France. Medal Durante Luigi XVIII di Borbone (re di Francia)

During Louis XVIII of Bourbon (King of France), 1814-1824. Medal 1821 opus R. Gayrard. During Louis XVIII of Bourbon (King of France), 1814-1824. Medal 1821 opus R. Gayrard. gr. 34,15 mm 38 Dr. HENRI CHARLES FERDINAND MARIE DIEUDONNe DUC DE BORDEAUX. Bust to the right. FILS DE SAINT LOUIS - SOYEZ CHRÉTIEN. The Religion baptizes the Duke of Bordeaux supported by the monarchy; in the subtitle, BAPTÊME DU DUC DE BORDEAUX / I MAI 1821 / GAYRARD F. Grading/State: SPL famous issue for the Baptism of the Duke of Bordeaux (Henri d'Artois, future Count of Chambord), which took place on May 1, 1821. The engraving is attributed to Armand Auguste Caqué. The reverse of the medal shows the allegorical baptism scene with the Church pouring water on the young prince, while France sustains him; the subject celebrates the baptism of the posthumous son of the Duke of Berry, regarded by French legitimists as the "son of the miracle" Henri, Duke of Bordeaux - Baptism Medal, 1 May 1821 France, Bourbon Restoration. Bronze medal signed Caqué. Rare and fascinating commemorative medal issued on the occasion of the baptism of Henri d'Artois, Duke of Bordeaux (1820-1883), posthumous son of the Duke of Berry and the last great symbol of the legitimist hopes in France. On the obverse, refined infant bust of the young prince with circular legend. On the reverse, striking allegorical composition of the Baptism: Faith pours the water of baptism on the child while Religion protects the new heir of the dynasty. At the top appears the dove of the Holy Spirit radiating with light. In the subtitle: "Baptême du Duc de Bordeaux - ler Mai 1821" Work by the famous French medalist Armand Auguste Caqué, author of some of the most important historical medals of the Restoration. Technical data * Metal: Bronze * Diameter: 38 mm * Weight: 34,15 g * Signed: CAQUÉ F. * Condition: Splendid original brown patina, very sharp relief. An exemplar of notable historical and artistic interest, tied to one of the most significant dynastic events in 19th-century France. The quality of the engraving and the conservation make this medal particularly attractive to collectors of French historical, Bourbon, and commemorative medals.

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