean David d'Angers French Pierre-Jean David dAngers was the most prolific and one of the most important French sculptors of the first half of the nineteenth century. Throughout his almost fifty-year career (1819-1856) David remained true to his conviction that sculptural monuments dedicated to the achievements of great men and women most permanently and vividly express the greatness of a people. He continuously sought commissions for monuments portraying historical and contemporary figures whom he admired in order to commit their contributions to posterity. His most famous public commission, the figurative pediment of the Pantheon in Paris (1830-1837), which commemorates great men and was dedicated by a grateful nation, exemplifies these life-long principles. David dAngers extended his definition of public monuments to include portrait medallions. In the 1820s he dedicated himself to

Julian Fontana (1810-1869), Bronze medal, Oleszczynski, Wladyslaw (1807-1866)

Georges Mouton, Count of Lobau (1770-1838), Marshal de France (1831), Pair de France (1833), 1838 Maurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Georges Mouton, Count of Lobau (1770-1838), Marshal de France (1831), Pair de France (1833), 1838. Bronze.

Portrait medal of Vittorino Rambaldoni da Feltre (obverse); A Pelican (reverse). Artist: Pisanello (Antonio Pisano) (Italian, Pisa or Verona by 1395-1455). Dimensions: Diam. 6.5 cm, wt. 107.27 g.. Date: model 1446-47 (possibly cast 15th or 16th century).Active in Verona and the Italian courts, the celebrated master Pisanello left behind a significant legacy, including a large corpus of drawings and several paintings. He was also the inventor of the commemorative portrait medal. Inspired by Roman coins, with their portraits of rulers and allegorical representations on the reverse, the medals commemorated individuals or events and functioned as gifts and mementoes. Vittorino Rambaldoni da Feltre was a celebrated humanist and teacher whom the marquess of Mantua, Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, engaged to educate his children. Ludovico Gonzaga, a former student, probably commissioned the medal to honor his beloved teacher around the time of Vittorino's death.On the medal's reverse is a bird feed

Joseph Bertrand (1822-1900), Professor at the College of France, Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Sciences, 1894 Jules-Cl�ment Chaplain (1839-1909). Joseh Bertrand (1822-1900), Professor at the College of France, Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Sciences, 1894. Bronze.

Pierre-Jean David d'Angers, Etienne de Laville, comte de Lacépède, c. 1835, bronze.

Installation of the first stone of the Canal Saint-Martin, 1822 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858); Desboeufs, Antoine (1793-1862). Portrait of Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre. (Other Face: Laying the first stone of the Canal Saint-Martin). Bronze. 1822.

Gayrard, Raymond (n.1777-10-25-D.1858-05-04), count of Toulouse (main title), 1704. Copper alloy. Dark brown patina, areas covered with a reddish layer. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Giuliano Particini obverse. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.). Medium: bronze//Not a contemporary cast. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Style of Niccolò Fiorentino.

Inauguration of the Chapel Saint-Ferdinand, July 11, 1843 Maurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Inauguration of the Chapel Saint-Ferdinand, July 11, 1843. Bronze.

Jean-Baptiste Antoine Augnet, Baron de Monton (1733-1820), French economist Armand-Auguste Caked (1793-1881). Jean-Baptiste Antoine Augnet, Baron de Monton (1733-1820), French Economist. Bronze.

Niccolò Fiorentino, Guglielmo Batonatti (obverse), c 1480 1486 Guglielmo Batonatti obverse

Assassination du Duc de Berry, February 14, 1820 Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Assassination of the Duke de Berry, February 14, 1820. Bronze. 1820.

MEDALLA MARIA LUISA REINA. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. CARLOS IV ESPOSA. MARIA LUISA DE PARMA (1751-1819). MARIA LUISA DE BORBON-PARMA (1751/1819). MARIA LUISA DE BORBON-PARMA (1751-1819). MARIA LUISA DE BORBON (1751-1819).

