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Medal Design for the Action off St. Cast: ANGLIS AB AIGUILONIO DUCE PROFLIGATIS
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The Genius of Brittany attaches a shield, inscribed VIRTUS/ DUCIS/ ET/ MILIT to a palm; to the right Mars, in armor, attaches another, this inscribed VIRTUS/ NOBILIT./ ET/ POP.ARM; an armorial shield lies at the base of the tree / AD SANCTUM CASTUM / XI SEPT. / M.DCC.LVIII
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Robert Carfrae Scotland sold at Glendining & Co. London 1990. Sale November 28 1990 no. 320. The drawing was acquired by Robert Carfrae (1820-1900) during the 19th century and was consigned to auction ninety years after his death.
Cyril Humphris London purchased from Glendining & Co. 1990 sold at Sotheby's New York 1995. Sale Jan. 10 1995 lot 64
Vermeer Associates Limited Brampton Ontario purchased from Sotheby's New York 1995 sold to HUAM 2000 2000. long-term loan to HUAM 1995-2000
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum The Kate Maurice R. and Melvin R. Seiden Special Purchase Fund in honor of Hope and Julian Edison
Title: Medal Design for the Action off St. Cast: ANGLIS AB AIGUILONIO DUCE PROFLIGATIS
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The Genius of Brittany attaches a shield, inscribed VIRTUS/ DUCIS/ ET/ MILIT to a palm; to the right Mars, in armor, attaches another, this inscribed VIRTUS/ NOBILIT.
/ ET/ POP.
ARM; an armorial shield lies at the base of the tree / AD SANCTUM CASTUM / XI SEPT.
/ M.
DCC.
LVIII.
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