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April 2025 Showcase Auction – 15 April 2025

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Tu, 15.04.2025, from 6:00 PM CEST

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Elegant Silver Medal of Archduke Matthias of Austria

By Jonghelnick, 1578

Jaques Jonghelinck (1530-1606). Portrait Medal of Archduke Matthias of...

Lot 70001 Elegant Silver Medal of Archduke Matthias of Austria By Jonghelnick, 1578 Jaques Jonghelinck (1530-1606). Portrait Medal of Archduke Matthias of...

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A Legendary Martyr from Brussels

Jaques Jonghelinck (1530-1606). Portrait Medal of Philip de Montmorency (ca. 1524-1568), Count of Horn.

35.5 mm...

Lot 70002 A Legendary Martyr from Brussels Jaques Jonghelinck (1530-1606). Portrait Medal of Philip de Montmorency (ca. 1524-1568), Count of Horn. 35.5 mm...

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Lot 70003 The Countess of Horn Jaques Jonghelinck (1530-1606). Portrait Medal of Walburgis van Nieuwenaer, Countess of Horn. 35.7 x 36.0 mm. 11.5 grams. S...

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Spectacular Ca. 1500 Round Plaquette by Moderno

The Fall of Phaeton or Death of Hippolytus

Galeazzo Mondella, called Moderno (c. 1467-1529). Rou...

Lot 70004 Spectacular Ca. 1500 Round Plaquette by Moderno The Fall of Phaeton or Death of Hippolytus Galeazzo Mondella, called Moderno (c. 1467-1529). Rou...

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A Majestic Moderno Plaquette Rarity

Standing Hercules and the Nemean Lion

Galeazzo Mondella, called Moderno (c. 1467-1529). Round Plaquette of S...

Lot 70005 A Majestic Moderno Plaquette Rarity Standing Hercules and the Nemean Lion Galeazzo Mondella, called Moderno (c. 1467-1529). Round Plaquette of S...

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An Important Pair of Plaquettes by Valerio Belli

From the Baron de Monville Collection

Valerio Belli (1468-1546). Pair of Trapezoidal Bronze Pla...

Lot 70006 An Important Pair of Plaquettes by Valerio Belli From the Baron de Monville Collection Valerio Belli (1468-1546). Pair of Trapezoidal Bronze Pla...

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Important Bronze Plaquette by Riccio

Allegory of Fame

Andreo Briosco called Riccio (ca. 1470-1532). Round Plaquette, Allegory of Fame.

56.9 x...

Lot 70007 Important Bronze Plaquette by Riccio Allegory of Fame Andreo Briosco called Riccio (ca. 1470-1532). Round Plaquette, Allegory of Fame. 56.9 x...

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Lot 70008 A Superb Plaquette by "Master IO.F.F." Judgement of Paris Giovanni di Fondulino Fonduli (formerly the Master IO.F.F.), (ca. 1430-1497). Round Pl...

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Superb Filippo Maria Visconti Portrait Medal by Pisanello

With Provenance to 1936

Antonio Pisano called Pisanello (ca. 1393-1455). Portrait Meda...

Lot 70009 Superb Filippo Maria Visconti Portrait Medal by Pisanello With Provenance to 1936 Antonio Pisano called Pisanello (ca. 1393-1455). Portrait Meda...

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Pisanello's Medal of Niccolo Piccinino

Antonio Pisano called Pisanello (ca. 1393-1455). Portrait Medal of Niccolo Piccinino (c.1380-1444), condotie...

Lot 70010 Pisanello's Medal of Niccolo Piccinino Antonio Pisano called Pisanello (ca. 1393-1455). Portrait Medal of Niccolo Piccinino (c.1380-1444), condotie...

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Lot 70011 Sigismondo Malatesta by de' Pasti Matteo de' Pasti (fl. 1441-1468). Portrait Medal of Sigismondo Malatesta (1417-68), lord of Rimini. 79.0 x 78....

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Lot 70012 Malatesta's Mistress En Medaille Matteo de' Pasti (fl. 1441-1468). Portrait Medal of Isotta degli Atti (1432-1474). 41.4 mm. 38.0 grams. Bronze....

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Lot 70013 Ruberti's Medal of the Marquis of Mantua Gianfrancesco Ruberti (fl. 1483-1526). Portrait Medal of Francesco II Gonzaga (1466-1519). 50.7 mm. 45....

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Enzola's Portrait of the Founder of the Sforza Dynasty

Gianfrancesco Enzola (ca. 1430-1513). Portrait Medal of Francesco Sforza (1401-1466), Duke o...

Lot 70014 Enzola's Portrait of the Founder of the Sforza Dynasty Gianfrancesco Enzola (ca. 1430-1513). Portrait Medal of Francesco Sforza (1401-1466), Duke o...

