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JEAN DASSIER (1676–1763)
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JEAN DASSIER (1676–1763)
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Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
JEAN DASSIER (1676–1763)
Portrait of Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury (1653–1743)
Bronze medal from 1736 depicting Cardinal de Fleury to mark the Peace of 1735, with the inscription “ANDR HERCULES CARDINALIS DE FLEURY AET 81” (“aged 81”).
Medal dimensions: 55 mm
The Cardinal was one of the leading political figures of 18th-century France: Bishop of Fréjus, appointed Cardinal in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII and, above all, de facto Prime Minister to Louis XV, holding office from 1726 until his death in 1743, one of the most powerful ministers in French history.
The engraver, Jean Dassier (1676–1763), was a renowned Genevan medallist, particularly known for his extensive series of portraits of the kings of France and illustrious men of his time.
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About the sale
Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
Auction location
Auction time
11/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
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