Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 2281. Estimate $250.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

WORLD. Italy. Bronze Ornamental Medallion of Minerva. Circa 16th-18th centuries. Ornamental Medallion (42.69 g). Cuirassed bust of young Pallas Minerva right, wearing ornate crested Corinthian helmet and aegis; helmet decorated with Hercules standing left, battling centaur Nessus; corded border / Blank. . VF, beautiful brown and green patina, hole for mounting above Pallas’ crest. A beautful neoclassical medallion meant to ornament some expensive piece of furniture.

From the Collection of a California Gentleman.