ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pietro Bembi, cardinal and scholar. 1470-1547. Cast Æ Medal (56mm, 58.20 g, 6h). By an uncertain medallist. Cast after 1538. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1154.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

World Medals, Bronze

Estimate: $ 1 000

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pietro Bembi, cardinal and scholar. 1470-1547. Cast Æ Medal (56mm, 58.20 g, 6h). By an uncertain medallist. Cast after 1538. PETRI BEMBI CAR, bust right, wearing cope / Pegasus leaping right. Pollard 562. Brown surfaces. EF. An exquisite original cast.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Glendining’s (18 February 1987), lot 46.

This medal is often attributed to the famous engraver Benvenuto Cellini, who is known to have prepared a design in wax for Bembi. However, the details given by Cellini in his autobiography indicate that the portrait on his design had a short beard, and that the pegasus was depicted in a myrtle wreath.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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