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Lot 70015 Impressive Carlo Grati Medal by Sperandio Giovanni Colleto Sperandio (ca. 1425-1504). Portrait Medal of Carlo Grati (d. 1519). 106.7 mm x 107.7 ...

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Portrait of the Ancient Roman Empress Faustina

By Filarete, Maker of the Bronze Doors on St. Peter's Cathedral

Antonio di Pietro Averlino, calle...

Lot 70016 Portrait of the Ancient Roman Empress Faustina By Filarete, Maker of the Bronze Doors on St. Peter's Cathedral Antonio di Pietro Averlino, calle...

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Lot 70017 Superb 15th Century Medal of Caracalla Giovanni Boldù (fl. 1454-1477). Portrait Medal of Caracalla. 91.4 x 91.9 mm. 195 grams. Bronze. Armand I,...

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Important Della Moneta Rarity

Antonello Gambello, also known as Della Moneta (fl. 1450-84). Portrait Medal of Cristoforo Moro (1390-1471), Doge of ...

Lot 70018 Important Della Moneta Rarity Antonello Gambello, also known as Della Moneta (fl. 1450-84). Portrait Medal of Cristoforo Moro (1390-1471), Doge of ...

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Exceptional Portrait of Bernardo de' Rossi

Anonymous Bolognese Medalist (follower of Francesco Francia?). Portrait Medal of Bernardo de’ Rossi (146...

Lot 70019 Exceptional Portrait of Bernardo de' Rossi Anonymous Bolognese Medalist (follower of Francesco Francia?). Portrait Medal of Bernardo de’ Rossi (146...

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Lot 70020 Geremia's Fascinating Medal of Scarampi Cristoforo di Geremia (fl. 1450-1475). Portrait Medal of Lodovicio Scarampi (1401-1465). 39.0 x 39.8 mm....

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Fine 15th Century Medal of Constantine the Great

Cristoforo di Geremia (fl. 1450-1475). Portrait Medal of Constantine the Great.

71.5 x 70.7 mm....

Lot 70021 Fine 15th Century Medal of Constantine the Great Cristoforo di Geremia (fl. 1450-1475). Portrait Medal of Constantine the Great. 71.5 x 70.7 mm....

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Lot 70022 Enigmatic Medal of Paolo Dotti Cristoforo di Geremia (fl. 1450-1475). Portrait Medal of Paolo Dotti (fl. ca. 1289) of Padua. 61.5 x 61.3 mm. 108...

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Lot 70023 Appealing Oval Medal of Pope Paul II Cristoforo di Geremia (fl. 1450-1475). Portrait Medal of Pope Paul II (1417-1471). 36.2 x 42.6 mm. 28.0 gra...

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Coin-Like Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscani

Ermes Flavio de Bonis, known as Lysippus Junior (fl 1470-1484). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscan...

Lot 70024 Coin-Like Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscani Ermes Flavio de Bonis, known as Lysippus Junior (fl 1470-1484). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscan...

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240 USD

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Another Toscani Medal by Lysippus Junior

Ermes Flavio de Bonis, known as Lysippus Junior (fl 1470-1484). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscani ...

Lot 70025 Another Toscani Medal by Lysippus Junior Ermes Flavio de Bonis, known as Lysippus Junior (fl 1470-1484). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Alvise Toscani ...

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Superb 1478 Pazzi Conspiracy Medal

One of the Finest Extant

Bertoldo di Giovanni (1420-1491). Medal to Commemorate the Pazzi Conspiracy, 1478.
...

Lot 70026 Superb 1478 Pazzi Conspiracy Medal One of the Finest Extant Bertoldo di Giovanni (1420-1491). Medal to Commemorate the Pazzi Conspiracy, 1478. ...

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Historic Medal of Giuliano II de' Medici

Marking his Roman Citizenship, 1513

Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Giuliano II de’ Medi...

Lot 70027 Historic Medal of Giuliano II de' Medici Marking his Roman Citizenship, 1513 Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Giuliano II de’ Medi...

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High Relief Portrait Attributed to Spinelli

Attributed to Niccolo Spinelli, called Niccolo Fiorentino (1430-1514). Portrait Medal of Roberto di Dan...

Lot 70028 High Relief Portrait Attributed to Spinelli Attributed to Niccolo Spinelli, called Niccolo Fiorentino (1430-1514). Portrait Medal of Roberto di Dan...

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Another Appealing High Relief Portrait

Florentine Sculptor. (Follower of Niccolo Spinelli?). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Gaddi (d. 1485).

90.9 x...

Lot 70029 Another Appealing High Relief Portrait Florentine Sculptor. (Follower of Niccolo Spinelli?). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Gaddi (d. 1485). 90.9 x...

