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April 2026 Fine Art & Estate

E. Dropsy - Rosa Mystica French Religious Plaque

This auction ended on April 23, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $130

Description

Item/Description: 19th-century French "Rosa Mystica" plaque mounted on a green onyx stand. Designed by renowned French medal artist Jean Baptiste Emile Dropsy (French, 1858-1923). Features a bronze medallion depicting the Virgin Mary in profile and flanked by the inscription Rosa Mystica and E. Dropsy.

Material: Bronze, Onyx

Dimensions: Length: 4"; Width: 1/2"; Height: 5"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing, and oxidation.

Age: Late 19th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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