Mantua, Antonia del Balzo (1441-1538), wife (1479) of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, CONTEMPORARY CAST bronze medal, 29,65 g Ae, 41 mm, opus: Pier Jacopo Antonio Alari Bonacolsi, called Antico, bust right/ Hope stands on the prow of a vessel, two pegasi draw the ship over the sea, Amor above. MAI PIV (Never Again, the motto of Antonia and her husband) engraved on side of vessel, ANTI in exergue. Kress 72, Armand 1, 62/5. RRR
Pleasing deep brown patina. Almost Extremely Fine.(Piacevole patina marrone scuro. qSpl).
Price realized | 1'100 EUR |
Starting price | 400 EUR |