Donizetti, Gaetano. (1797–1848) [Caqué, Armand Auguste (1793–1881)] 1852 Portrait MedalStriking 1852 bronze portrait medal by Caqu. 46 mm. Recto shows the composer in bust profile, with "Gaetan Donizetti." Verso with the text: "Lucrezia Borgia Lucie de Lamermoor La Fille du Regiment Les Martyrs. La Favorite Catarina Canaro L'Elixir d'Amour Don Pasquale." In very fine condition. Andorfer, Epstein 207. Attractive example from the celebrated engraver from the Restoration through the Second Empire who became a royal favorite of the