Lot 607
France, 20th Century Bronze Art Medal

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£84
Description
France, 20th Century Bronze Art Medal (113mm/446.56gm) by Albert Decaris (1901-1988). Woman holding fan and picture, classical structures to sides, foliage around. Rev. Bouquet of flowers, birds above and below, instruments below, staircases to sides, foliage around. One of the best French engravers of the 20th century, Decaris is notable for being the last person to ever win an Olympic Gold Medal for Etching and Engraving. Extremely Fine, rich olive tone with subtle iridescent, particularly to reverse.

