Ref: 6477 |
France,
Maurice de Saxe, death 1750, white metal medal by D Kam, scarce
Rev:
view of Maurice's monument in St.Thomas's church, Strasbourg
Notes:
Maurice de Saxe (1696-1750), was an illegitimate son of August the Strong,
King of Poland and Elector of Saxony (some sources say August lived up to his
name by fathering as many as 354 children). Maurice fought in many armies
throughout the turbulent times of continental Europe in the early part of the
18th century, becoming a French citizen in 1746. The impressive church
monument to Maurice is by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. Price
£95 |
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