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Auction: 400 - Coins, Commemorative Medals and Stock Certificates - e-Auction
Lot: 141

Italy. Galeazzo Mondella, called "Il Moderno" (Verona, 1467-1528). The Lion Hunt. Round plaquette, 1504-1510. Bronze, 81mm. On rocky ground, a naked man defends himself with his shield against an attack by a lion, two mounted warriors before raising their swords to strike the beast, while a warrior standing behind does the same. Pope-Hennessy 178; Bargello 217. Pierced. An Extremely Fine old cast.

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$325

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$300