IIIe République (1870-1940). Single-sided cast, the Comtesse de Chambrun, by A. Gardet 1888, Paris.

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Third Republic (1870-1940). Single-sided cast, the Comtesse de Chambrun, by A. Gardet 1888, Paris.
Av. Cesse J. DE CHAMBRUN. Left bust of the Comtesse de Chambrun surmounted by her coat of arms; signature GARDET/ ROME 1888.
Rv. Smooth.
Orsay Medor 534 - Forrer II.201 ; Silver bronze - 488 g - 213 mm - 12 h
From the collection of Nicolas Maier.
In white metal or silver bronze. Gray patina. Superb condition.
Marie-Jeanne Godard-Desmarest (1826-1891) was the wealthy heiress of the Baccarat crystalworks. In 1853, she married Joseph Dominique Aldebert Pineton de Chambrun, prefect of the Empire, then deputy and senator.