France. CATTLE AWARD. By Jacques Cartier (1907-2001). Silvered-bronze plaquette 61mm x 42mm. $75.

Jacques Cartier was born at Arles on September 20 1907. He was taught by his uncle, Eugène Cartier, who became his guardian after the death of his father in 1916 At the age of 15, he was admitted to the Salon des Artistes Français and continued to exhibit there annually until 1940. He created works in various media, but specialized in wildlife painting sculpture. He was appointed Secretary of the Artistes Animaliers in 1929. He disliked cities and established himself at Clamart, where he died in his home on October 17, 2001.