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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  320 CHF
Lot 327

ITALY. Collalto. Giovanni Battista II, Count of Collalto, 1514 - after 1570. Medal (Bronze, 35 mm, 38.59 g, 6 h), an original cast, by Gianfederico Bonzagna (also known as Federico Parmense, after 1507-1588), Rome, 1560. IO.BAPTISTA.II.DE.COLLALTO.CO.ET.C. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust of Giovanni Battista to left, with short beard; below truncation, in small letters, F.P. Rev. POST.TENEBRAS.SPERO.LVCEM.M.D.L.X (= after darkness I hope for the light) Elaborate mantled arms of Collalto, helmeted and flanked by a vase and a sword, on the left, and, on the right, a palm branch, a cross and a coil dragon; on ribbons, an uncertain motto, here mostly illegible. Attwood 958. Toderi Vannel 2160. Voltolina 513. Attractive and clear with a dark tan patina. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, ex Spink 7010, 29 March 2007, 279.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 05:40:42 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:320 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 30 November 2021 at 8:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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