Felix Blangini French lyrical composer born 1781 Italy died 1841 Paris silver medal by Leveque.
Portrait barehead in the Romantic style in profile left with mention of his being awarded the Legion d’Honneur.
Private music tutor to Napoleon’s sister Pauline Borghese. Reverse Shield with helm above, tower and harp. Ne a Turin royaume de Sardaigne le 18 novembre 1781. Fashionable as a composer, singer and teacher. Wrote nearly 30 operas, and many romances and other lyrical pieces.
73.2g. no edge marks Ref. Niggl 357. Silver 50mm.
