Medal depicting Marguerite d'Estampes
Medal
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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This cast bronze medal depicts Marguerite d'Estampes who was married in 1629 to Michel de Beauclerc the Marquis de Mirebeau. He was the Councillor of state, provost and master of the ceremonies to Louis XIII. On the reverse of the medal there is a shield of arms composed of half of the Beauclerc arms and half of the Estampes, ensigned with a coronet.
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Title | Medal depicting Marguerite d'Estampes |
Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
Brief description | Medal, Marguerite d'Estampes, shield of arms. |
Physical description | Medal, cast bronze, Marguerite d'Estampes (b.1602), married in 1629 to Michel de Beauclerc, Marquis de Mirebeau, etc., councillors of state, provost and master of the ceremonies to Louis XIII. Obv.: MARGVERITTE. DESTAMPES. Profile bust to right. Rev.: VIRTVS NON PRIMA CORANAT (SIC). A shield of arms, Beauclerc dimidiated with Estampes, ensigned with a coronet. |
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Object history | Bought for £1 7s. 9d. |
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Summary | This cast bronze medal depicts Marguerite d'Estampes who was married in 1629 to Michel de Beauclerc the Marquis de Mirebeau. He was the Councillor of state, provost and master of the ceremonies to Louis XIII. On the reverse of the medal there is a shield of arms composed of half of the Beauclerc arms and half of the Estampes, ensigned with a coronet. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1898. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1902. pp.176 |
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Accession number | 1115-1898 |
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Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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