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino, Angelo Poliziano, 1454 1494, Humanist (obverse), c 1494 Angelo Poliziano, 1454-1494, Humanist obverse

Installation of the first stone of the Canal Saint-Martin, 1822 Portrait of Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre. (Other Face: Laying the first stone of the Canal Saint-Martin). Bronze. 1822.

Alphonse de Gisors (1796-1866). Artist: Medalist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers (French, Angers 1788-1856 Paris). Culture: French. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed, irregular diameter): 4 7/16 × 4 1/2 × 5/8 in. (11.3 × 11.5 × 1.6 cm). Date: 1827.Pierre-Jean David d'Angers was the most prolific and one of the most important French sculptors of the first half of the nineteenth century. Throughout his almost fifty-year career (1819-1856) David remained true to his conviction that sculptural monuments dedicated to the achievements of great men and women most permanently and vividly express the greatness of a people. He continuously sought commissions for monuments portraying historical and contemporary figures whom he admired in order to commit their contributions to posterity. His most famous public commission, the figurative pediment of the Pantheon in Paris (1830-1837), which commemorates great men and was dedicated by a grateful nation, exemplifies these life-long principles. David d'Ange

Richard. Tribute to Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865), 1848. Cuper, 1848. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Numismatics

Lorenzo de' Medici, il Magnifico, 1449-1492. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9 cm (3 9/16 in.). Medium: bronze//Late cast, hollow. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Niccolò Fiorentino.

Costanzo Sforza, 1447-1483, Lord of Pesaro 1473 obverse. Dated: 1475. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.23 cm (3 1/4 in.) gross weight: 152.01 gr (0.335 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze//Old cast, untrimmed. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gianfrancesco Enzola.

Barnab� Brisson (1777-1828), bridge engineer and pavement Joseph-Fran�ois Domard (1792-1858). Barnab� Brisson (1777-1828), Bridge Engineer and pavement. Bronze.

Sebastian Zäh, 1527-1598, Merchant and Financier obverse. Dated: 1572. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.92 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 23.8 gr (0.052 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antonio Abondio.

Raymond Gayrard (1777-1858). Restoration of the Henri IV statue on the Pont Neuf, October 28, 1817. Red copper (obverse). Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismatics

Alexandre Jules Clément Chaplain (1839-1809). "Emile Loubet (1838-1929), President of the French Republic" (1838-1929). Plaster. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Portrait

Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano obverse. Dated: 1446. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.46 cm (3 5/16 in.) gross weight: 294.75 gr (0.65 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: MATTEO DE' PASTI.

Claude Martin (1735-1800), French soldier of the French company of Eastern Indies, then general of the English company of the East India, founder of the schools la Martini�re, 1851 Joseph Dantzell (1805-1877). Claude Martin (1735-1800), French soldier of the French company of East Indies, then general of the English company of the East Indies, founder of the schools martini�re, 1851. Bronze.

Louis Oscar Roty, Maurice Albert, 1854 1907, 1879 Maurice Albert, 1854-1907

Ippolita Gonzaga, 1535-1563, Daughter of Ferdinando obverse. Dated: 1552. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.93 cm (2 3/4 in.) gross weight: 97.64 gr (0.215 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo.

David d'Angers (1788-1856). Portrait of Jean-François Bodin (1766-1829), French administrator and historian. Bronze, sand cast iron. 1828. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 58284-15 Bronze, sand cast iron, French historian, portrait

Jean-Baptiste Antoine Augnet, Baron de Monton (1733-1820), French economist Armand-Auguste Caked (1793-1881). Jean-Baptiste Antoine Augnet, Baron de Monton (1733-1820), French Economist. Bronze.

Mathias-Nicholas-Marie Vivier, Robert-Joseph Pothier, 1699-1772, Jurist and Professor obverse, French, 1788 - c. 1859, 1823, bronze

Visit Charles X to the Paris Stock Exchange, November 24, 1824 Anonymous. Visit Charles X to the Paris Stock Exchange, November 24, 1824. Bronze. 1824.

