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MEDAL / PAPERWEIGHT featuring ELEPHANT motifs, a double-side…
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552
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MEDAL / PAPERWEIGHT featuring ELEPHANT motifs, a double-side…
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Estimate €60
Voluntary lot
Description
MEDAL / PAPERWEIGHT featuring ELEPHANT motifs, a double-sided work by JACQUES BIRR, animal painter, sculptor, lithographer and draughtsman (1920–2012). In 1997, the Monnaie de Paris dedicated a major retrospective to him entitled ‘L’œil et la vie’ (The Eye and Life).
An intriguing piece with an irregular shape, measuring 80 x 50 mm, 13 mm thick – weighing 184 grams. The edge bears the inscription ‘bronze 1977’ and a horn hallmark – In its original Monnaie de Paris box.
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About the sale
SALE OF COINS – BANKNOTES – MEDALS – PHALERISTICS – OLD PAPERS – POSTCARDS – MILITARIA
Auction location
Auction time
11/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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