Author(s):
dupuis, daniel (blois, 15–02–1849 - paris, 14–11–1899), medal engraver - medalist
production date: in 1896
type(s) of object(s): numismatics
name(s): medal
dimensions - artwork:
diameter: 7. 03cm
weight (type dimension): 147. 11 g
description:
relief, right, reverse. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - in circular law: "alexander iii"; to the right in the field: "pax"; to the right of the exergue: "on the historic bank before descending, / if your generous heart to french hearts responds, / meditate seriously, dream in front of this bridge, / france deconcesrates it to your father alexander. "; to the right in the field: "pax"; on the reverse in the field: "his majesty nicholas ii / emperor of all the russias / his majesty empress alexandra feodorovna / felix faure president of the french republic / layed in paris / the first stone of du pont / alexandre iii / meline being president of the council of ministers / henry boucher minister of commerce / alfred picard general commissioner / of the universal exhibition / of 1900"; on the reverse in the banner: "the vii october mdcccxcvi". Signature - under circular law: "daniel-dupuis"; on the circular reverse: "daniel-dupuis". Iconographic description:
right: peace surmounting a cloud, indicates the head of alexander iii appearing between the rays to russia, wearing an imperial crown and carrying a two-headed eagle on its belt and to france, laureate, holding a flag; to the rear, the alexandre iii bridge and the invalides; reverse: the nymph of the seine, accompanied by a putto holding a headband inscribed with the dates of the laying of the first stone; to the rear, the alexandre iii bridge and the invalides; below, inscription on twelve lines. Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: deschamps, philippe
date of acquisition: 1896
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: nd865. Date: En 1896.
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