Undated (1942), France. LA FRANCE ETERNELLE. By Andr? Lavrillier. Bronze 82mm. Obv: A nude female. Rev: An anvil, open book, branch and a serpent. Published by La Soci?t? Fran?ais des Amis de la M?daille. #172 stamped on the edge. Extremely fine. $375. RESERVED —————
Andr? Henri Lavrillier (1885-1958) was born in Paris. He studied under his father, Charles, an engraver, and under Chaplain and Bourdelle. He won the Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving in 1914. He was later made a Chevalier de la L?gion d?Honneur. Besides medals, he designed a number of coins, including the 1933 5 franc coin and coins for Romania. ?