Art Medal - la Glyptique by Dupré ND (1902) front Art Medal - la Glyptique by Dupré ND (1902) back
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Art Medal - la Glyptique by Dupré ND

1902 year
Silver (.925) 111.7 g 67.25 mm
Description
Location
France
Issuing entity
Société des Amis de la Medaille Française (SAMF)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Medals › Art medals
Year
1902
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
111.7 g
Diameter
67.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#376635
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two robed females left, studying a medal in its case: signature

Script: Latin

Lettering: G. DUPRÉ

Engraver: Georges Dupré

Edge

Plain with lettering

Comment

“la Glyptique” (The Engraver)
Obverse: self-portrait of Dupré at work at his desk, a view of the Monnaie through the window in the background
Reverse: two robed females left, studying a medal in its case: signature: G. DUPRÉ

Engraver: Gorges Dupré
Born: 1869 Died: 1909
Biography: Sculptor and medallist, related to Augustin Dupré (q.v.). Pupil of Thomas and Roty. Awared the Premier Grand Prix de Rome, 1896; member of the Societe des Artaists francais from 1902; awarded first class medal, 1904.

Medal Minted in 1902 (issued 1903)
94 silver, of 239 total
Sterling Silver
Diameter: 67.25mm
Weight: 111.7g (103.3gASW)
Société des Amis de la Medaille Française (SAMF)

NOTES: - #25 (.925 silver) auction. Starting bid 800€ (one.bid) 03 Juni 2022
 - #3 (.925 Silver) selling. Starting at 2500€ (inumis.com)
 - #144 (bronze, of 239) xf valued at £300-£350 (Baldwin’s Auction by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.) 17 Aug 2014
 - #?? (bronze) xf valued at £200-£250 (Baldwin’s Auction by Baldwin & Sons Ltd.) 17 Aug 2014
 - #232 (bronze) vf SOLD £700 (numisbids.com)
 - Valued: 1,000/1,500€ by Musée d'Orsay

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1902)  94 - - - - - -

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