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France. BREBIS NORMANDE. By Victor Peter (1840-1918). Cast bronze 175mm x 130mm. $450.

Victor Peter (1840-1918) was born at Paris. He studied art over the objections of his parents. He was a pupil of S?bastien Cornu, Devaulx and Falgui?re. He exhibited at the Salon and won a medal in 1879. He won a gold medal at the Universal Exposition of 1900. He was an artist who worked in various media. As a medallist, Peter is best known for his depictions of animals. He became professor of sculpture at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieur des Beaux-Arts in 1901 and was made a chevalier of the L?gion d’Honneur.

Price: $450.00

SKU: 15483-1T

 

1942, France. 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ANNE-HILARION DE COSTENTIN, COMTE DE TOURVILLE, Naval Commander, Marshall of France. By Pierre Turin (1891-1968, Grand Prix de Rome in 1920). Bronze 72mm. Catalogue Général Illustré vol. 3. 379/E. $125.

Pierre Turin was born in Sucy-en-Brie (Val-de-Marne) on 3 August, 1891. He trained as a steel engraver and became a student at the École Nationale Supèrieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. He studied medal engraving under Henri Auguste Jules Patey and Fréderic-Charles Victor de Vernon. He participated several times in the competition for the Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving, receiving a deuxième second Grand Prix in 1914, a premier second Grand Prix in 1919 and finally winning the competition in 1920. He had a distinguished career as a medalist and designer of coins.  He is noted for his many works with a bold, Art Deco style, in particular the prize medal from the 1925 Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Moderns in Paris. In 1938 he was made a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur. Turin died on July 25, 1968 in Sucy-en-Brie, where he had been born.

Price: $125.00

SKU: 6109-17360-11A

 

France. World War I. RED CROSS AID TO SOLDIERS. By René Baudichon (1878-1963). Bronze 45mm. $60.

Ren? Baudichon was born at Tours on March 24 1878. He was a student at the ?cole des Beaux-Art at Tours and later at the ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux Arts. He studied under Ernest Barries, Fran?ois Sicard, Fr?deric-Charles Victor de Vernon, and Oscar Roty. He was admitted to the Salon des Artistes Fran?ais in 1903, where he won a bronze medal in 1904 for a plaque commissioned by the Chamber of Commence of Blois. He later won a silver medal in1914 and a gold medal in 1921. He designed numerous medallic works, but also worked as a sculptor and caricaturist. Baudichon died in Paris in 1963

Price: $60.00

SKU: 16144-2T

 

France. MAISON D’ÉDUCATION DE LA LÉGION D’HONNEUR. By I.L. Blanchot. Bronze 57mm. Cased. $60.

Blanchot is not included in Dictionnaire Biographique des Artistes Contemporains, in Benezit?s Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Desinateurs et Graveurs, or in other biographical sources.

Price: $60.00

SKU: 9695-15560-10T

 

1945, Germany. RECONSTRUCTION FOLLOWING WORLD WAR II. By Moll. Uniface cast iron 89mm x 143mm. $200

Price: $200.00

SKU: 5301-15755-6A

 

France, firefighting. UNION DEPARTMENTAL DES SAPEURS-POMPIERS DES YVELINES. By André-Henri Torcheux (1912-1998). Cast bronze 178mm (about 7 inches). It is exceptionally rare for a double-side medal to be so large. $300.

Andr?-Henri Torcheux was born in Paris on January 9 1912. He studied under Paul Niclausse at l’?cole Nationale des Arts D?coratifs de Paris and later under Jean Boucher at l’?cole Nationale Sup?rieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. He won a silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Fan?ais. Starting in 1946 he taught drawing in Paris. He worked primarily as a sculptor and created several medals.

Price: $300.00

SKU: 0470-15097-2A

 

France. World War II. MEMORIAL TO PIERRE LORRAIN, KILLED WHILE RAISING THE FRENCH FLAG ON THE RENAULT BUILDING DURING TH LIBERATION OF PARIS. By Raymond Delamarre (1890-1986). Bronze plaquette 45mm x 60mm. $90.

Raymond Delamarre was born in Paris on June 8, 1890. He studied under his father, an engraver, and under Jules Coutan at l’École des beaux-arts de Paris. He was also a student of Rodin. He was mobilized in World War I and was wounded and captured in 1914. He returned to Paris following the war and won the first Grand Prize de Rome for Sculpture in 1919. He exhibited at the international expositions of 1925, 1931 and 1937. Delamarre is noted for large scale sculptures, and a bas-relief, Les Arts et Monuments Régionau on the liner ‘Normandie.”   He created a large body of medals and plaquettes. Delamarre died on February 28, 1986. Delamarre’s works, including his medals are discussed and illustrated in RAYMOND DELAMARRE, Sculpteur et Médailleur By Claire Maingon. Rennes, 1924

Price: $90.00

SKU: 4047-17347-5A

 

1954, France. CONFÉDÉRATION NATIONALE DES INDUSTRIES DU BOIS. By Henry Dropsy (1885-1969). Silvered-bronze 55mm. $75.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors.  He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

 

Price: $75.00

SKU: 4500-16178-5T

 

France. CYCLISTE. By Frédéric-Charles Focht (1879-1962). Bronze 51mm x 54mm. Catalogue Générale Illustré vol 3 p. 181/E. $75.

Fr?d?ric-Charles Focht was born in Paris in 1879. He studied under Falgui?re. He won a medal of honor at the Salon des Artistes Fran?ais in 1900. Focht worked as a sculptor but also sang as a tenor in the Op?ra de Paris. He died in 1962.

Price: $75.00

SKU: 4567-16105-2T

 

France. PATRIE. By Raymond Persin (1870-1934). Bronze plaquette 73mm x 92mm. $150.

Raymond Persin was born at Carvin on December 21 1870. He studied and practiced law and made a name for himself by defending a female singer, who refused to wear a bathing suit in a production of Faust. He also studied art, most notably under sculptor Auguste Carli. He became a member of La Soci?t? Des Artistes Fran?ais. He exhibited medals at the Salon de Paris from 1909 to 1924, receiving an honorable mention in 1920. Persin died in Paris on June 28 1934.

Price: $150.00

SKU: 16856-5A

 

France. LA PLANTATION – BAS-RELIEF IN THE BASILICA OF ST. DENIS. Unsigned. Bronze 97mm. $75

Price: $75.00

SKU: 1582-19056-9B

 

France. ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE – GAZ DE FRANCE. By Henry Dropsy (1885-1969). Bronze 55mm. $30.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors.  He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

 

Price: $30.00

SKU: 0527-16258-4A

 

France. ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE – GAZ DE FRANCE. 25 YEARS SERVICE. By Henry Dropsy (1885-1969). Silvered-bronze 55mm. $30

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors.  He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

 

Price: $30.00

SKU: 4239-16255-4A

 

France. ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE – GAZ DE FRANCE. 35 YEARS SERVICE. By Henry Dropsy (1885-1969). Gilt-bronze 55mm. $35

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors.  He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

 

Price: $35.00

SKU: 6900-16254-4A

 

France. ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE – GAZ DE FRANCE. 30 YEARS SERVICE. By Henry Dropsy (1885-1969). Silvered-bronze 55mm. $30.

Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors.  He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste Émile Dropsy. He later studied at l’École Supérieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.

 

Price: $30.00

SKU: 7574-16256-4A