ITALY, Cesena (Lordship). Domenico Novello Malatesta. 1433-1465. Bronzed PB Medal (84mm, 301.3 g, 12h). Later cast after Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. Circa 1445 original.Electronic Auction 506 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Cesena (Lordship). Domenico Novello Malatesta. 1433-1465. Bronzed PB Medal (84mm, 301.3 g, 12h). Later cast after Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. Circa 1445 original. DVX EQVITVM PRAESTANS, draped bust left; across fields, MALATESTA NOVELLVS/ CESENAE DOMINVS / OPVS PISANI PICTORIS, armored figure of Malatesta kneeling right before crucifix; to left, horse facing away. Pollard 15. Brown surfaces, scratches, marks. VF. |