"numismatic Gallery Of The Kings Of France" 77 Plaster Medals In Eight Frames.

“Numismatic gallery of the kings of France”
77 plaster medals in eight frames.

After Armand-Auguste CAQUE (Saintes, 1793 - Paris, 1881)
Medal: Diam. 5 cm. ; Frames: High. 34.5 cm, Width. 27.5 cm.

Inspired by the collection of medals of the kings of France commissioned by de Launay, the corners of which had been engraved by Thomas Bernard in the 18th century, Armand Auguste Caqué, commissioned by Madame La Dauphine, executed the famous "Numismatic Gallery of the Kings of France", set of 74 medals which was exhibited at the Salon from 1836 to 1839.

3 medals complete the original series; Henri Charles Ferdinand Marie Dieudonné - Duke of Bordeaux - F. Dubois 1827, and the 2 French Republic medals.

Some wear and chips on the edge of certain medals, 3 are glued back on (French Republic, Henri II and Philippe le Bel) see the photos.