Anne Joseph Eusebius of Salverte (1771-1839), poet, songmaker, goguettier and French politician, elected deputy three times, June 1834 Emile Rogat (1770-1852). Anne Joseph Eusebe Banverie of Salvert France, Peter, Chansonnier, Bource and the coat and Homenwake and Homage in these _ Repointe French and July Deputee 18334. Paris, Muset Carnavalet.

Molart or Mollart, Michel (n.1641-06-11-D.1713), death of the mother queen (main title), 1666. Bronze copper alloy. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Gatteaux, Nicolas Marie (N.1751-08-02-D.1832-06-21), Peace with England (main title), 1783. Alloy with low melting point. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Matteo Pagani, Tommaso Rangone, 1493 1577, Physician of Ravenna (obverse), 1562 Tommaso Rangone, 1493-1577, Physician of Ravenna obverse

Dupré, Augustin (n.1748-10-06-D.1833-01-30), Jean-Baptiste des Galois de la Tour (main title), 1788. Cuisk alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Louis Michel Petit, Claude Joseph Vernet, 1714 1789, Painter (obverse), 1826 Claude-Joseph Vernet, 1714-1789, Painter obverse

Agnes Lane. Artist: John Flanagan (American, 1865-1952). Dimensions: Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). Date: 1890. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Dupré, Augustin (n.1748-10-06-D.1833-01-30), A.B. Franklin (main title), 1784. Bronze copper alloy. Red brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Giovanni Francesco Tinti, Poet and Astrologer obverse. Dated: 1581. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4 cm (1 9/16 in.). Medium: terracotta. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Tuscan 16th Century.

Bliżej Kultury Baerend, Karol (1770 1824)

Nicolas Brenet (1770-1846). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 1803. Cuper, 1803. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Numismatics

mold for commemorative coin of Napoleon Bonaparte, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.

Giovanni da Cavino, Luca Salvioni, died 1536, Paduan Jurist (obverse) Luca Salvioni, died 1536, Paduan Jurist obverse

sesterce; Aleksander Sewer (208-235; Roman emperor 222-235); 231-235 (231-00-00-235-00-00);

Daniel Maclise 1875 Alfred Benjamin Wyon British. Daniel Maclise 210650

Delphine Gay 1828 Pierre Jean David d'Angers French Pierre-Jean David dAngers was the most prolific and one of the most important French sculptors of the first half of the nineteenth century. Throughout his almost fifty-year career (1819-1856) David remained true to his conviction that sculptural monuments dedicated to the achievements of great men and women most permanently and vividly express the greatness of a people. He continuously sought commissions for monuments portraying historical and contemporary figures whom he admired in order to commit their contributions to posterity. His most famous public commission, the figurative pediment of the Pantheon in Paris (1830-1837), which commemorates great men and was dedicated by a grateful nation, exemplifies these life-long principles. David dAngers extended his definition of public monuments to include portrait medallions. In the 1820s he dedicated himself to a personal campaign of creating contemporary and retrospective medallic por

Giovanni Battista Cambio, called Bombarda, Portrait of a Lady, perhaps of the Family of Gabriele Fiamma, late 16th century Portrait of a Lady, perhaps of the Family of Gabriele Fiamma

Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794) Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794). Bronze.

French 16th Century, Catherine de' Medici, 1519 1559, Wife of Henri II of France 1533, 16th century Catherine de' Medici, 1519-1559, Wife of Henri II of France 1533

Duvivier, Pierre Simon Benjamin-(N.1730-11-05-D.1819-07-11), Washington (main title), 1776. Bronze copper alloy. Gilding. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Anonymous (n. - d.), Ruzé d'Affiat, Copy after Jean Varin (main title). Copper alloy. Dark brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Tribute of deaf-mute and blind children from free schools in Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906), tragedienne, 1857 Joseph François DOMARD. Tribute of the deaf-mute and blind children of free schools in Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906), tragedienne. Bronze, 1857.

