Undated (circa 1940s), France. L?HIVER (Winter). By Henry Dropsy. Uniface plaquette AE 50mm x 50mm. Obv: A nude woman with her hair and cloak blowing in the wind. Nearly extremely fine. $160. Sorry, SOLD.

Henry Dropsy (1885-1969) was born into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. He became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire.