Lot 2772
FRANCE, Premier Empire. 1804-1814. Medal Year 8 = 1800 (Bronze, 51 mm, 65.08 g, 12 h), on the death of general Louis Charles Antoine Desaix. By Brenet and Auguste. LS.CH.ANTE DESAIX NÉ A AYAT EN AOUT 1768. / BATAILLE DE MARENGO. / 25 PRAIRIAL AN 8. Bare bust of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix to right; all within laurel wreath. Rev. LE GÉNÉRAL DESAIX / EST BLESSÉ À MORT: / ALLEZ DIRE AU PREMIER CONSUL / QUE J'EMPORTE LE REGRET / DE N'AVOIR PAS FAIT ASSEZ / POUR VIVRE / DANS LA POSTERITÉ in seven lines. Bramsen 44. Slg. Julius 807. Minor die breaks, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From an American collection, ex Roma 24, 28 March 2022, 1662 .
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
80 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
7 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 11-Sep-23, 17:14:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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