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Lot 169

Sale 6446 - The Collector’s Cabinet
Jul 30, 2025 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$787
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

[EXONUMIA] A Collection of Commemorative Medallions Relating to Henry IV of Navarre

comprising:
1) A bronze example by Phillippe Danfrie the Younger with a portrait bust of Henry IV on obverse, the reverse with a commemorative scene of Henry VI and Marie d'Medici holding hands and dated 1604 (drilled and plugged, 67.7 g/ 56mm).

2) A copper example with a portrait bust of Henri VI on obverse, the reverse with a crowned sword with flaking shield crests and laurel sprays, the border inscribed 'Victoria Yvriaca' (56.0g, 50mm).

3) A bronze example with a portrait bust of Henry IV on obverse, the reverse with a scene commemorating a military alliance (29.8 g, 48mm).

4) A gilt-metal example with a portrait bust of Henry IV in a hat on obverse, the reverse with two shield crest within a laurel border (49.4 g, 60 mm).

5) A silvered-metal example with a portrait bust of Henry IV on obverse, the reverse with a sword and crossing scepters with the motto
'Duo Protegit Unus' (19.0 g, 42mm).

Property from the Estate of Andrew Cunningham Ware

This lot is located in Chicago.

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