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A RARE VENETIAN GOLD PRESENTATION MEDAL OF DOGE FRANCESCO MOROSINI (1688-94) |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 5.5 cm., 2.2in. diameter; 56 grams with later suspension rings attached to the top
The obverse with central oval panel inscribed S.C./FRANCISC/MAVROCENV/DEI GRATIA/DVX. VEN/ET.C with wreath border and supported by two angels with scrollwork below, the reverse with a female figure seated beneath a row of columns and before her the Venetian Lion holds open a book inscribed PAX/TIB/MAR//EVA/GEL/MEV For two similar medals cast in gold of Francesco Morosini see Voltolina P., La Storia di Venezia attraverso le medaglie, vol. II, Venice, 1998, no. 1069. A third gold example was part of the Melvin Gutman collection, sold by Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York 15th May 1970, lot 143 and a fourth was sold at Sotheby’s, London, 1st May 1969, lot 45.
Provenance
Private Collection Athens
Condition
Overall good conserved condition. Minor scratches, barely visible.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."