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Outstanding Prices for Renaissance Medals at Spink

An important collection of renaissance medals and plaquettes was sold yesterday afternoon at Spink in London. The sale is thought to be the most significant of its kind to come to auction in some fifty years. Collectors from around the world gathered to participate in the sale and the prices realised indicate the strong demand for renaissance works of art.

Some lots in the sale fetched as much as 24 times their original estimate, reflecting their great rarity and high quality. The sale realised a total of £537,393 for the 174 lots offered.

Top Five Lots:

Lot 15
An Important Signed Plaquette by Riccio depicting the battle of Constantine outside the gates of Rome
Sold for £126,600

Lot 70
Rectangular Bronze Plaquette by Leone Leoni depicting the allegorical triumph of Gianettino Doria, guided  by Andrea Doria as Neptune
Sold for £126,600

Lot 109
Bronze medal by Maffeo Olivieri depicting Altobello Averoldo on the obverse and truth unveiled on the reverse
Sold for £82,900

Lot 139
Bronze medal by Leone Leoni depicting Martin De Hanna on the obverse and Hope on the reverse Sold for £19,650

Lot 142
Bronze medal by Pietro Paolo Romano depicting Giambattista Castaldi on the oberverse and  a naked female figure (Transylvania) on the reverse
Sold for £8,380

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Spink is the world’s leading auctioneer of coins, stamps, medals and banknotes with offices in London, Singapore, New York and Dallas.  Since its foundation in 1666, the Spink name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and integrity. Holders of three royal warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, Spink offer an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide.

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