"Medallion With The Effigy Of The Duke Of Orleans, Paris (1844)"
The medal depicts French Crown Prince Ferdinand-Philippe of Orléans, his head turned to the right, surrounded by the inscription “FERDINAND PHILIPPE – LOUIS CH DUC D'ORLEANS” and, below, the name BORREL F. About the artist: Maurice Borrel (1804-1882) was a pupil of the French engraver Jacques-Jean Barre and was best known for his depictions of King Louis-Philippe and various members of the House of Orléans. At the age of twenty-seven, he was commissioned by Prince Honoré V of Monaco to design a commemorative medal. His best work was produced between 1840 and 1860.
Condition report:
This medallion is in generally satisfactory condition.
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