1935, France, U.S.A. THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE ‘NORMANDIE.’ By Jean Vernon. Bronze 69mm. Obv: A standing female holding reins and releasing a rearing seahorse. Rev: The Normandie under steam. Maier 333. $225. – – – – – Jean Vernon (1897-1975) studied at the ?cole? des Arts D?coratifs and at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is noted, among collectors, in particular for his series of medals depicting scenes from Jean de la Fontaine’s Fables.