Author(s):
bovy, antoine (geneva, 14–12–1795 - geneva, 18–09–1877), medal engraver - medalist
production date: in 1859
type(s) of object(s): numismatics
name(s): medal
dimensions - artwork:
diameter: 6. 8cm
weight (type dimension): 153. 55 g
description:
relief, right and reverse
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - in circular law: "napoleo. Ios. Car. Pavlvs. Maria. Clotildis. De. Sabavdia. Principles. "; on the circular reverse: "gallia. Italiae. Conivgio / avspicali. Ivncta. "; on the reverse with the exergue: "avgvstae. Tavrin. / xxx. Ian. M. Dccc. Lix. ". Signature - on the right under the busts: "a. Bovy"; on the circular reverse: "ant. Bovy f. ". Iconographic description:
right: heads of prince jérôme napoléon and princess clotilde on the left; reverse: the couple standing holding hands in front of an altar topped with the book and a cross; on the left, candelabra with the crowned arms of savoy; on the right, candelabra with the crowned arms of the french empire. Institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: nd4978. Date: En 1859.
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