François de Mandelot, 1529-1588, governor of Lyon 1571

1572

French 16th Century

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The sculpture is a medallion featuring a profile portrait of a bearded man looking to the left. He has curly hair, a prominent beard, and is wearing elaborately detailed armor with a high collar and intricate patterns. The medallion is made of a material that appears bronze in color, giving it a classic and aged appearance. Around the border of the medallion, there is an inscription with various characters and letters. The image presents a highly realistic representation, with the man's facial features, hair, and intricately adorned armor captured in fine detail. The sculpture appears raised, creating a three-dimensional effect. The medallion includes the year "1572" inscribed at the bottom center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    The Hester Diamond Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval): 12.5 × 9.6 cm (4 15/16 × 3 3/4 in.)
    gross weight: 112.29 gr (0.248 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.59.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sale, Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Frankfurt, 31 October - 1 November 2013, no. 1015); (Nomos AG, Numismatics, Zurich); sold 28 May 2014 to NGA.

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Inscriptions

around circumference: .F.DEMANDELOT.REGII.ORDIN.EQVES ET PROVIN.LVG.PRAEF; in exergue: .1572; left center, handwritten, an old collection number: 842.

Wikidata ID

Q63863529

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