Is there a book on French Cathedrale Medals?

jesbroken

After seeing so many of our forum members with these beautiful medals, I would like to know if there is a book available that explains each medal's manufacture, metal content, and artist info? These don't seem to show up through usual coin avenues, so is there another auction or online sales avenue?
Thanks,
Jim

jmlanzaf

https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-LA4IG/france-saint-front-de-perigueux-cathedral-bronze-medal-1858-pcgs-specimen-65-gold-shield

If you read the catalogue description for the coin, the references are Hoy and Reinecke:

FRANCE. Saint-Front de Perigueux Cathedral Bronze Medal, 1858. PCGS SPECIMEN-65 Gold Shield.

59 mm; Hoy-157; Reinecke-42. By J. Wiener. Obverse: Perspective view of the cathedral; Reverse: Perspective interior view. Edge: Plain. A stunning Gem, this light brown example offers problem free surfaces and a glossy, radiant nature. A tremendous representation and excellent specimen.

Estimate: $300 - $400.

jmlanzaf

Then follow this thread:

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/735384/what-catalogs-list-wiener-medals

jesbroken

@jmlanzaf said:
Then follow this thread:

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/735384/what-catalogs-list-wiener-medals

Thanks for the reply and info.
Jim

ricko

Here is an interesting pictorial link - http://conacoinclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Weiner-Medals-September-2012-CONA-Presentation.pdf
I am still looking for the Van Hoydonck publication.... Going to check the antique shops this month, they always have sections with old books. Might get lucky. Cheers, RickO

baddogss

@jesbroken Look at Ben Weiss' web pages historicalartmedals.com/MEDAL%20WEB%20ENTRIES/THUMBNAILS/BELGIUM/WIENER-EUROPEAN%20CATHEDRALS/brand%20new%20thumbnails.htm

I purchased this one last year https://oxbowbooks.com/dbbc/jacques-wiener-s-most-remarkable-edifices-of-europe.html

I purchased the Reinecke, K.: Jacques Wiener. Ordenmuseum Abtei Kamp Exhibition Catalogue, 1989. off of Ebay a few years ago ...

Happy hunting

Bob

baddogss

This is from 3 years ago, I've since added a few more.

jesbroken

@baddogss said:
This is from 3 years ago, I've since added a few more.

Wow! Quite an impressive collection. Thanks for sharing. Is there a registry for these and does PCGS even slab them?
Jim

MsMorrisine

what's the recent price range on these?

jesbroken

edited to add: Was looking for a container for medals when I ran across this one.

Found this great looking case for coins, but only half dollars in size or less. Shame it won't hold larger, but maybe they offer one that will. Fantastic price of $41.32 including shipping. Holds 50 half dollar or smaller (1 1/4" containers) coins or items. Don't know anything about them, but maybe too good to be true.
Jim

https://www.etsy.com/cart/?show_cart=4068547949&ref=listing_page

baddogss

@jesbroken said:

@baddogss said:
This is from 3 years ago, I've since added a few more.

Wow! Quite an impressive collection. Thanks for sharing. Is there a registry for these and does PCGS even slab them?
Jim

@jesbroken I've seen one in a PCGS slab, not sure if they certify all of them or a subset.

https://coinnews.net/2020/03/27/stacks-bowers-galleries-april-2020-auction-features-medals-by-jacques-wiener/

I'm not aware of a registry set for these.

spirityoda1

@baddogss
Wow what an impressive collection. Do you have this 1 ?

It is on my bucket list to buy.

baddogss

@spirityoda1 Actually I do have the Rome Saint Paul Basilica medal. Purchased after the photo above.

jesbroken

I believe this one, the Fondata Da Constantino, would be my favorite. What a gorgeous collection. They are just so expensive.
Jim