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Alexander VIII (c. 1700) - Tomb Monument (Obverse Wax on Slate Model)

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Wax on Slate. Diameter 74.5mm, 48.2 grams. Sculpted by Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain. Obverse: Bust of Alexander VIII facing left.

Original wax on slate model for the obverse of the Alexander VIII posthumous tomb medal. Presumably unique, this model would have been created ahead of preparing the dies to allow the artist to visualize the design and possibly show the commissioner the expected final design. Presumably Unique.

Item record created Jan. 16, 2009.
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