Louis XVIII, King of France

Medalist (obverse): Bertrand Andrieu French

Medalist (reverse): Jacques Edouard Gatteaux French

1814

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Title: Louis XVIII, King of France
Artist: Medalist (obverse): Bertrand Andrieu (French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris)
Artist: Medalist (reverse): Jacques Edouard Gatteaux (French, Paris 1788–1881 Paris)
Date: 1814
Culture: French
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Schiff Gift, 1980
Object Number: 1980.283.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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