Catherine II The Great, Empress of Russia. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, Urbino 1717-1786 Chaumont-sur-Loire). Culture: French, Chaumont-sur-Loire. Dimensions: Diameter (without frame): 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm). Date: 1771.The abbreviated Russian legend translates: "By the grace of God, Catherine II, empress and sovereign of all Russia.". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Duvivier, Pierre Simon Benjamin-(N.1730-11-05-D.1819-07-11), Canal (de Burgundy) from the Saône to the Yonne (main title), 1785. Alloy at low point of fusion. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Giovanni da Cavino, Giampietro Mantova Benavides, died 1520, Paduan Physician (obverse), 1520 or after Giampietro Mantova Benavides, died 1520, Paduan Physician obverse

Portrait of Albert-ErnestCarrier-Belleuse. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Gustave Deloye, French, 1848-1899

Elisabeth Grünenberger, born 1518, Wife of Johann Fichard 1539 (reverse). Dated: 1547. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) gross weight: 33.06 gr (0.073 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Bolsterer.

GIAMBATTISTA MORGAGNI (1682-1771) - ITALIAN MEDICAL PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PADUA. Location: INSTITUTO DE HISTORIA DE LA MEDICINA. Rome. ITALIA.

Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 obverse. Dated: c. 1443. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.83 cm (2 11/16 in.) gross weight: 147.48 gr (0.325 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PISANELLO.

Daniel Maclise. Culture: British. Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (54 mm). Maker: Alfred Benjamin Wyon (British, 1837-1884). Date: 1875. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Master MP, Václav Payer (Wenceslaus Beyer), 1488 1537, State Physician of Bohemia (obverse), 1526 Václav Payer (Wenceslaus Beyer), 1488-1537, State Physician of Bohemia obverse

Antonio Francesco Selvi, Giuliano II de' Medici, 1479 1516, Duc de Nemours 1515 (obverse), 1739 1744 Giuliano II de' Medici, 1479-1516, Duc de Nemours 1515 obverse

Attributed to Pier Paolo Galeotti, Gianfrancesco Trivulzio, 1504 1573, Marquess of Vigevano 1518 and Count of Mesocco 1518 1549 (obverse), c 1548 Gianfrancesco Trivulzio, 1504-1573, Marquess of Vigevano 1518 and Count of Mesocco 1518-1549 obverse

Isotta degli Atti of Rimini, d. 1470 1446 Medalist: Matteo de' Pasti Italian Matteo's medals are among the finest of the early Italian Renaissance. A follower of Pisanello, he was also a manuscript illuminator, painter, and architect. Characterized by simple forms, precise modeling, and harmonious compositions, many of his portrait medals relate to his role as artist and advisor to the Malatesta court in Rimini.. Isotta degli Atti of Rimini, d. 1470 195391

Pierre Jean David DANGERS. "La Fayette crowned". Paris, Carnavalet museum. 39539-5 Crown, French, general, politician, marquis, medallion, portrait, French revolution

Medal: Ippolita Gonzaga. Artist: Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca. 1509-1590 Milan). Dimensions: Diam. 6.6 cm, wt. 75.96 g.. Date: model 1551 (possibly cast 19th century).On the obverse is a portrait of Ippolita Gonzaga of Mantua (1535 -1563), wife of Antonio Gonzaga. On the reverse isDiana, blowing a conch shell and holding a large arrow.She is accompanied by two of her dogs. Behind her isPluto, abducting Proserpina with Cerberus at his feet.This late aftercast may be from the nineteenth century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

CASIMIR DELAVIGNE 1793/1843-MEDALLA CONMEMORATIVA- 1833-COBRE-154 mm DIAMETRO. Author: DAVID DE ANGERS (1788-1856). Location: MUSEO LAZARO GALDIANO-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Currency of Paris (n. - d.), Henri IV (main title). Bronze copper alloy. Heterogeneous brunette patina on an orange background. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Jesus Christ obverse. Dated: c. 1500. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9 cm (3 9/16 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roman 16th Century.

Gianozzo di Bernardo Salviati, born 1462 obverse. Dated: 1500 or after. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Style of Niccolò Fiorentino.

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