Louis XVI, (1754–93), King of France (1774–93), and Marie Antoinette, (1755–93)

Medalist: Possibly by Pierre-Simon-Benjamin Duvivier French
Manufactory Cast after the original by the Paris Mint
1781 and 20th century
Not on view

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  • Title: Louis XVI, (1754–93), King of France (1774–93), and Marie Antoinette, (1755–93)
  • Maker: Medalist: Possibly by Pierre-Simon-Benjamin Duvivier (French, Paris 1730–1819 Paris)
  • Manufactory: Cast after the original by the Paris Mint (French, 864–present)
  • Date: 1781 and 20th century
  • Culture: French, Paris
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 2 7/8 in. (73 mm)
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes-Reproductions
  • Credit Line: Gift of Louis S. Levy, 1950
  • Object Number: 50.194.109
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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