France. HYFANTIKH (The Weaver) – CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE CAMBRAI. By Paul-Marcel Dammann (1885-1939, Grand Prix de Rome 1908). Silver 60mm. Stamped 1ARGENT on its edge (i.e. 95% silver). Insignificant edge damage at “2 o’clock” on the reverse. $650. Sorry, SOLD (January, 2021)

Paul-Marcel Dammann, sculptor and medallist was born on June 13, 1885, at Montgerm. He studied under Chaplain. In 1908 he won the Premier Grand Prix de Rome for medal engraving. In 1928 he won a medal of honor at the Salon and was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in the following year. He designed a number of coins for foreign governments. Dammann died in 1939.