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Charming Medal by Obscure Florentine "Petrecino"

Petrecino of Florence (fl. ca. 1460). Portrait Medal of Gianfresco I Pico della Mirandola, Count o...

Lot 70030 Charming Medal by Obscure Florentine "Petrecino" Petrecino of Florence (fl. ca. 1460). Portrait Medal of Gianfresco I Pico della Mirandola, Count o...

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Evocative Plaquette of the Punishment of Tityus

Giovanni Bernardi da Castelbolognese (ca 1494-1553). Oval Bronze Plaquette, The Punishment of Tityu...

Lot 70031 Evocative Plaquette of the Punishment of Tityus Giovanni Bernardi da Castelbolognese (ca 1494-1553). Oval Bronze Plaquette, The Punishment of Tityu...

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Lot 70032 Scarce Pastorini Medal of Ariosto Pastorino de’ Pastorini (c.1508-92). Portrait Medal of Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). 38.5 mm. 20.8 grams. Bron...

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900 USD

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Niccolo Todini and the Castel Sant'Angelo

By Domenico Poggini

Domenico Poggini (1520 - ca. 1590). Portrait Medal of Niccolo Todini of Ancona.
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Lot 70033 Niccolo Todini and the Castel Sant'Angelo By Domenico Poggini Domenico Poggini (1520 - ca. 1590). Portrait Medal of Niccolo Todini of Ancona. ...

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Lot 70034 Poggini's Fine Medal of Domenico Fontana Domenico Poggini (1520 - ca. 1590). Portrait Medal of Domenico Fontana (1543-1607), 1586. 38.2 x 38.6 m...

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Important Medal of Francesco Taverna

Pier Paolo Galeotti, called Romano (1520-1584). Portrait Medal of Francesco Taverna (1488-1560), Count of Land...

Lot 70035 Important Medal of Francesco Taverna Pier Paolo Galeotti, called Romano (1520-1584). Portrait Medal of Francesco Taverna (1488-1560), Count of Land...

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Uncommonly Choice Medal of Gianfrancesco Trivulzio

Perhaps Pier Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584). Portrait Medal of Gianfrancesco Trivulzio (1504-73).
...

Lot 70036 Uncommonly Choice Medal of Gianfrancesco Trivulzio Perhaps Pier Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584). Portrait Medal of Gianfrancesco Trivulzio (1504-73). ...

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Rare Medal of Calidonia Visconti

Unidentified Artist in Lombardy (Galeotti?). Portrait Medal of Calidonia Visconti.

41.0 mm. 26.5 grams. Bronze....

Lot 70037 Rare Medal of Calidonia Visconti Unidentified Artist in Lombardy (Galeotti?). Portrait Medal of Calidonia Visconti. 41.0 mm. 26.5 grams. Bronze....

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Superb Portrait of Battista Spinola

Unidentified Medalist of Lombardy (School of Galeotti?). Portrait Medal of Battista Spinola (born 1537).

47....

Lot 70038 Superb Portrait of Battista Spinola Unidentified Medalist of Lombardy (School of Galeotti?). Portrait Medal of Battista Spinola (born 1537). 47....

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Scarce and Impressive Medal of Pope Paul III

Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Alessandro Farnese, called Pope Paul III (1468-1549).
...

Lot 70039 Scarce and Impressive Medal of Pope Paul III Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Alessandro Farnese, called Pope Paul III (1468-1549). ...

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Lot 70040 The Obscene, Profane Pietro Aretino Venetian School (16th century). Portrait Medal of Pietro Aretino (1492-1557). 60.0 mm. 87.6 grams. Bronze. A...

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Lot 70041 Maria Magdalena, by Mola Gaspare Mola (1571-1640). Portrait Medal of Maria Magdalena of Austria (1589-1631). 43.2 mm. 33.4 grams. Struck in lead...

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Spectacular Silver Medal of Isabella of Portugal

By Leone Leoni, ca. 1549

Leone Leoni (c.1509-90). Portrait Medal of Isabella of Portugal (1503-...

Lot 70042 Spectacular Silver Medal of Isabella of Portugal By Leone Leoni, ca. 1549 Leone Leoni (c.1509-90). Portrait Medal of Isabella of Portugal (1503-...

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An Exceptional Medal of Charles V

Leone Leoni and Jacopo da Trezzo

Leone Leoni (ca.1509-90), obverse and Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589...

Lot 70043 An Exceptional Medal of Charles V Leone Leoni and Jacopo da Trezzo Leone Leoni (ca.1509-90), obverse and Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589...

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Lot 70044 A Celebrated Spanish Architect, by Trezzo Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589). Portrait medal of Juan de Herrera (1530-97). 50.7 mm. 42.1 g...

