418, Lot: 578. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. Æ Medal (50x63mm, 63.90 g, 12h). By Georges Dupré. Old man and young child kneeling right, overlooking sea / Sea view; above, four birds and QUAND TOUT CHANCE POUR TOI/ LA NATURE EST LA MÊME/ ET LE MÊME SOLEIL/ SE LEVE SUR TES JOURS. EF, minor marks.

Collector’s note: “Born in Sainte-Etienne/France, Georges Dupre (1869-1909) was a descendant of the famous medallist Augustin Dupre. This is perhaps the most beautiful and gracefully rendered medal in the career of Dupré (1869-1909).”