Jean DUVIVIER (1687-1761).
"The Metallic History... Lot 39
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Jean DUVIVIER (1687-1761).
"The Metallic History of King Louis XV"
Rare set of six preparatory pewter events, including the obverse and reverse of three.
medals from the reign of King Louis XV, presented under glass, circled in brass, on a background
of velvet in an oval gilded wooden frame from the House of GIROUX.
- Foundation of the Order of St. Michael of Bavaria, 1723". Obverse " Dominus Potens in
Praelio" and Reversed "Quit Ut Deus"
- "The Coronation of the King, 1722. " Obverse to the King's profile. Reverse " Rex Coelesto oleo Unctus "
- Inauguration of the equestrian statue of the King in Bordeaux, 1733. Opposite " Civitas Burdigal
Optimo Principi". Reverse Praesidium and Decus".
Diameter medal: 7 cm.
Frame : 32 x 24 cm.
B.E.
Preparatory proofs for the Metal History of Louis XV.
Bibliography :
Henri Nocq, Les Duvivier : Jean Duvivier 1687-1761, Benjamin Duvivier 1730-1819, Paris, Société pour la Propagation
art books, 1911
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