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Trezzo's Medal of Future King Philip II, 1555

Issued on the Abdication of Charles V

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589). Portrait Medal of ...

Lot 70045 Trezzo's Medal of Future King Philip II, 1555 Issued on the Abdication of Charles V Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589). Portrait Medal of ...

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Magnificent Portrait Medal of Gianello della Torre

From the 1910 Gutekunst Sale

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589). Portrait Medal of Gian...

Lot 70046 Magnificent Portrait Medal of Gianello della Torre From the 1910 Gutekunst Sale Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo (ca. 1515-1589). Portrait Medal of Gian...

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Lot 70047 Important Rarity by Cattaneo Pier Maria III de' Rossi Danese Cattaneo (c. 1512-72). Portrait Medal of Pier Maria III de' Rossi (1504-1547), Coun...

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Lot 70048 Exceptional Struck Original Luca Salvioni by Cavino Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Portrait Medal of Luca Salvioni (d. 1536). 37.9 mm. 34.4 gra...

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9'000 USD

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Desirable Struck Cavino of Gabriele Tadino

Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Portrait Medal of Gabriele Tadino de Martinengo (1480-1543).

38.8 x 3...

Lot 70049 Desirable Struck Cavino of Gabriele Tadino Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Portrait Medal of Gabriele Tadino de Martinengo (1480-1543). 38.8 x 3...

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Popular Struck Cavino Portrait of Contarini

Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Portrait Medal of Marcantonio Contarini (c.1485-1547).

39.0 x 38.4 m...

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Coin-Like Medal of the Viceroy of Naples

Girolamo Santacroce (1502-1537). Portrait Medal of Andrea Caraffa, Count of Santa Severina and Viceroy of ...

Lot 70051 Coin-Like Medal of the Viceroy of Naples Girolamo Santacroce (1502-1537). Portrait Medal of Andrea Caraffa, Count of Santa Severina and Viceroy of ...

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Cardinal Camillo Massimo by Guglielmada

Giovan Battista Guglielmada (fl. 1665-89). Portrait Medal of Camillo Massimo, Cardinal, 1678.

53.5 mm. 4...

Lot 70052 Cardinal Camillo Massimo by Guglielmada Giovan Battista Guglielmada (fl. 1665-89). Portrait Medal of Camillo Massimo, Cardinal, 1678. 53.5 mm. 4...

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The Lord of the Castillo del Cid

Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Cenete (1466-1523)....

Lot 70053 The Lord of the Castillo del Cid Unidentified Roman Medalist. Portrait Medal of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar y Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Cenete (1466-1523)....

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Impressive Portrait and Architectural Reverse

Federico Cocciola (fl. 1566-1613). Portrait Medal of Prospero Publicola Santacroce (1514-1589).

50...

Lot 70054 Impressive Portrait and Architectural Reverse Federico Cocciola (fl. 1566-1613). Portrait Medal of Prospero Publicola Santacroce (1514-1589). 50...

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Evocative Medal of Physician Tommaso Rangone

Unidentified Venetian Medalist (Niccolo da Ponte?). Portrait Medal of Tommaso Rangone (1493-1577).

...

Lot 70055 Evocative Medal of Physician Tommaso Rangone Unidentified Venetian Medalist (Niccolo da Ponte?). Portrait Medal of Tommaso Rangone (1493-1577). ...

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Distinctive Silver Medal of Vincenzo Maggi

Unidentified Venetian Medalist (Niccolo da Ponte?). Portrait Medal of Vincenzo Maggi (1498-1564).

33....

Lot 70056 Distinctive Silver Medal of Vincenzo Maggi Unidentified Venetian Medalist (Niccolo da Ponte?). Portrait Medal of Vincenzo Maggi (1498-1564). 33....

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Handsome Portrait of Doge Marcantonio Trevisan

Unidentified Venetian Medalist. Portrait Medal of Marcantonio Trevisan, Doge of Venice 1553-54.

6...

Lot 70057 Handsome Portrait of Doge Marcantonio Trevisan Unidentified Venetian Medalist. Portrait Medal of Marcantonio Trevisan, Doge of Venice 1553-54. 6...

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Lot 70058 Important Rarity by the Artist Arsenio Arsenio (fl. ca. 1560’s). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Bressani (1489-1560). 52.6 x 53.2 mm. 47.3 grams. Br...

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900 USD

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TRANSILVANIA CAPTA

Annibale Fontana (fl. 1540-1587). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Battista Castaldo (ca. 1493-1562) for Actions Against the Turks in ...

Lot 70059 TRANSILVANIA CAPTA Annibale Fontana (fl. 1540-1587). Portrait Medal of Giovanni Battista Castaldo (ca. 1493-1562) for Actions Against the Turks in ...

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